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TABLE 2. Earnings by Detailed Occupation: 1999: Maryland: 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 2,707,640 $31,300 35.2 1,877,090 $37,909 37.5
MANAGEMENT OCCUPATIONS
Chief executives 26,035 $83,995 63.7 22,695 $90,037 64.6
General and Operations Managers 19,950 $52,886 51.7 17,280 $56,974 52.0
Legislators 510 $52,269 85.5 400 $71,713 85.0
Advertising and Promotions Managers 1,325 $39,754 67.2 965 $45,026 66.7
Marketing and Sales Managers 21,730 $50,139 63.6 17,415 $55,506 63.8
Public Relations Managers 2,395 $52,233 75.2 1,995 $55,469 74.0
Administrative Services Managers 3,945 $45,550 42.7 3,220 $47,275 42.8
Computer and Information Systems Managers 10,445 $67,375 62.4 9,445 $69,150 62.4
Financial Managers 23,120 $48,918 59.2 19,480 $51,324 59.6
Human Resources Managers 12,220 $49,317 51.6 9,785 $52,190 53.4
Industrial Production Managers 4,045 $50,288 44.0 3,490 $51,724 45.0
Purchasing Managers 6,620 $51,865 51.5 5,825 $53,622 51.0
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 5,570 $40,495 21.5 4,915 $41,442 20.6
Farm, Ranch, and Other Agricultural Managers 1,970 $30,723 23.2 1,550 $32,285 22.6
Farmers and Ranchers 4,175 $14,482 15.2 2,705 $20,377 13.4
Construction Managers 15,765 $50,065 30.4 13,105 $51,676 31.2
Education Administrators 18,340 $49,894 77.6 13,690 $54,673 78.0
Engineering Managers 3,910 $80,531 80.0 3,600 $81,917 80.5
Food Service Managers 13,195 $29,084 25.2 9,780 $31,602 27.1
Funeral Directors 845 $40,091 28.3 690 $41,214 27.2
Gaming Managers 435 $26,845 28.8 285 $30,170 36.8
Lodging Managers 2,210 $32,368 42.6 1,650 $37,466 42.6
Medical and Health Services Managers 10,960 $46,919 60.7 9,255 $50,538 62.0
Natural Sciences Managers 680 $75,446 91.6 655 $78,000 92.2
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents 860 $52,917 31.3 665 $57,454 34.6
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association
Managers 9,415 $38,914 38.2 7,320 $41,214 37.9
Social and Community Service Managers 8,625 $42,095 72.1 6,710 $46,982 74.9
Managers, All Other 53,685 $54,967 57.2 44,945 $60,351 58.1
BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL OPERATIONS OCCUPATIONS
Agents and Business Managers of Artists,Performers,
and Athletes 725 $36,885 59.0 480 $43,382 61.2
Purchasing Agents and Buyers, Farm Products 205 $37,829 34.1 185 $38,224 37.8
Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 3,525 $29,025 27.9 2,350 $35,532 26.9
Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and
Farm Products 6,755 $40,820 42.4 5,760 $42,346 42.7
Claims Adusters, Appraisers, Examiners, and
Investigators 8,505 $38,969 39.9 7,245 $40,477 39.1
Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction,
Health and Safety, and Transportation 2,990 $45,871 53.4 2,590 $49,601 55.2
Cost Estimators 2,605 $42,233 24.4 2,140 $45,014 24.6
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.)
MARYLAND; 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 25,680 $40,570 49.9 20,515 $43,201 49.6
Logisticians 1,620 $46,638 36.5 1,410 $49,178 34.6
Management Analysts 19,975 $53,447 72.7 14,340 $61,332 71.3
Meeting and Convention Planners 1,975 $35,980 47.8 1,345 $39,470 48.9
Other Business Operations Specialists 7,915 $40,118 42.8 6,335 $43,438 44.1
Accountants and Auditors 46,670 $41,093 75.1 36,005 $45,890 75.5
Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate 2,190 $39,241 59.3 1,795 $41,805 59.5
Budget Analysts 4,505 $51,046 51.1 3,970 $52,193 51.1
Credit Analysts 575 $35,609 57.6 455 $39,034 58.9
Financial Analysts 1,360 $48,036 71.9 1,005 $54,628 75.8
Personal Financial Advisors 6,070 $46,418 73.1 4,565 $52,375 74.4
Insurance Underwriters 1,655 $39,213 49.3 1,415 $42,083 49.4
Financial Examiners 270 $51,184 67.4 230 $51,974 70.9
Loan Counselors and Officers 7,090 $39,121 45.1 5,520 $41,695 47.8
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 1,325 $39,677 47.7 1,110 $44,561 50.9
Tax Preparers 2,310 $14,762 44.7 760 $39,677 49.3
Financial Specialists, All Other 1,015 $43,097 53.0 810 $45,776 53.4
COMPUTER AND MATHEMATICAL OCCUPATIONS
Computer Scientists and System Analyts 25,350 $55,515 63.3 21,025 $59,901 63.4
Computer Programmers 18,915 $53,159 66.9 15,305 $56,900 66.1
Computer Software Engineers 30,460 $61,691 73.9 25,750 $64,597 73.4
Computer Support Specialists 16,810 $46,384 42.6 13,610 $50,429 43.7
Database Administrators 3,210 $52,625 65.8 2,630 $57,268 66.0
Network and Computer Systems Administrators 6,915 $49,770 43.0 5,780 $51,192 42.3
Network Systems and Data Communication Analysts 12,560 $49,449 50.6 9,980 $52,702 50.5
Actuaries 635 $66,528 99.1 545 $70,795 98.9
Mathematicians 830 $68,862 99.0 710 $69,777 98.9
Operations Research Analysts 8,330 $60,917 72.8 7,225 $63,061 72.1
Statisticians 2,435 $56,383 88.1 1,960 $61,077 88.8
Miscellaneous Mathematical Science Occupations 200 $59,722 89.9 180 $63,056 91.8
ARCHITECTURE, ENGINEERING OCCUPATIONS
Architects, Except Naval 4,795 $48,305 88.3 3,810 $51,983 89.2
Surveyors, Cartographers, and Photogrammetrists 1,600 $50,351 83.2 1,280 $52,453 85.0
Aerospace Engineers 3,505 $65,133 82.4 3,125 $67,244 83.1
Agricultural Engineers 20 $113,438 100.0 20 $113,438 100.0
Biomedical Engineers 350 $54,000 66.1 290 $60,192 66.3
Chemical Engineers 995 $65,637 87.7 870 $67,232 87.1
Civil Engineers 7,095 $52,999 80.9 6,025 $56,520 79.3
Computer Hardware Engineers 1,900 $56,631 58.3 1,580 $59,174 59.0
Electrical and Electronic Engineers 10,280 $64,417 76.0 9,145 $65,936 75.6
Environmental Engineers 1,025 $52,329 89.0 835 $55,545 91.3
Industrial Engineers, Including Health and Safety 2,320 $53,164 71.9 2,035 $55,045 70.6
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects 550 $65,995 79.7 495 $66,481 77.4
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.)
