(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 548,850 $30,854 19.5 371,450 $36,511 21.7
MANAGEMENT OCCUPATIONS
Chief executives 5,545 $90,343 53.2 4,575 $93,325 53.8
General and Operations Managers 5,770 $55,997 35.4 5,110 $60,264 35.3
Legislators 25 $12,500 7.7 20 $11,964 0.0
Advertising and Promotions Managers 255 $56,042 73.3 225 $60,036 72.0
Marketing and Sales Managers 3,560 $51,240 46.3 2,830 $55,062 46.7
Public Relations Managers 100 $52,708 54.9 100 $52,708 54.9
Administrative Services Managers 360 $45,714 26.0 310 $48,636 26.6
Computer and Information Systems Managers 855 $60,966 42.0 735 $60,625 37.7
Financial Managers 2,585 $55,674 58.0 2,145 $58,066 56.7
Human Resources Managers 1,230 $44,630 41.3 890 $48,523 42.5
Industrial Production Managers 1,165 $50,765 16.5 970 $50,638 17.8
Purchasing Managers 485 $49,000 40.7 380 $53,750 39.4
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 1,545 $35,030 15.5 1,305 $37,650 16.6
Farm, Ranch, and Other Agricultural Managers 480 $36,711 21.3 360 $38,750 23.4
Farmers and Ranchers 715 $16,477 26.5 450 $17,824 25.4
Construction Managers 5,565 $52,042 25.0 4,655 $56,800 25.9
Education Administrators 1,290 $60,647 83.4 990 $61,591 81.1
Engineering Managers 680 $64,402 56.8 595 $67,222 60.3
Food Service Managers 3,350 $32,215 23.4 2,655 $35,487 25.4
Funeral Directors 165 $43,828 28.7 120 $52,250 34.2
Gaming Managers 1,915 $48,531 24.3 1,575 $51,583 24.3
Lodging Managers 1,560 $31,839 30.0 1,130 $39,118 34.1
Medical and Health Services Managers 835 $51,982 64.9 710 $53,188 64.3
Natural Sciences Managers 50 $34,125 77.1 50 $34,125 77.1
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents 125 $57,500 31.5 85 $59,464 34.5
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association
Managers 1,660 $40,417 37.4 1,155 $50,736 36.5
Social and Community Service Managers 425 $41,250 54.0 305 $50,667 52.0
Managers, All Other 7,470 $51,859 37.6 6,035 $54,408 38.6
BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL OPERATIONS OCCUPATIONS
Agents and Business Managers of Artists,Performers,
and Athletes 230 $23,542 7.4 190 $27,784 8.9
Purchasing Agents and Buyers, Farm Products 55 $14,583 10.5 25 $2,167 0.0
Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 630 $26,335 12.4 410 $30,068 12.9
Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and
Farm Products 725 $38,848 18.5 570 $40,951 20.3
Claims Adusters, Appraisers, Examiners, and
Investigators 500 $40,427 54.8 425 $41,250 55.3
Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction,
Health and Safety, and Transportation 295 $42,210 31.5 255 $43,929 32.7
Cost Estimators 1,025 $41,765 25.4 760 $45,250 20.6
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.)
NEVADA; 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 1,850 $40,080 42.1 1,340 $45,240 38.6
Logisticians 115 $50,602 32.5 105 $50,648 30.8
Management Analysts 1,830 $46,250 62.5 1,160 $60,484 61.8
Meeting and Convention Planners 315 $30,250 14.0 200 $36,667 17.5
Other Business Operations Specialists 465 $40,607 40.0 345 $50,729 37.1
Accountants and Auditors 4,215 $42,275 76.6 3,190 $49,771 79.3
Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate 485 $45,035 44.4 405 $46,116 45.2
Budget Analysts 40 $43,393 100.0 35 $44,821 100.0
Credit Analysts 50 $31,111 65.4 35 $31,250 47.1
Financial Analysts 180 $39,286 68.7 130 $66,667 70.3
Personal Financial Advisors 850 $51,045 59.4 565 $55,875 58.1
Insurance Underwriters 80 $45,583 46.9 60 $46,000 50.0
Financial Examiners 10 $41,250 100.0 10 $41,250 100.0
Loan Counselors and Officers 1,155 $41,504 48.1 920 $50,662 49.8
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 105 $59,886 69.9 95 $59,091 67.7
Tax Preparers 490 $11,961 51.6 140 $50,962 63.4
Financial Specialists, All Other 90 $29,732 62.2 75 $53,594 72.7
COMPUTER AND MATHEMATICAL OCCUPATIONS
Computer Scientists and System Analyts 1,730 $41,042 53.6 1,155 $50,332 55.1
Computer Programmers 1,945 $47,766 53.0 1,475 $51,297 54.8
Computer Software Engineers 1,070 $55,125 62.0 915 $57,625 57.8
Computer Support Specialists 1,240 $30,517 20.5 790 $37,180 24.7
Database Administrators 215 $56,786 33.6 175 $58,393 27.2
Network and Computer Systems Administrators 560 $48,571 37.5 485 $50,446 40.4
Network Systems and Data Communication Analysts 990 $40,432 37.1 755 $44,420 38.5
Actuaries 4 $41,250 100.0 4 $41,250 100.0
Mathematicians 0 . . 0 . .
Operations Research Analysts 275 $54,306 60.5 210 $55,690 62.5
Statisticians 10 $13,750 0.0 0 . .