MARYLAND; BOTH SEXES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Materials Engineers 555 $56,771 66.9 490 $60,435 69.7
Mechanical Engineers 4,600 $52,177 68.8 3,775 $56,777 67.4
Mining and Geological Engineers,Including Mining
Safety Engineers 35 $45,673 57.6 35 $45,673 57.6
Nuclear Engineers 400 $90,060 89.8 355 $91,429 91.3
Petroleum Engineers 20 $16,827 68.4 4 $33,750 0.0
Engineers, All Others 10,275 $65,411 80.1 8,945 $67,689 80.2
Drafters 3,650 $35,656 18.8 2,885 $38,914 15.5
Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters 9,900 $41,484 15.7 8,185 $43,612 14.0
Surveying and Mapping Technicians 1,510 $32,118 7.0 1,220 $35,538 5.3
LIFE, PHYSICAL, AND SOCIAL SCIENCE OCCUPATIONS
Agricultural and Food Scientists 890 $42,000 72.5 660 $49,808 75.2
Biological Scientists 4,205 $44,273 96.7 3,210 $48,196 97.4
Conservation Scientists and Foresters 335 $48,333 93.7 315 $50,292 93.3
Medical Scientists 6,980 $40,777 99.9 5,480 $46,356 100.0
Astronomers and Physicists 2,135 $73,688 98.8 1,860 $75,647 99.0
Atmospheric and Space Scientists 530 $70,662 91.5 485 $72,316 90.7
Chemists and Materials Scientists 2,965 $53,327 95.4 2,660 $56,231 95.3
Environmental Scientists and Geoscientists 2,185 $48,162 89.4 1,790 $54,386 89.7
Physical Scientists, All Other 9,100 $51,143 98.5 6,980 $60,039 99.0
Economists 3,710 $81,444 100.0 3,180 $84,807 100.0
Market/Survey Researchers 1,905 $45,078 76.9 1,320 $51,085 76.9
Psychologists 4,725 $45,310 99.2 2,445 $54,150 98.6
Sociologists 120 $48,854 95.0 100 $50,417 94.0
Urban and Regional Planners 600 $50,380 89.0 520 $50,732 92.9
Miscellaneous Social Scientists and Related Workers 2,450 $51,188 91.2 1,810 $59,194 90.6
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians 480 $25,521 32.6 345 $27,692 37.8
Biological Technicians 715 $33,690 64.0 530 $36,570 60.5
Chemical Technicians 1,250 $35,735 38.2 980 $38,806 40.6
Geological and Petroleum Technicians 165 $31,406 8.5 110 $34,286 12.5
Nuclear Technicians 100 $82,917 27.6 70 $83,264 32.4
Other Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians 5,330 $27,013 46.9 3,155 $34,268 46.5
COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL SERVICES OCCUPATIONS
Counselors 15,065 $29,553 69.1 8,540 $32,427 67.6
Social Workers 15,535 $32,692 79.5 11,400 $35,808 77.5
Misc. Community and Social Service Specialists 6,410 $31,908 60.5 4,885 $35,608 63.0
Clergy 6,795 $32,514 79.0 5,050 $37,024 78.9
Directors, Religious Activities and Education 1,165 $30,458 73.8 720 $34,902 81.7
Religious Workers, All Other 1,850 $16,763 59.0 885 $26,362 59.5
LEGAL OCCUPATIONS
Lawyers 29,350 $83,836 99.7 24,045 $90,966 99.7
Judges, Magistrates, and Other Judicial Workers 1,620 $67,632 75.1 1,270 $77,176 78.8
Paralegals and Legal Assistants 9,150 $34,614 45.1 6,715 $37,213 41.9
Miscellaneous Legal Support Workers 7,785 $32,351 49.1 5,210 $38,388 48.1
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.)