Miscellaneous Mathematical Science Occupations 0 . . 0 . .
ARCHITECTURE, ENGINEERING OCCUPATIONS
Architects, Except Naval 915 $55,682 69.8 750 $57,917 73.6
Surveyors, Cartographers, and Photogrammetrists 265 $44,097 73.6 185 $49,063 67.4
Aerospace Engineers 125 $55,588 72.2 85 $55,662 57.8
Agricultural Engineers 0 . . 0 . .
Biomedical Engineers 10 $23,750 0.0 10 $23,750 0.0
Chemical Engineers 70 $60,139 100.0 70 $60,139 100.0
Civil Engineers 2,480 $50,000 78.6 2,050 $52,173 80.9
Computer Hardware Engineers 245 $42,303 47.7 170 $49,792 47.3
Electrical and Electronic Engineers 1,055 $53,457 57.3 875 $57,438 61.7
Environmental Engineers 150 $48,021 63.6 145 $45,000 62.3
Industrial Engineers, Including Health and Safety 355 $52,964 61.1 310 $54,500 60.6
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects 45 $60,972 100.0 35 $62,083 100.0
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.)
NEVADA; MALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Materials Engineers 160 $47,344 54.9 160 $47,344 54.9
Mechanical Engineers 750 $45,014 45.4 605 $46,707 48.5
Mining and Geological Engineers,Including Mining
Safety Engineers 280 $58,750 74.1 225 $60,268 73.1
Nuclear Engineers 75 $80,455 100.0 75 $80,455 100.0
Petroleum Engineers 50 $65,833 100.0 25 $80,625 100.0
Engineers, All Others 1,120 $54,500 66.2 940 $57,927 67.7
Drafters 1,095 $34,673 15.1 820 $36,891 13.9
Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters 2,265 $40,111 10.5 1,700 $41,446 8.4
Surveying and Mapping Technicians 760 $42,831 3.3 615 $46,920 1.3
LIFE, PHYSICAL, AND SOCIAL SCIENCE OCCUPATIONS
Agricultural and Food Scientists 90 $43,942 65.2 60 $47,375 66.1
Biological Scientists 310 $40,694 96.8 230 $42,000 95.7
Conservation Scientists and Foresters 60 $41,447 67.2 45 $42,237 84.8
Medical Scientists 55 $30,096 100.0 25 $30,096 100.0
Astronomers and Physicists 70 $41,389 77.9 40 $63,472 100.0
Atmospheric and Space Scientists 135 $60,481 73.7 135 $60,481 73.7
Chemists and Materials Scientists 285 $44,821 84.3 200 $48,750 83.3
Environmental Scientists and Geoscientists 1,210 $50,649 94.1 920 $52,955 94.4
Physical Scientists, All Other 230 $52,188 100.0 185 $70,284 100.0
Economists 35 $65,833 100.0 35 $65,833 100.0
Market/Survey Researchers 230 $49,167 68.1 150 $61,414 65.6
Psychologists 330 $56,875 96.0 195 $57,875 100.0
Sociologists 20 $47,500 100.0 20 $47,500 100.0
Urban and Regional Planners 110 $53,403 100.0 110 $53,403 100.0
Miscellaneous Social Scientists and Related Workers 195 $41,500 77.8 170 $46,125 76.9
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians 35 $26,429 0.0 35 $26,429 0.0
Biological Technicians 45 $35,893 23.3 35 $19,868 27.8
Chemical Technicians 135 $22,778 25.0 55 $30,417 48.2
Geological and Petroleum Technicians 85 $45,481 16.1 65 $46,406 10.8
Nuclear Technicians 20 $55,250 100.0 10 $46,250 100.0
Other Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians 480 $23,462 22.9 255 $31,700 19.7
COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL SERVICES OCCUPATIONS
Counselors 885 $35,838 72.8 610 $37,264 70.0
Social Workers 480 $40,849 71.4 405 $41,675 71.0
Misc. Community and Social Service Specialists 630 $41,983 62.2 480 $46,583 68.2
Clergy 1,025 $32,310 72.5 835 $38,347 73.0
Directors, Religious Activities and Education 55 $21,875 81.1 40 $22,000 73.7
Religious Workers, All Other 140 $13,750 25.7 70 $30,481 40.6
LEGAL OCCUPATIONS
Lawyers 3,550 $81,262 99.2 3,025 $90,396 99.6
Judges, Magistrates, and Other Judicial Workers 265 $72,333 86.5 230 $80,417 91.7
Paralegals and Legal Assistants 250 $36,375 57.3 170 $37,879 55.9
Miscellaneous Legal Support Workers 380 $23,529 27.2 235 $26,625 25.3
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.)