MARYLAND; 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 27,180 $38,640 92.6 17,125 $51,326 93.8
Preschool and Kindergarten Teachers 8,405 $16,064 41.5 5,005 $19,844 38.9
Elementary and Middle School Teachers 65,900 $33,874 92.8 48,710 $39,163 94.9
Secondary School Teachers 16,035 $37,092 95.2 12,675 $41,589 96.8
Special Education Teachers 4,555 $35,971 88.3 3,605 $38,348 91.4
Other Teachers and Instructors 11,125 $15,560 58.8 3,760 $36,646 55.2
Archivists, Curators, and Museum Technicians 1,485 $35,769 84.8 1,035 $42,370 86.6
Librarians 6,030 $37,259 89.3 3,635 $43,175 92.4
Library Technicians 1,235 $24,893 28.9 835 $28,923 27.1
Teacher Assistants 15,665 $13,397 20.9 3,880 $18,615 13.6
Other Education, Training, and Library Workers 1,650 $41,951 77.9 1,110 $48,359 80.1
ARTS, DESIGN, ENTERTAINMENT, SPORTS, AND MEDIA
OCCUPATIONS
Artists and Related Workers 4,365 $22,135 56.6 2,455 $35,352 56.5
Designers 14,565 $30,742 48.0 9,250 $37,594 49.5
Actors 480 $16,375 60.7 105 $26,250 42.3
Producers and Directors 3,460 $43,659 72.4 2,530 $49,654 71.7
Athletes, Coaches, Umpires and Related Workers 2,840 $22,794 56.0 1,300 $38,295 57.4
Dancers and Choreographers 260 $16,638 28.1 40 $30,694 24.4
Musicians, Singers and Related Workers 2,940 $20,081 51.0 865 $35,455 53.8
Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related
Workers, All Other 360 $10,268 42.3 120 $22,596 60.5
Announcers 1,030 $30,938 39.1 640 $40,000 47.7
News Analysts, Reporters, and Correspondents 2,880 $42,803 87.3 1,950 $55,143 89.2
Public Relations Specialists 5,235 $43,971 70.1 3,825 $50,441 72.6
Editors 6,255 $38,398 79.2 4,325 $44,946 79.8
Technical Writers 2,620 $47,510 71.8 1,860 $51,463 69.5
Writers and Authors 4,220 $33,690 86.1 2,390 $47,253 86.8
Miscellaneous Media and Communication Workers 1,780 $30,852 58.2 905 $44,438 61.8
Broadcast and Sound Engineering Technicians and
Radio Operators 2,520 $38,189 35.8 1,805 $46,717 35.6
Photographers 2,850 $27,868 41.3 1,835 $36,358 42.8
Television, Video and Motion Picture Camera
Operators and Editors 555 $46,164 53.0 400 $51,422 56.4
Media and Communication Equipment Workers,
All Other 25 $68,750 100.0 25 $68,750 100.0
HEALTHCARE PRACTIONERS AND TECHNICAL OCCUPATIONS
Chiropractors 465 $51,601 97.6 340 $51,924 96.8
Dentists 3,705 $81,546 99.1 2,210 $91,744 99.4
Dieticians and Nutritionists 1,780 $31,598 70.6 1,155 $38,502 71.7
Optometrists 540 $75,054 99.4 355 $86,111 99.2
Pharmacists 4,240 $61,663 97.2 3,130 $65,939 97.6
Physicians and Surgeons 20,615 $100,717 99.5 15,455 $108,773 99.7
Physician Assistants 1,490 $37,021 64.1 1,030 $39,778 57.5
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.)
MARYLAND; BOTH SEXES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Podiatrists 320 $101,944 100.0 260 $127,500 100.0
Registered Nurses 52,810 $40,870 57.5 32,480 $46,521 58.2
Audiologists 380 $39,583 92.1 160 $50,167 91.4
Occupational Therapists 1,575 $40,117 88.1 705 $46,017 89.3
Physical Therapists 2,910 $43,227 91.0 1,700 $51,540 90.7
Radiation Therapists 195 $45,478 41.1 125 $47,000 49.2
Recreational Therapists 315 $25,774 77.9 190 $37,841 78.3
Respiratory Therapists 1,630 $38,958 40.6 1,220 $40,826 40.3
Speech-Language Pathologists 2,265 $37,123 98.0 715 $42,190 95.7
Therapists, All Others 1,695 $29,826 81.9 960 $35,509 78.4
Veterinarians 1,535 $60,187 100.0 1,190 $63,713 100.0
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practioners,
All Other 370 $22,045 90.0 145 $27,760 82.1
Clinical Lab Technologists and Technicians 8,390 $30,481 58.2 5,695 $35,349 56.0
Dental Hygienists 2,060 $37,349 42.6 755 $43,000 40.6
Diagnostic Related Technologists and Technicians 5,105 $36,076 24.3 3,505 $40,784 24.0
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 2,030 $30,361 14.3 1,580 $34,483 13.6
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practioners Support
Technicians 6,120 $20,525 18.1 3,545 $25,721 16.4
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 9,960 $28,687 4.9 6,120 $31,829 5.0
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 1,870 $24,357 18.5 1,205 $29,417 14.6
Opticians, Dispensing 1,075 $27,599 10.2 755 $29,649 9.5
Miscellaneous Health Technologists and Technicians 2,125 $26,001 28.2 1,385 $29,263 26.2
Other Healthcare Practioners and Technical
Occupations 1,990 $39,013 62.9 1,535 $41,854 64.5
HEALTHCARE SUPPORT OCCUPATIONS
Nursing, Psychiatric, and Home Health Aides 31,215 $18,510 8.2 17,200 $21,931 7.7
Occupational Therapist Assistants and Aides 135 $30,223 8.8 90 $32,232 0.0
Physical Therapist Assistants and Aides 995 $20,904 29.3 480 $29,388 25.8
Massage Therapists 865 $13,250 32.8 200 $25,357 33.5
Dental Assistants 4,565 $20,543 10.5 2,255 $25,470 9.7
Medical Assistants and Other Healthcare Support
Occupations 12,135 $20,453 13.3 7,475 $24,064 11.6
PROTECTIVE SERVICE OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Correctional
Officers 1,260 $40,184 19.0 1,000 $40,699 16.4
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and
Detectives 2,495 $54,231 31.8 2,215 $54,367 31.7
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Fire Fighting and
Prevention Workers 950 $61,921 9.6 845 $62,026 7.2
Supervisors, Protective Service Workers, All Other 2,815 $40,961 32.4 2,345 $41,984 34.3
Fire Fighters 5,235 $45,005 8.7 4,680 $45,255 7.9
Fire Inspectors 520 $45,804 8.7 470 $45,863 9.6
Baliffs, Correctional Officers and Jailers 9,535 $33,997 10.0 8,060 $35,100 8.7
Detectives and Criminal Investigators 3,570 $51,967 54.1 3,210 $53,673 55.5
Fish and Game Wardens 50 $60,625 83.7 30 $71,094 100.0
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.)