NEVADA; 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 2,815 $43,517 85.8 1,960 $52,813 89.1
Preschool and Kindergarten Teachers 15 $37,778 0.0 10 $38,750 0.0
Elementary and Middle School Teachers 4,450 $38,035 93.3 3,660 $40,369 95.9
Secondary School Teachers 1,580 $34,743 94.8 1,365 $36,018 95.5
Special Education Teachers 100 $35,455 79.0 80 $37,574 82.7
Other Teachers and Instructors 920 $27,094 30.4 520 $34,775 29.8
Archivists, Curators, and Museum Technicians 85 $26,488 86.2 85 $26,488 86.2
Librarians 130 $35,250 60.5 80 $41,111 78.0
Library Technicians 50 $14,167 0.0 15 $37,321 0.0
Teacher Assistants 245 $17,524 19.2 45 $18,472 21.7
Other Education, Training, and Library Workers 45 $52,500 89.1 35 $51,458 86.5
ARTS, DESIGN, ENTERTAINMENT, SPORTS, AND MEDIA
OCCUPATIONS
Artists and Related Workers 725 $32,500 35.6 425 $41,225 33.8
Designers 2,420 $35,482 28.9 1,845 $38,887 31.6
Actors 130 $19,250 22.1 10 $61,250 100.0
Producers and Directors 490 $37,105 25.6 395 $35,987 26.5
Athletes, Coaches, Umpires and Related Workers 930 $23,804 31.1 390 $30,330 38.6
Dancers and Choreographers 175 $31,603 33.1 80 $32,179 17.3
Musicians, Singers and Related Workers 1,425 $24,559 22.9 530 $39,118 26.2
Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related
Workers, All Other 1,050 $40,672 11.8 400 $46,912 16.6
Announcers 300 $22,778 24.8 200 $27,969 22.4
News Analysts, Reporters, and Correspondents 260 $35,481 83.8 185 $36,763 97.3
Public Relations Specialists 405 $27,583 49.9 215 $42,969 50.7
Editors 360 $31,783 51.8 305 $31,673 46.9
Technical Writers 90 $51,000 90.9 65 $55,714 87.5
Writers and Authors 570 $20,304 56.6 325 $31,628 50.0
Miscellaneous Media and Communication Workers 345 $33,750 15.5 210 $40,577 12.0
Broadcast and Sound Engineering Technicians and
Radio Operators 820 $37,600 29.1 620 $42,115 28.5
Photographers 455 $25,588 26.4 330 $29,013 21.5
Television, Video and Motion Picture Camera
Operators and Editors 215 $35,903 11.5 95 $35,750 0.0
Media and Communication Equipment Workers,
All Other 0 . . 0 . .
HEALTHCARE PRACTIONERS AND TECHNICAL OCCUPATIONS
Chiropractors 275 $76,154 100.0 215 $77,279 100.0
Dentists 605 $122,273 100.0 340 $104,688 100.0
Dieticians and Nutritionists 25 $30,357 0.0 15 $31,250 0.0
Optometrists 155 $70,549 87.8 110 $70,893 98.2
Pharmacists 800 $77,177 95.8 675 $80,430 97.6
Physicians and Surgeons 2,935 $149,157 99.5 2,090 $157,311 99.6
Physician Assistants 250 $60,202 70.1 205 $62,097 67.2
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.)
NEVADA; MALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Podiatrists 45 $121,000 100.0 30 $122,000 100.0
Registered Nurses 1,105 $49,638 50.6 940 $50,310 50.4
Audiologists 30 $61,750 100.0 25 $62,167 100.0
Occupational Therapists 10 $56,250 100.0 10 $56,250 100.0
Physical Therapists 275 $59,375 86.1 230 $60,655 83.3
Radiation Therapists 15 $36,250 0.0 15 $36,250 0.0
Recreational Therapists 15 $39,821 100.0 4 $51,250 100.0
Respiratory Therapists 235 $38,947 12.0 190 $38,289 6.8
Speech-Language Pathologists 75 $53,456 83.1 45 $55,625 100.0
Therapists, All Others 40 $38,281 59.0 25 $50,278 69.2
Veterinarians 145 $82,891 100.0 120 $83,438 100.0
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practioners,
All Other 4 $51,250 100.0 4 $51,250 100.0
Clinical Lab Technologists and Technicians 570 $34,773 45.4 430 $37,396 52.3
Dental Hygienists 20 $62,708 100.0 20 $62,708 100.0
Diagnostic Related Technologists and Technicians 530 $39,601 25.8 435 $40,781 23.1
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 505 $35,134 12.5 385 $36,362 10.9
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practioners Support
Technicians 480 $28,056 16.1 370 $30,205 19.0
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 245 $32,656 6.9 150 $41,250 0.0
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 115 $18,438 34.2 55 $21,513 60.0
Opticians, Dispensing 55 $42,981 0.0 55 $42,981 0.0
Miscellaneous Health Technologists and Technicians 345 $29,940 34.2 260 $43,036 25.1
Other Healthcare Practioners and Technical
Occupations 305 $40,046 63.4 245 $41,343 70.6
HEALTHCARE SUPPORT OCCUPATIONS
Nursing, Psychiatric, and Home Health Aides 665 $20,740 13.8 435 $24,722 19.1
Occupational Therapist Assistants and Aides 4 $33,750 100.0 4 $33,750 100.0
Physical Therapist Assistants and Aides 75 $25,461 14.3 75 $25,461 14.3
Massage Therapists 190 $22,391 42.0 95 $26,518 48.9
Dental Assistants 80 $20,750 0.0 30 $16,481 0.0
Medical Assistants and Other Healthcare Support
Occupations 415 $21,703 24.0 285 $22,472 15.7
PROTECTIVE SERVICE OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Correctional
Officers 255 $41,536 1.6 230 $41,964 1.7
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and
Detectives 470 $67,206 38.9 430 $67,578 37.5
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Fire Fighting and
Prevention Workers 430 $76,250 28.2 375 $76,779 27.3
Supervisors, Protective Service Workers, All Other 1,265 $33,819 14.5 1,055 $36,196 13.0
Fire Fighters 1,775 $58,042 15.5 1,420 $60,899 14.5
Fire Inspectors 160 $39,583 9.5 105 $47,222 14.2
Baliffs, Correctional Officers and Jailers 1,870 $37,022 13.8 1,595 $37,337 11.5
Detectives and Criminal Investigators 960 $57,102 48.3 865 $60,171 47.0
Fish and Game Wardens 35 $42,361 82.9 35 $42,361 82.9
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.)
NEVADA; MALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Parking Enforcement Workers 55 $28,500 25.0 35 $30,625 0.0
Police and Sheriff Patrol Officers 3,475 $48,283 24.0 3,010 $49,521 25.3
Transit and Railroad Police 0 . . 0 . .
Animal Control Workers 95 $41,736 0.0 85 $41,042 0.0
Private Detectives and Investigators 370 $38,273 47.8 265 $39,455 43.2
Security Guards and Gaming Surveillance Officers 11,665 $21,383 11.4 7,515 $25,438 12.2
Crossing Guards 220 $3,298 6.4 60 $39,844 13.1
Lifeguards and Other Protective Service Workers 170 $25,938 19.5 85 $32,065 8.3
FOOD PREPARATION AND SERVING RELATED OCCUPATIONS
Chefs and Head Cooks 3,270 $30,928 12.1 2,550 $31,849 13.2
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation
and Serving Workers 2,705 $24,415 10.4 1,765 $30,016 11.3
Cooks 12,740 $20,486 4.8 7,810 $22,238 5.2
Food Preparation Workers 4,240 $19,303 2.3 2,235 $20,600 2.1
Bartenders 6,590 $25,230 10.7 3,785 $30,181 12.3
Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers,
Including Fast Food 445 $10,772 12.1 200 $17,695 6.5
Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession and
Coffee Shop 150 $19,212 0.0 100 $19,837 0.0
Waiters and Waitresses 6,825 $22,065 8.1 3,445 $26,001 9.8
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant 1,960 $23,336 9.5 1,235 $24,627 7.3
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender
Helpers 3,505 $16,897 5.9 1,745 $19,599 4.1
Dishwashers 3,095 $15,525 1.1 1,495 $17,471 1.1
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee
Shop 400 $17,451 19.3 190 $30,000 32.8
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers,
All Other 75 $22,188 0.0 55 $31,641 0.0
BUILDING AND GROUNDS CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and
Janitorial Workers 1,450 $28,760 11.3 1,055 $30,276 10.2
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn
Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 1,305 $30,245 12.7 850 $32,500 14.4
Janitors and Building Cleaners 12,530 $20,198 4.6 7,465 $22,522 4.2
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 4,000 $19,775 5.2 2,630 $20,552 5.9
Pest Control Workers 545 $25,250 9.0 370 $34,213 5.4
Grounds Maintenance Workers 7,330 $16,876 2.8 3,940 $21,163 2.5
PERSONAL CARE AND SERVICE OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Gaming Workers 6,940 $36,291 15.8 5,625 $39,015 16.3
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service
Workers 555 $30,949 22.1 400 $37,404 18.2
Animal Trainers 45 $38,875 22.2 35 $40,000 27.8
Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 215 $24,333 16.2 150 $24,417 15.8
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.)
NEVADA; MALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Gaming Workers 12,950 $31,533 14.8 9,275 $35,229 14.6
Motion Picture Projectionists 55 $16,000 0.0 35 $28,409 0.0
Ushers,Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers 235 $15,987 11.6 70 $19,500 11.8
Miscellaneous Entertainment Attendants and Related
Workers 1,290 $20,775 10.7 630 $25,781 11.5
Funeral Service Workers 35 $22,596 0.0 20 $22,981 0.0
Barbers 280 $22,017 0.0 125 $27,344 0.0
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 550 $22,429 5.3 305 $27,500 4.2
Miscellaneous Personal Appearance Workers 50 $21,406 0.0 50 $21,406 0.0
Baggage Porters, Bellhops, and Concierges 3,280 $22,704 8.5 2,200 $26,396 10.6
Tour and Travel Guides 305 $16,146 29.4 90 $25,804 39.6
Transportation Attendants 465 $25,274 28.2 235 $29,886 23.6
Child Care Workers 350 $12,831 13.8 130 $32,500 36.9
Personal and Home Care Aides 140 $11,691 9.2 35 $24,792 11.1
Recreation and Fitness Workers 1,370 $25,441 20.3 840 $32,237 19.7
Residential Advisors 35 $35,375 57.6 25 $36,500 41.7
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other 805 $21,941 9.4 530 $25,125 12.5
SALES AND RELATED OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales
Workers 12,100 $36,098 19.7 9,795 $37,721 19.4
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales
Workers 4,355 $42,318 26.7 3,540 $46,026 26.9
Cashiers 6,410 $18,359 11.7 3,665 $22,337 15.1
Counter and Rental Clerks 505 $19,857 7.8 260 $32,500 3.4
Parts Salespersons 940 $31,262 0.9 775 $33,214 1.0
Retail Salespersons 11,320 $26,456 15.9 7,280 $32,065 17.4
Advertising Sales Agents 785 $36,756 29.6 525 $45,391 37.4
Insurance Sales Agents 1,650 $47,100 41.9 1,210 $52,462 39.5
Securities, Commodities, and Finanancial Services
Sales Agents 1,035 $40,691 54.4 790 $41,569 57.2
Travel Agents 260 $24,727 35.1 155 $26,932 25.5
Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 2,495 $39,659 28.4 1,790 $47,481 29.0
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing 5,270 $41,952 27.1 4,240 $46,530 27.0
Models, Demonstrators, and Product Promoters 125 $25,170 13.6 50 $25,341 0.0
Real Estate Brokers and Sales Agents 3,560 $47,156 38.2 2,275 $50,878 40.2
Sales Engineers 90 $77,159 36.3 90 $77,159 36.3
Telemarketers 755 $19,127 9.6 420 $27,422 3.8
Door-To-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors
and Related Workers 435 $9,451 22.5 195 $20,625 13.4
Sales and Related Workers, All Other 795 $28,158 26.8 540 $34,107 28.0
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and
Administrative Support Workers 4,730 $32,946 26.1 3,655 $36,239 26.4
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 80 $29,318 0.0 65 $39,063 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.)