MARYLAND; BOTH SEXES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Parking Enforcement Workers 75 $24,792 9.1 50 $26,875 0.0
Police and Sheriff Patrol Officers 18,055 $44,049 23.5 15,895 $44,971 24.1
Transit and Railroad Police 10 $38,750 0.0 10 $38,750 0.0
Animal Control Workers 155 $32,625 14.6 135 $35,500 5.9
Private Detectives and Investigators 2,060 $40,244 50.9 1,590 $45,548 52.2
Security Guards and Gaming Surveillance Officers 22,360 $25,911 13.1 15,445 $30,596 14.3
Crossing Guards 1,115 $7,982 1.8 130 $25,865 0.0
Lifeguards and Other Protective Service Workers 1,055 $8,498 17.5 270 $23,438 26.1
FOOD PREPARATION AND SERVING RELATED OCCUPATIONS
Chefs and Head Cooks 5,895 $25,031 10.8 3,965 $28,156 11.6
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation
and Serving Workers 9,425 $21,198 11.0 5,800 $25,589 12.4
Cooks 22,210 $14,716 4.2 11,120 $19,367 4.5
Food Preparation Workers 6,840 $11,952 4.7 2,820 $17,161 4.7
Bartenders 5,395 $14,882 12.7 2,630 $20,145 12.6
Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers,
Including Fast Food 4,480 $13,258 2.8 1,870 $21,145 4.0
Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession and
Coffee Shop 1,130 $10,591 10.9 350 $16,711 16.5
Waiters and Waitresses 20,860 $11,762 11.3 7,455 $18,483 10.7
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant 2,715 $14,515 5.0 1,130 $17,480 1.9
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender
Helpers 3,955 $9,082 4.9 970 $17,478 3.7
Dishwashers 2,610 $10,071 3.2 815 $13,671 3.2
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee
Shop 1,680 $8,269 10.6 440 $15,850 9.3
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers,
All Other 95 $11,600 0.0 40 $11,964 0.0
BUILDING AND GROUNDS CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and
Janitorial Workers 4,260 $25,441 6.4 3,000 $27,466 5.8
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn
Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 2,695 $31,375 17.1 2,020 $34,623 16.3
Janitors and Building Cleaners 34,070 $17,600 3.1 19,895 $22,267 3.1
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 26,445 $12,274 2.9 11,860 $16,784 3.2
Pest Control Workers 1,110 $27,321 10.1 905 $29,114 7.9
Grounds Maintenance Workers 14,655 $17,930 7.2 7,915 $23,074 6.3
PERSONAL CARE AND SERVICE OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Gaming Workers 475 $30,724 37.3 300 $36,667 47.3
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service
Workers 2,655 $26,870 23.6 1,920 $31,000 22.6
Animal Trainers 795 $21,304 26.1 505 $25,640 22.7
Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 2,240 $18,826 14.8 1,430 $22,781 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.)
MARYLAND; BOTH SEXES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Gaming Workers 285 $17,672 11.7 80 $23,182 7.3
Motion Picture Projectionists 75 $25,114 39.0 45 $26,932 48.8
Ushers,Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers 560 $6,909 21.3 160 $24,479 26.3
Miscellaneous Entertainment Attendants and Related
Workers 1,595 $10,408 19.0 490 $25,508 16.3
Funeral Service Workers 255 $24,740 12.3 195 $26,763 9.3
Barbers 2,190 $18,471 4.6 1,285 $21,339 4.2
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 13,250 $17,330 4.5 6,245 $22,189 5.5
Miscellaneous Personal Appearance Workers 3,385 $13,560 10.5 1,615 $17,823 10.2
Baggage Porters, Bellhops, and Concierges 1,070 $19,904 6.7 685 $21,156 6.4
Tour and Travel Guides 740 $6,572 43.1 160 $22,212 25.2
Transportation Attendants 3,025 $23,255 26.6 1,190 $30,307 26.4
Child Care Workers 29,985 $12,175 12.8 14,995 $17,167 12.4
Personal and Home Care Aides 3,050 $13,233 8.6 1,350 $20,064 7.0
Recreation and Fitness Workers 5,315 $18,551 44.1 2,340 $28,219 41.3
Residential Advisors 1,085 $22,013 31.9 625 $24,765 31.6
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other 780 $17,559 17.2 365 $21,601 25.9
SALES AND RELATED OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales
Workers 51,820 $30,692 24.1 41,290 $33,345 24.0
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales
Workers 16,360 $40,909 37.2 13,210 $45,123 37.7
Cashiers 40,020 $12,079 8.6 15,850 $20,293 9.3
Counter and Rental Clerks 1,940 $13,339 17.3 930 $22,533 19.0
Parts Salespersons 1,730 $26,431 5.0 1,375 $29,238 5.5
Retail Salespersons 53,625 $18,430 23.3 27,540 $30,141 26.4
Advertising Sales Agents 4,295 $38,637 50.4 3,185 $42,857 52.4
Insurance Sales Agents 9,245 $36,792 46.5 7,115 $41,402 46.5
Securities, Commodities, and Finanancial Services
Sales Agents 6,465 $45,144 64.5 4,960 $50,833 66.5
Travel Agents 3,075 $25,933 34.1 2,020 $30,596 31.7
Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 12,810 $43,622 46.1 9,720 $50,785 49.0
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing 21,575 $44,807 45.4 17,880 $48,902 46.4
Models, Demonstrators, and Product Promoters 900 $5,806 28.2 195 $18,929 20.9
Real Estate Brokers and Sales Agents 14,415 $37,007 44.6 9,180 $48,659 46.0
Sales Engineers 540 $70,000 67.0 470 $71,351 65.4
Telemarketers 3,465 $11,721 12.9 1,090 $25,733 16.9
Door-To-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors
and Related Workers 3,380 $12,557 19.8 1,305 $31,128 19.2
Sales and Related Workers, All Other 4,890 $30,064 52.6 2,995 $38,260 55.6
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and
Administrative Support Workers 44,055 $34,924 27.9 35,090 $37,151 28.6
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 1,535 $20,762 7.0 925 $25,575 9.3
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.)