NEVADA; MALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Telephone Operators 110 $32,500 0.0 95 $38,583 0.0
Communication Equipment Operators, All Other 4 $68,750 0.0 4 $68,750 0.0
Bill and Account Collectors 640 $28,250 11.1 435 $33,681 14.5
Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 240 $24,250 16.5 185 $27,614 15.3
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 1,340 $22,340 24.7 780 $26,489 21.9
Gaming Cage Workers 540 $23,932 14.1 395 $25,242 16.7
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 115 $30,750 28.9 80 $36,397 32.1
Procurement Clerks 70 $35,625 5.7 70 $35,625 5.7
Tellers 155 $16,573 11.1 40 $26,688 0.0
Brokerage Clerks 0 . . 0 . .
Correspondence Clerks 10 $23,750 100.0 0 . .
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks 140 $23,542 28.3 130 $24,479 30.2
Credit Authorizers, Checkers and Clerks 110 $24,150 45.5 100 $24,425 50.5
Customer Service Representatives 4,815 $25,385 18.2 3,220 $29,113 19.8
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs 65 $32,212 59.1 55 $33,214 51.8
File Clerks 395 $14,714 23.4 185 $26,319 25.1
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 1,070 $24,083 18.7 750 $26,850 16.5
Interviewers Except Eligibility and Loan 530 $17,560 24.3 185 $22,159 17.6
Library Assistants, Clerical 70 $9,625 49.3 35 $30,568 81.8
Loan Interviewers and Clerks 130 $21,719 19.5 85 $27,632 29.1
New Account Clerks 15 $32,361 17.6 15 $32,361 17.6
Order Clerks 270 $22,868 14.3 170 $23,836 14.2
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and
Timekeeping 125 $12,321 26.0 45 $51,375 76.7
Receptionists and Information Clerks 470 $20,147 16.0 170 $24,762 10.1
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and
Travel Clerks 1,235 $20,904 13.9 630 $26,643 18.0
Information and Record Clerks, All Other 115 $22,344 14.5 105 $22,857 5.7
Cargo and Freight Agents 95 $29,408 0.0 70 $44,318 0.0
Couriers and Messengers 985 $22,035 9.5 630 $26,344 10.6
Dispatchers 800 $32,014 11.5 590 $35,387 14.6
Meter Readers, Utilities 225 $34,265 0.0 205 $34,853 0.0
Postal Service Clerks 440 $40,000 26.7 385 $40,368 27.0
Postal Service Mail Carriers 1,750 $39,799 12.0 1,435 $40,597 11.2
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and
Processing Machine Operators 490 $39,821 26.5 405 $43,750 29.7
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 1,035 $37,183 22.9 795 $43,527 22.7
Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 2,900 $22,726 5.6 2,075 $26,328 4.7
Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 4,875 $19,933 4.9 2,865 $25,463 5.8
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers,
Recordkeeping 245 $29,766 11.1 115 $35,292 7.1
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 605 $25,028 23.9 300 $30,255 20.2
Computer Operators 585 $30,014 20.2 370 $30,905 20.1
Data Entry Keyers 385 $20,878 19.2 190 $30,335 19.4
Word Processors and Typists 60 $14,712 10.3 25 $50,536 0.0
Desktop Publishers 15 $1,806 30.8 15 $1,806 30.8
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 165 $24,000 17.1 110 $27,596 15.6
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.)
NEVADA; 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 420 $17,500 10.2 215 $24,243 15.8
Office Clerks, General 995 $21,842 25.8 550 $27,315 29.3
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer 255 $20,125 3.1 140 $25,208 5.8
Proofreaders and Copy Markers 15 $13,750 0.0 0 . .
Statistical Assistants 35 $55,000 0.0 35 $55,000 0.0
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other 1,035 $28,657 28.3 700 $33,564 26.9
FARMING, FISHING, AND FORESTRY OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Farming, Fishing
and Forestry Workers 185 $27,557 19.8 130 $30,083 26.4
Agricultural Inspectors 15 $16,375 58.8 15 $16,375 58.8
Animal Breeders 0 . . 0 . .
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products 25 $35,536 28.0 25 $35,536 28.0
Miscellaneous Agricultural Workers 1,880 $15,992 4.4 1,055 $18,487 3.6
Fishers and Related Fishing Workers 20 $99,375 0.0 0 . .
Hunters and Trappers 0 . . 0 . .