MARYLAND; BOTH SEXES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Telephone Operators 1,455 $23,981 9.6 910 $28,937 8.6
Communication Equipment Operators, All Other 610 $29,854 19.0 490 $31,791 19.2
Bill and Account Collectors 4,245 $25,880 18.4 2,770 $29,116 17.7
Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 8,855 $25,292 18.0 6,105 $27,856 16.4
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 33,420 $25,742 15.4 21,940 $29,258 12.3
Gaming Cage Workers 4 $31,250 0.0 4 $31,250 0.0
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 4,495 $27,392 12.0 3,205 $30,424 11.1
Procurement Clerks 1,440 $34,281 26.3 1,225 $36,000 25.3
Tellers 7,190 $17,343 10.7 3,795 $20,911 9.3
Brokerage Clerks 205 $28,693 28.6 140 $30,450 18.0
Correspondence Clerks 295 $37,813 23.8 240 $40,000 12.0
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks 1,665 $25,868 14.2 1,310 $26,985 9.7
Credit Authorizers, Checkers and Clerks 1,090 $25,042 9.9 860 $26,311 10.8
Customer Service Representatives 37,695 $25,447 18.4 26,095 $29,120 19.5
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs 1,170 $29,941 38.1 935 $31,332 37.4
File Clerks 6,620 $21,008 11.9 3,730 $25,412 12.1
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 1,760 $16,180 23.4 810 $20,864 18.4
Interviewers Except Eligibility and Loan 3,440 $16,309 27.5 1,375 $24,876 21.3
Library Assistants, Clerical 2,785 $17,734 38.8 1,265 $25,680 34.2
Loan Interviewers and Clerks 2,880 $30,771 21.5 2,320 $32,395 21.9
New Account Clerks 130 $19,950 20.6 80 $27,500 23.2
Order Clerks 3,015 $20,787 13.4 1,685 $26,714 15.0
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and
Timekeeping 2,235 $31,083 20.6 1,665 $32,030 18.6
Receptionists and Information Clerks 22,455 $17,265 12.3 10,670 $22,616 9.8
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and
Travel Clerks 2,895 $23,436 22.2 1,740 $30,155 22.8
Information and Record Clerks, All Other 1,565 $25,227 27.9 1,055 $27,774 30.5
Cargo and Freight Agents 320 $30,028 20.1 230 $33,333 20.6
Couriers and Messengers 4,570 $25,056 13.3 2,695 $30,368 11.7
Dispatchers 4,755 $29,090 8.3 3,820 $30,807 8.7
Meter Readers, Utilities 710 $32,500 10.3 510 $39,231 11.4
Postal Service Clerks 4,420 $38,771 13.5 3,445 $39,897 13.4
Postal Service Mail Carriers 8,240 $39,210 8.8 6,940 $40,134 9.3
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and
Processing Machine Operators 3,645 $39,264 11.3 2,875 $39,920 10.7
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 6,090 $33,406 28.2 4,735 $36,646 28.3
Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 8,005 $22,425 6.3 5,555 $26,067 5.2
Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 19,330 $19,150 6.1 11,360 $26,058 5.5
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers,
Recordkeeping 1,170 $23,556 8.4 735 $28,537 9.8
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 103,680 $26,752 13.2 71,815 $30,194 11.3
Computer Operators 6,680 $31,298 22.1 4,990 $34,768 22.4
Data Entry Keyers 13,755 $21,258 12.5 7,995 $25,323 11.1
Word Processors and Typists 4,250 $22,880 14.7 2,420 $29,512 13.1
Desktop Publishers 545 $31,531 30.1 410 $33,603 24.3
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 3,735 $29,334 25.7 2,880 $31,232 25.5
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.)