Forest and Conservation Workers 25 $2,250 0.0 4 $18,750 0.0
Logging Workers 50 $15,417 32.0 30 $16,944 0.0
CONSTRUCTION AND EXTRACTION WORKERS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction
Trades and Extraction Workers 9,890 $46,487 7.1 7,600 $49,396 6.4
Boilermakers 0 . . 0 . .
Brickmasons, Blockmasons, and Stonemasons 1,515 $27,610 1.2 835 $31,025 0.0
Carpenters 13,205 $29,414 4.9 6,545 $33,810 5.6
Carpet, Floor and Tile Installers and Finishers 2,975 $30,192 3.6 1,585 $36,367 3.5
Cement Masons, Concrete Finishers, and Terrazzo
Workers 1,445 $25,150 0.8 785 $33,991 1.5
Contruction Laborers 13,455 $21,717 2.7 6,325 $27,766 3.3
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators 70 $41,250 0.0 30 $61,042 0.0
Pile-Driver Operators 0 . . 0 . .
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment
Operators 4,325 $41,471 2.8 2,960 $45,020 2.7
Drywall Installers, Ceiling Tile Installers, and
Tapers 2,750 $26,510 2.0 1,200 $30,513 1.8
Electricians 6,785 $40,294 4.8 4,605 $43,419 4.5
Glaziers 635 $31,469 2.8 430 $35,485 4.2
Insulation Workers 365 $30,284 1.6 250 $35,369 2.4
Painters, Construction and Maintenance 4,625 $26,232 3.5 2,465 $28,723 4.1
Paperhangers 190 $25,750 0.0 50 $26,000 0.0
Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 4,935 $31,707 3.6 2,880 $37,530 6.0
Plasterers and Stucco Masons 1,335 $27,931 0.6 555 $30,323 0.0
Reinforcing Iron Workers 140 $46,576 5.8 100 $50,625 8.0
Roofers 1,520 $21,733 3.8 690 $23,333 5.1
Sheet Metal Workers 1,110 $36,055 4.5 645 $40,286 2.3
Structural Iron and Steel Workers 1,110 $41,975 1.5 665 $45,357 2.6
Helpers, Construction Trades 565 $22,479 4.6 275 $27,837 3.6
Construction and Building Inspectors 845 $40,619 13.3 545 $39,779 18.8
Elevator Installers and Repairers 195 $73,478 0.0 155 $75,357 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.)
NEVADA; MALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Fence Erectors 300 $26,641 2.0 215 $29,464 2.8
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers 105 $39,821 25.7 65 $49,875 40.9
Highway Maintenance Workers 550 $34,028 0.9 450 $35,000 0.0
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment
Operators 10 $62,917 0.0 10 $62,917 0.0
Septic Tank Services and Sewer Pipe Cleaners 35 $26,875 26.5 25 $40,278 34.6
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers 270 $26,900 0.0 150 $27,450 0.0
Derrick, Rotary Drill, and Service Unit Operators,
Oil, Gas, and Mining 60 $47,292 0.0 55 $46,875 0.0
Earth Drillers Except Oil and Gas 650 $40,685 6.6 430 $41,622 7.6
Explosives Workers, Ordnance handling Experts, and
Blasters 160 $44,444 4.3 125 $45,625 5.6
Mining Machine Operators 1,765 $48,011 1.6 1,345 $49,333 2.1
Roof Bolters, Mining 4 $76,250 0.0 4 $76,250 0.0
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas 0 . . 0 . .
Helpers - Extraction Workers 10 $48,000 0.0 4 $26,250 0.0
Other Extraction Workers 190 $40,815 0.0 125 $49,688 0.0
INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics,
Installers and Repairers 2,590 $43,372 8.8 2,150 $44,694 9.6
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine
Repairers 1,640 $31,417 13.9 1,205 $37,423 11.0
Radio and Telecommunications Equipment Installers
and Repairers 1,775 $40,767 4.3 1,445 $45,864 4.1
Avionics Technicians 90 $36,484 0.0 60 $36,328 0.0
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers 280 $28,750 0.0 220 $31,378 0.0
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Transportation
Equipment 0 . . 0 . .
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Industrial and
Utility 90 $46,528 5.5 75 $47,500 0.0
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor
Vehicles 65 $23,750 0.0 35 $26,833 0.0
Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers
and Repairers 270 $20,313 1.1 190 $21,838 1.6
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers 375 $34,167 8.2 300 $35,344 10.3
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 1,515 $38,425 5.0 1,195 $40,129 6.3
Automotive Body and Related Repairers 955 $36,426 4.7 770 $41,341 5.8
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers 150 $17,135 7.9 80 $40,517 15.4
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 6,685 $27,488 1.7 4,725 $31,885 1.5
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine
Specialists 2,230 $38,885 3.9 1,750 $41,422 4.3
Heavy Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Service
Technicians and Mechanics 2,395 $41,265 2.3 1,740 $42,783 2.8
Small Engine Mechanics 250 $26,765 2.8 155 $39,226 4.5
Miscellaneous Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Mechanics,
Installers, and Repairers 550 $27,198 6.2 295 $31,667 5.7
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.)
NEVADA; 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 235 $47,137 0.0 195 $47,298 0.0
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration
Mechanics and Installers 2,115 $32,241 3.7 1,575 $35,954 2.1
Home Appliance Repairers 340 $31,944 5.3 190 $41,833 4.2
Industrial and Refractory Machinery Mechanics 1,725 $36,670 4.7 1,260 $39,659 5.5
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 3,600 $29,223 4.7 2,660 $31,714 4.1
Maintenance Workers, Machinery 275 $26,067 0.4 205 $28,587 0.5
Millwrights 255 $44,750 4.3 155 $49,128 7.1
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 800 $50,981 2.5 585 $59,479 3.4
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers 1,095 $35,539 8.5 835 $42,946 9.6
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers 335 $40,469 23.1 260 $49,688 27.0
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and
Repairers 2,205 $27,534 5.4 1,740 $30,730 5.5
Commercial Divers 25 $41,563 61.5 25 $41,563 61.5
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers 250 $32,361 4.4 235 $34,375 4.7
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers 265 $25,000 0.0 135 $30,577 0.0
Riggers 35 $30,781 35.1 35 $30,781 35.1
Signal and Track Switch Repairers 20 $48,125 0.0 15 $47,875 0.0
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 120 $11,929 0.0 15 $21,635 0.0
Other Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 1,975 $28,135 8.2 1,420 $30,511 9.9
PRODUCTION OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and
Operating Workers 4,540 $39,583 9.9 3,735 $40,773 10.4
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems
Assemblers 0 . . 0 . .
Electrical, Electronics, and Electromechanical
Assemblers 255 $21,172 17.5 135 $25,714 21.6
Engine and Other Machines Assemblers 20 $17,625 0.0 10 $16,250 0.0
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters 95 $40,284 0.0 80 $41,193 0.0
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators 2,065 $19,645 5.0 1,185 $22,295 4.0
Bakers 1,270 $24,359 1.8 775 $25,898 1.7
Butchers and Other Meat, Poultry, and Fish Processing
Workers 1,340 $32,478 3.4 1,015 $36,125 4.4
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine
Operators and Tenders 15 $25,694 0.0 15 $25,694 0.0
Food Batchmakers 125 $22,238 4.1 100 $26,538 5.1
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders 10 $60,000 0.0 4 $58,750 0.0
Computer Control Programmers and Operators 145 $32,148 17.9 60 $35,735 22.6
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators,
and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 20 $45,938 0.0 20 $45,938 0.0
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders,
Metal and Plastic 4 $36,250 0.0 4 $36,250 0.0
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders,
Metal and Plastic 10 $13,750 0.0 10 $13,750 0.0
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters,
Operators and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 235 $21,768 5.6 120 $27,740 5.8
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.)
NEVADA; 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 10 $8,750 100.0 0 . .
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine
Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal
and Plastic 145 $20,847 0.0 75 $22,708 0.0
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators,
and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 0 . . 0 . .
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and
Tenders, Metal and Plastic 0 . . 0 . .
Machinists 1,455 $30,376 3.3 1,090 $31,327 4.4
Metal Furnace and Kiln Operators and Tenders 90 $36,875 15.6 55 $45,250 5.6
Model Makers and Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic 50 $18,906 17.3 10 $21,250 100.0
Molders and Molding Machine Setters, Operators, and
Tenders, Metal and Plastic 100 $22,500 6.9 65 $40,278 0.0
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders,
Metal and Plastic 0 . . 0 . .
Tool and Die Makers 125 $41,250 12.7 85 $51,544 18.8
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Workers 2,655 $30,856 1.9 1,750 $32,226 2.5
Heat Treating Equipment Equipment Setters, Operators,
and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 0 . . 0 . .
Lay-Out Workers, Metal and Plastic 0 . . 0 . .
Plating and Coating Machine Setters, operators, and
Tenders, Metal and Plastic 55 $50,375 0.0 45 $42,200 0.0
Tool Grinders, Filers and Sharpeners 4 $36,250 0.0 4 $36,250 0.0
Metalworkers and Plastic Workers, All Others 960 $24,052 0.5 670 $26,591 0.0
Bookbinders and Bindery Workers 70 $37,895 0.0 60 $38,289 0.0
Job Printers 475 $25,700 1.7 335 $26,250 0.0
Prepress Technicians and Workers 300 $26,484 5.0 170 $30,688 3.0
Printing Machine Operators 1,230 $30,592 2.0 980 $35,379 2.4
Laundry and Dry Cleaning Workers 1,645 $17,284 1.4 845 $19,087 0.9
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials 65 $16,161 15.9 25 $16,912 26.9
Sewing Machine Operators 160 $27,250 9.5 115 $28,566 13.0
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers 105 $21,375 0.0 90 $21,344 0.0
Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders 4 $23,750 0.0 4 $23,750 0.0
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Sewers 105 $24,338 0.0 90 $24,191 0.0
Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and
Tenders 0 . . 0 . .
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and
Tenders 4 $26,250 0.0 4 $26,250 0.0
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters,
Operators, and Tenders 0 . . 0 . .
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine
Setters, Operators, and Tenders 0 . . 0 . .
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and
Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers 0 . . 0 . .
Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers 0 . . 0 . .
Upholsterers 330 $21,932 0.0 230 $25,500 0.0
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other 180 $23,884 0.0 150 $23,795 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.)
NEVADA; MALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 670 $30,827 0.7 445 $31,301 0.0
Furniture Finishers 100 $16,964 7.1 60 $27,279 11.9
Model Makers and Patternmakers, Wood 0 . . 0 . .