MARYLAND; 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 5,135 $20,234 7.2 3,115 $24,199 6.6
Office Clerks, General 31,860 $21,910 14.3 18,790 $27,147 12.2
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer 1,555 $20,728 9.5 945 $24,714 7.2
Proofreaders and Copy Markers 705 $25,044 34.5 380 $30,991 24.4
Statistical Assistants 1,595 $26,843 21.6 1,205 $30,472 21.0
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other 12,195 $29,083 34.8 8,230 $32,317 33.6
FARMING, FISHING, AND FORESTRY OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Farming, Fishing
and Forestry Workers 340 $23,958 18.0 230 $26,944 23.7
Agricultural Inspectors 175 $31,625 27.2 110 $43,047 26.1
Animal Breeders 80 $17,917 32.9 75 $11,964 35.1
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products 215 $14,625 8.3 85 $17,000 20.9
Miscellaneous Agricultural Workers 3,735 $13,155 11.0 1,980 $20,358 10.9
Fishers and Related Fishing Workers 1,425 $16,238 3.4 615 $22,105 0.0
Hunters and Trappers 30 $20,347 0.0 25 $20,833 0.0
Forest and Conservation Workers 195 $25,430 16.8 135 $27,120 19.0
Logging Workers 475 $18,409 1.7 250 $21,458 0.0
CONSTRUCTION AND EXTRACTION WORKERS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction
Trades and Extraction Workers 20,530 $40,301 10.1 17,095 $41,582 9.8
Boilermakers 300 $37,857 1.3 245 $32,458 0.0
Brickmasons, Blockmasons, and Stonemasons 4,605 $28,479 1.6 2,695 $32,287 2.1
Carpenters 25,060 $27,005 6.2 16,625 $30,745 6.1
Carpet, Floor and Tile Installers and Finishers 4,085 $25,814 4.2 2,435 $30,872 3.9
Cement Masons, Concrete Finishers, and Terrazzo
Workers 1,475 $24,882 5.0 780 $28,630 3.8
Contruction Laborers 18,400 $21,998 3.1 10,860 $26,968 3.1
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators 445 $25,325 2.0 200 $26,895 4.5
Pile-Driver Operators 75 $29,766 0.0 75 $29,766 0.0
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment
Operators 5,675 $31,528 1.7 4,230 $33,454 1.6
Drywall Installers, Ceiling Tile Installers, and
Tapers 3,395 $26,034 1.7 2,170 $30,367 2.2
Electricians 14,450 $35,351 4.5 11,490 $37,584 4.3
Glaziers 850 $30,382 0.0 685 $32,729 0.0
Insulation Workers 920 $30,559 3.4 710 $31,913 4.4
Painters, Construction and Maintenance 10,470 $21,865 5.7 5,730 $27,836 5.1
Paperhangers 270 $23,971 2.2 150 $30,200 4.0
Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 12,255 $32,330 2.7 9,690 $35,698 2.7
Plasterers and Stucco Masons 215 $32,040 0.0 140 $35,694 0.0
Reinforcing Iron Workers 135 $30,913 0.0 95 $38,250 0.0
Roofers 3,125 $25,527 2.2 1,830 $30,119 3.4
Sheet Metal Workers 3,265 $31,644 2.9 2,645 $33,623 3.4
Structural Iron and Steel Workers 1,190 $35,153 1.1 895 $40,262 0.2
Helpers, Construction Trades 1,810 $17,144 3.3 830 $22,679 2.9
Construction and Building Inspectors 2,275 $35,465 24.8 1,785 $37,772 23.9
Elevator Installers and Repairers 1,220 $51,185 2.0 1,100 $51,455 1.4
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.)
MARYLAND; BOTH SEXES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Fence Erectors 430 $28,611 1.6 280 $31,885 2.5
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers 325 $34,875 6.4 275 $37,188 7.6
Highway Maintenance Workers 1,005 $25,783 3.9 750 $28,983 4.4
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment
Operators 200 $35,684 0.0 170 $36,108 0.0
Septic Tank Services and Sewer Pipe Cleaners 115 $24,079 0.0 80 $25,104 0.0
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers 570 $28,590 5.6 405 $30,159 3.4
Derrick, Rotary Drill, and Service Unit Operators,
Oil, Gas, and Mining 15 $29,688 0.0 10 $28,750 0.0
Earth Drillers Except Oil and Gas 330 $30,083 3.3 285 $32,396 3.9
Explosives Workers, Ordnance handling Experts, and
Blasters 215 $43,229 27.2 190 $43,958 30.2
Mining Machine Operators 150 $30,114 0.0 115 $32,132 0.0
Roof Bolters, Mining 4 $24,000 0.0 4 $46,250 0.0
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas 0 . . 0 . .
Helpers - Extraction Workers 0 . . 0 . .
Other Extraction Workers 100 $31,250 0.0 70 $35,417 0.0
INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics,
Installers and Repairers 8,515 $44,443 10.9 7,575 $45,249 10.8
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine
Repairers 6,625 $35,768 18.0 5,265 $38,588 17.8
Radio and Telecommunications Equipment Installers
and Repairers 6,405 $41,234 10.1 5,265 $44,558 9.9
Avionics Technicians 170 $41,875 9.4 170 $41,875 9.4
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers 715 $36,297 4.1 595 $37,311 4.9
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Transportation
Equipment 110 $28,214 21.4 75 $30,795 19.2
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Industrial and
Utility 365 $42,171 1.1 315 $46,838 1.3
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor
Vehicles 345 $56,354 2.3 305 $59,261 2.6
Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers
and Repairers 610 $29,173 7.2 460 $35,045 5.9
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers 1,310 $32,093 7.2 1,070 $35,367 8.8
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 2,240 $39,118 6.7 1,985 $39,750 7.0
Automotive Body and Related Repairers 2,960 $35,695 1.5 2,400 $37,331 1.1
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers 265 $30,889 4.9 225 $31,466 5.8
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 18,720 $30,700 3.2 14,350 $34,036 3.1
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine
Specialists 5,415 $36,201 1.4 4,415 $37,697 1.6
Heavy Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Service
Technicians and Mechanics 2,985 $36,081 5.5 2,395 $36,973 3.8
Small Engine Mechanics 765 $27,890 5.6 515 $30,361 3.9
Miscellaneous Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Mechanics,
Installers, and Repairers 605 $23,220 2.5 395 $26,781 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.)