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood 80 $23,009 17.3 55 $24,213 3.6
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders,
Except Sawing 100 $20,804 5.1 85 $22,143 6.0
Woodworkers, All Other 65 $22,981 10.4 20 $23,269 0.0
Power Plant Operators, Distributors, and Dispatchers 405 $61,068 7.7 370 $61,789 8.4
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators 1,355 $41,384 6.9 1,130 $43,426 7.0
Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System
Workers 335 $48,412 7.2 310 $48,649 5.5
Miscellaneous Plant and System Operators 350 $44,762 0.0 220 $46,471 0.0
Chemical Processing Machine Setters, Operators,
and Tenders 250 $40,714 15.1 160 $45,250 4.4
Crushing, Grinding, Polishing, Mixing, and Blending
Workers 830 $37,868 0.0 550 $41,085 0.0
Cutting Workers 305 $25,757 0.0 225 $26,694 0.0
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine
Setters, Operators, and Tenders 190 $24,773 9.0 155 $26,023 11.0
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and
Tenders 90 $27,188 0.0 85 $27,969 0.0
Inspectors, Testers, Sorter, Samplers, and Weighers 2,245 $31,886 13.5 1,575 $36,891 13.4
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers 115 $24,550 15.9 50 $24,196 0.0
Medical, Dental and Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians 280 $26,875 25.7 205 $35,469 30.0
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 345 $20,598 1.4 235 $24,489 2.1
Painting Workers 670 $27,139 4.6 405 $38,819 0.0
Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine
Workers 225 $24,028 9.8 175 $25,057 12.4
Semiconductor Processors 0 . . 0 . .
Cementing and Gluing Machine Operators and Tenders 85 $17,656 0.0 85 $18,281 0.0
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment
Operators and Tenders 0 . . 0 . .
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders 10 $63,500 0.0 10 $63,500 0.0
Etchers and Engravers 20 $9,886 0.0 0 . .
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, except Metal and
Plastic 175 $25,565 13.8 90 $28,482 13.2
Paper Goods Machines Setters, Operators, and Tenders 30 $21,842 0.0 30 $21,842 0.0
Tire Builders 60 $38,438 0.0 60 $38,438 0.0
Helpers-Production Workers 115 $19,306 0.0 80 $18,472 0.0
Production Workers, All Other 2,970 $24,203 3.7 1,885 $29,911 4.8
TRANSPORTATION AND MATERIAL MOVING OCCUPATIONS
Supervisors, Transportation and Material Moving
Workers 1,805 $34,868 13.6 1,345 $37,181 15.9
Aircraft Pilots and Flight Engineers 1,745 $58,056 57.7 985 $53,387 59.4
Air Traffic Controllers and Airfield Operations
Specialists 325 $48,092 16.4 290 $48,289 15.3
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.)
NEVADA; 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 4 $26,250 0.0 0 . .
Bus Drivers 2,645 $22,033 9.0 1,435 $25,348 7.0
Driver/Sales Workers and Truck Drivers 20,790 $30,334 4.7 13,840 $34,927 3.5
Taxi Drivers and Chauffers 5,570 $22,646 12.3 3,270 $25,408 12.6
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other 195 $12,308 14.4 105 $26,488 0.0
Locomotive Engineers and Operators 225 $58,000 3.5 220 $54,821 3.7
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators 0 . . 0 . .
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters 260 $64,125 0.0 170 $71,250 0.0
Subway, Streetcar, and Other Rail Transportation
Workers 55 $16,719 0.0 30 $17,344 0.0
Sailors and Marine Oilers 105 $45,156 13.3 30 $53,750 0.0
Ship and Boat Captains and Operators 125 $65,045 49.6 70 $50,000 48.6
Ship Engineers 65 $41,875 0.0 30 $70,556 0.0
Bridge and Lock Tenders 0 . . 0 . .
Parking Lot Attendants 1,165 $22,927 9.9 790 $24,836 8.9
Service Station Attendants 390 $20,119 0.8 275 $21,464 0.0
Transportation Inspectors 235 $47,422 37.1 220 $47,344 39.6
Other Transportation Workers 270 $23,167 0.0 170 $30,469 0.0
Conveyor Operators and Tenders 45 $55,726 0.0 40 $55,927 0.0
Crane and Tower Operators 425 $41,208 0.0 290 $38,083 0.0
Dredge, Excavating, and Loading Machine Operators 635 $32,356 3.6 400 $35,650 3.0
Hoist and Winch Operators 85 $56,875 0.0 70 $69,000 0.0
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 2,060 $23,396 4.1 1,030 $28,056 3.8
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 2,175 $16,318 2.1 1,050 $21,037 3.1
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Materials Movers,
Hand 8,950 $21,582 3.7 4,850 $26,769 4.0
Machine Feeders and Offbearers 85 $30,469 8.4 75 $27,379 9.1
Packers and Packagers, Hand 605 $14,457 8.1 330 $18,646 14.8
Pumping Station Operators 80 $55,625 34.1 55 $60,795 17.9
Refuse and Recyclable Materials Collectors 370 $19,303 1.6 190 $26,364 3.2
Shuttle Car Operators 35 $12,222 0.0 15 $16,250 0.0
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders 0 . . 0 . .
Material Moving Workers, All Other 330 $27,770 1.2 185 $29,375 0.0