MARYLAND; 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 445 $35,449 3.2 390 $36,122 3.6
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration
Mechanics and Installers 7,175 $35,785 3.1 6,070 $37,286 2.7
Home Appliance Repairers 865 $31,179 2.0 695 $32,217 2.4
Industrial and Refractory Machinery Mechanics 5,690 $36,714 4.1 4,785 $38,653 4.2
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 8,135 $31,307 3.9 6,525 $32,506 2.1
Maintenance Workers, Machinery 225 $28,681 4.0 165 $36,250 5.4
Millwrights 575 $46,393 3.3 435 $50,030 3.0
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 1,605 $49,674 3.5 1,370 $51,296 4.2
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers 4,280 $39,216 5.6 3,460 $42,110 6.7
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers 1,275 $37,005 13.9 965 $42,628 12.7
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and
Repairers 845 $25,511 9.9 600 $30,795 10.8
Commercial Divers 60 $50,417 0.0 40 $41,786 0.0
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers 805 $35,453 3.4 675 $35,948 4.0
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers 70 $28,824 0.0 60 $29,412 0.0
Riggers 135 $39,261 0.0 100 $40,368 0.0
Signal and Track Switch Repairers 95 $46,250 0.0 85 $49,028 0.0
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 310 $13,523 2.3 150 $20,609 0.0
Other Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 4,425 $31,658 7.7 3,410 $34,091 8.5
PRODUCTION OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and
Operating Workers 16,850 $40,446 17.1 14,400 $41,866 17.1
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems
Assemblers 130 $30,368 19.4 105 $32,279 13.6
Electrical, Electronics, and Electromechanical
Assemblers 2,250 $21,437 3.4 1,540 $23,561 4.1
Engine and Other Machines Assemblers 260 $38,684 10.1 215 $39,539 5.2
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters 585 $40,938 1.5 455 $44,464 2.0
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators 11,150 $23,258 5.0 7,455 $30,071 4.9
Bakers 2,960 $20,067 5.0 1,710 $25,532 4.7
Butchers and Other Meat, Poultry, and Fish Processing
Workers 3,710 $27,308 2.9 2,590 $35,019 2.4
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine
Operators and Tenders 170 $18,571 5.4 80 $30,694 11.4
Food Batchmakers 875 $22,095 0.9 580 $24,792 0.0
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders 100 $15,268 25.7 45 $15,769 41.3
Computer Control Programmers and Operators 280 $37,304 24.5 260 $37,989 26.1
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators,
and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 80 $38,056 6.3 55 $38,704 8.9
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders,
Metal and Plastic 75 $14,310 0.0 25 $50,268 0.0
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders,
Metal and Plastic 120 $51,364 0.0 100 $56,250 0.0
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters,
Operators and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 685 $26,181 0.0 555 $27,418 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.)
MARYLAND; 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 60 $23,864 3.3 55 $24,659 3.8
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine
Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal
and Plastic 365 $26,118 1.6 260 $30,357 0.0
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators,
and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 90 $30,089 0.0 70 $31,696 0.0
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and
Tenders, Metal and Plastic 15 $22,250 46.7 15 $22,250 46.7
Machinists 4,265 $37,491 2.9 3,645 $39,449 3.3
Metal Furnace and Kiln Operators and Tenders 280 $45,144 0.0 235 $45,769 0.0
Model Makers and Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic 140 $26,734 24.1 75 $39,018 46.6
Molders and Molding Machine Setters, Operators, and
Tenders, Metal and Plastic 360 $22,563 4.5 250 $21,686 3.2
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders,
Metal and Plastic 40 $33,125 0.0 25 $47,500 0.0
Tool and Die Makers 335 $42,578 0.0 260 $44,063 0.0
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Workers 5,570 $31,361 2.8 4,215 $35,053 2.5
Heat Treating Equipment Equipment Setters, Operators,
and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 65 $49,514 20.6 65 $49,514 20.6
Lay-Out Workers, Metal and Plastic 90 $34,375 0.0 55 $29,125 0.0
Plating and Coating Machine Setters, operators, and
Tenders, Metal and Plastic 185 $23,608 0.0 105 $25,536 0.0
Tool Grinders, Filers and Sharpeners 70 $33,167 15.7 45 $29,583 0.0
Metalworkers and Plastic Workers, All Others 4,100 $26,581 3.4 3,210 $29,053 3.5
Bookbinders and Bindery Workers 1,900 $27,917 4.8 1,425 $32,131 3.9
Job Printers 2,475 $30,646 8.8 1,990 $33,675 9.0
Prepress Technicians and Workers 2,235 $31,630 9.1 1,585 $36,637 8.6
Printing Machine Operators 5,045 $33,313 2.9 3,970 $36,571 2.8
Laundry and Dry Cleaning Workers 4,110 $15,476 3.4 2,425 $18,148 3.8
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials 1,190 $15,066 5.5 580 $17,457 1.0
Sewing Machine Operators 3,610 $17,103 4.4 2,250 $19,547 2.5
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers 270 $25,579 11.9 220 $26,829 12.8
Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders 65 $21,591 0.0 55 $27,794 0.0
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Sewers 1,995 $17,140 8.9 1,145 $22,620 7.3
Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and
Tenders 55 $25,069 0.0 45 $25,694 0.0
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and
Tenders 105 $12,639 8.6 80 $14,306 6.2
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters,
Operators, and Tenders 60 $20,833 30.0 25 $25,250 20.0
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine
Setters, Operators, and Tenders 60 $27,000 0.0 50 $27,639 0.0
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and
Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers 10 $18,750 0.0 10 $18,750 0.0
Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers 10 $19,028 0.0 10 $19,028 0.0
Upholsterers 580 $28,279 6.7 465 $28,568 3.2
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other 415 $18,839 10.1 225 $25,882 8.0
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.)
MARYLAND; BOTH SEXES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 1,340 $28,864 10.1 1,000 $31,755 9.2
Furniture Finishers 490 $30,000 9.8 385 $31,133 9.4
Model Makers and Patternmakers, Wood 0 . . 0 . .
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood 335 $22,226 0.0 265 $21,771 0.0
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders,
Except Sawing 340 $25,233 11.5 270 $26,071 9.6
Woodworkers, All Other 430 $19,766 21.9 255 $24,448 19.4
Power Plant Operators, Distributors, and Dispatchers 630 $52,260 7.8 570 $52,141 8.6
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators 3,430 $40,876 7.4 2,905 $41,578 6.9
Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System
Workers 1,625 $32,247 5.0 1,400 $33,190 3.1
Miscellaneous Plant and System Operators 440 $42,292 5.9 345 $45,609 5.8
Chemical Processing Machine Setters, Operators,
and Tenders 855 $37,199 17.7 680 $37,619 14.3
Crushing, Grinding, Polishing, Mixing, and Blending
Workers 1,135 $29,264 6.0 830 $31,554 8.2
Cutting Workers 1,150 $27,471 0.7 845 $30,620 0.9
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine
Setters, Operators, and Tenders 480 $25,023 0.0 395 $25,856 0.0
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and
Tenders 250 $26,563 2.0 185 $30,938 0.0
Inspectors, Testers, Sorter, Samplers, and Weighers 11,460 $31,337 18.1 8,300 $36,209 18.6
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers 440 $22,406 14.5 300 $30,991 16.9
Medical, Dental and Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians 1,755 $26,350 18.3 1,295 $31,376 19.5
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 3,270 $15,677 3.7 1,795 $20,759 4.8
Painting Workers 2,105 $30,250 6.0 1,660 $34,352 6.4
Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine
Workers 1,405 $17,428 17.5 860 $22,146 19.7
Semiconductor Processors 15 $21,250 25.0 0 . .
Cementing and Gluing Machine Operators and Tenders 140 $15,789 9.3 70 $33,173 18.3
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment
Operators and Tenders 185 $19,871 6.4 105 $27,390 11.2
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders 120 $23,929 6.7 50 $30,357 15.4
Etchers and Engravers 235 $23,229 10.2 155 $30,250 11.5
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, except Metal and
Plastic 510 $29,145 22.0 380 $34,028 14.6
Paper Goods Machines Setters, Operators, and Tenders 455 $21,130 0.7 300 $27,218 0.0
Tire Builders 25 $33,500 0.0 25 $33,500 0.0
Helpers-Production Workers 895 $20,926 0.7 635 $25,469 0.0
Production Workers, All Other 14,490 $24,175 5.4 10,055 $28,734 5.3
TRANSPORTATION AND MATERIAL MOVING OCCUPATIONS
Supervisors, Transportation and Material Moving
Workers 5,090 $36,202 15.2 4,175 $39,014 15.0
Aircraft Pilots and Flight Engineers 1,915 $62,762 74.7 1,305 $61,054 75.2
Air Traffic Controllers and Airfield Operations
Specialists 680 $57,031 34.8 610 $63,194 34.6
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.)
MARYLAND; 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 130 $21,000 8.5 110 $23,000 10.0
Bus Drivers 12,515 $22,248 4.9 5,480 $34,347 4.8
Driver/Sales Workers and Truck Drivers 55,265 $29,165 4.2 38,975 $32,155 3.9
Taxi Drivers and Chauffers 7,070 $19,993 21.0 3,805 $25,392 20.3
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other 295 $15,000 11.9 150 $30,152 0.0
Locomotive Engineers and Operators 895 $53,864 4.5 765 $54,977 5.2
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators 80 $47,045 0.0 50 $52,632 0.0
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters 750 $50,012 8.3 590 $50,988 6.8
Subway, Streetcar, and Other Rail Transportation
Workers 260 $43,125 3.4 240 $41,895 3.8
Sailors and Marine Oilers 235 $30,417 15.5 90 $31,786 21.1
Ship and Boat Captains and Operators 605 $38,674 39.4 350 $43,646 44.3
Ship Engineers 160 $51,691 18.6 100 $61,250 22.8
Bridge and Lock Tenders 20 $27,292 0.0 15 $50,500 0.0
Parking Lot Attendants 1,545 $15,117 8.5 735 $16,984 13.0
Service Station Attendants 970 $14,691 7.9 505 $20,203 10.5
Transportation Inspectors 795 $41,673 14.5 675 $43,208 15.2
Other Transportation Workers 180 $26,765 20.2 130 $30,729 16.7
Conveyor Operators and Tenders 90 $28,281 7.9 60 $34,479 11.9
Crane and Tower Operators 1,250 $45,186 3.3 875 $46,447 3.2
Dredge, Excavating, and Loading Machine Operators 855 $30,030 0.6 650 $33,917 0.8
Hoist and Winch Operators 60 $36,827 21.3 50 $43,125 26.0
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 7,595 $26,831 0.6 5,915 $29,188 0.6
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 3,565 $16,430 3.3 1,850 $21,508 3.8
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Materials Movers,
Hand 26,080 $21,122 4.5 15,785 $27,645 4.0
Machine Feeders and Offbearers 570 $21,162 2.8 335 $30,250 3.0
Packers and Packagers, Hand 4,640 $15,077 2.8 2,230 $21,968 3.0
Pumping Station Operators 105 $39,821 5.6 100 $38,214 6.1
Refuse and Recyclable Materials Collectors 1,515 $20,635 2.9 1,015 $24,597 2.8
Shuttle Car Operators 15 $26,667 0.0 10 $38,214 0.0
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders 30 $35,000 0.0 30 $35,000 0.0
Material Moving Workers, All Other 675 $27,388 6.7 445 $30,218 6.7
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