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TABLE 2. Earnings by Detailed Occupation: 1999: Virginia: 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 3,543,750 $27,273 33.2 2,411,310 $33,859 35.7
MANAGEMENT OCCUPATIONS
Chief executives 33,955 $82,560 64.2 29,260 $86,875 64.6
General and Operations Managers 26,500 $52,848 50.4 23,250 $56,577 50.7
Legislators 1,080 $47,939 90.1 755 $55,221 93.3
Advertising and Promotions Managers 1,885 $40,457 65.2 1,505 $41,924 68.7
Marketing and Sales Managers 29,130 $50,497 64.1 23,100 $56,487 65.1
Public Relations Managers 2,870 $52,229 71.4 2,415 $56,373 71.1
Administrative Services Managers 3,475 $47,159 37.8 2,975 $50,457 37.0
Computer and Information Systems Managers 14,345 $69,003 72.1 12,575 $71,376 72.1
Financial Managers 29,775 $46,967 58.2 25,305 $50,613 58.5
Human Resources Managers 16,335 $46,727 54.4 13,330 $50,642 55.4
Industrial Production Managers 6,590 $50,491 42.3 5,830 $51,358 41.5
Purchasing Managers 9,010 $51,512 57.5 7,790 $55,107 58.1
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 7,415 $38,123 29.5 6,435 $40,605 29.8
Farm, Ranch, and Other Agricultural Managers 3,800 $25,690 25.1 2,805 $29,685 26.2
Farmers and Ranchers 9,195 $14,212 19.2 5,880 $19,017 18.9
Construction Managers 20,095 $44,327 29.3 16,400 $47,965 30.7
Education Administrators 19,370 $44,754 79.3 13,830 $50,761 81.9
Engineering Managers 5,520 $77,017 80.2 5,015 $79,722 80.8
Food Service Managers 19,765 $27,177 22.4 14,310 $30,483 24.0
Funeral Directors 1,215 $39,306 17.2 925 $41,297 19.2
Gaming Managers 620 $25,510 40.8 365 $34,489 49.3
Lodging Managers 3,860 $27,869 40.5 2,840 $31,821 40.6
Medical and Health Services Managers 9,660 $41,076 54.4 8,195 $42,918 56.0
Natural Sciences Managers 860 $82,596 92.3 800 $87,083 91.7
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents 1,055 $42,754 25.2 825 $45,417 27.7
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association
Managers 11,545 $34,011 41.1 8,775 $38,810 43.0
Social and Community Service Managers 9,890 $41,404 74.8 7,730 $47,971 77.5
Managers, All Other 70,570 $55,992 60.7 59,495 $60,879 61.2
BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL OPERATIONS OCCUPATIONS
Agents and Business Managers of Artists,Performers,
and Athletes 760 $36,538 60.0 490 $42,262 62.9
Purchasing Agents and Buyers, Farm Products 220 $37,083 42.3 180 $39,125 45.3
Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 5,650 $25,573 29.4 3,475 $31,848 31.2
Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and
Farm Products 7,905 $37,743 38.2 6,865 $39,480 37.5
Claims Adusters, Appraisers, Examiners, and
Investigators 7,080 $33,030 43.6 5,940 $35,390 43.8
Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction,
Health and Safety, and Transportation 3,495 $41,318 55.7 2,925 $44,178 56.2
Cost Estimators 3,145 $40,672 28.1 2,665 $42,660 29.4
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.)
VIRGINIA; 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 30,960 $37,767 54.5 23,820 $41,448 54.3
Logisticians 3,335 $44,813 46.7 2,710 $49,699 47.6
Management Analysts 29,320 $56,119 79.6 20,955 $64,063 79.5
Meeting and Convention Planners 2,310 $34,102 62.2 1,695 $36,809 64.6
Other Business Operations Specialists 8,770 $36,247 48.7 6,605 $40,782 48.4
Accountants and Auditors 54,410 $38,757 72.0 41,760 $42,983 73.6
Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate 2,465 $41,525 55.8 2,035 $45,684 55.4
Budget Analysts 4,865 $55,075 57.7 4,335 $55,714 57.2
Credit Analysts 745 $30,371 50.8 585 $31,015 45.3
Financial Analysts 1,765 $49,082 79.1 1,375 $54,426 79.4
Personal Financial Advisors 6,830 $50,496 78.7 5,210 $58,709 79.6
Insurance Underwriters 2,210 $33,028 45.0 1,875 $35,227 46.1
Financial Examiners 490 $71,905 93.6 430 $76,894 98.1
Loan Counselors and Officers 8,820 $37,245 43.3 7,360 $40,563 44.7
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 1,615 $37,095 50.2 1,330 $39,341 51.5
Tax Preparers 3,435 $9,470 48.1 975 $39,390 54.1
Financial Specialists, All Other 1,480 $33,977 43.7 1,145 $37,203 43.8
COMPUTER AND MATHEMATICAL OCCUPATIONS
Computer Scientists and System Analyts 32,570 $53,862 68.0 26,550 $58,355 67.3
Computer Programmers 22,085 $51,534 65.4 17,130 $55,704 64.9
Computer Software Engineers 37,285 $61,617 78.0 31,070 $65,105 77.7
Computer Support Specialists 17,165 $43,299 45.9 13,660 $49,589 46.6
Database Administrators 3,720 $50,440 67.5 3,005 $53,442 67.1
Network and Computer Systems Administrators 8,790 $46,886 47.5 7,365 $49,405 48.1
Network Systems and Data Communication Analysts 17,390 $47,379 53.5 13,565 $51,792 52.7
Actuaries 575 $73,125 94.5 470 $80,709 93.2
Mathematicians 230 $62,941 92.7 205 $65,000 91.7
Operations Research Analysts 10,390 $61,693 79.4 8,870 $64,984 79.0
Statisticians 1,475 $55,046 92.5 1,155 $61,310 93.9
Miscellaneous Mathematical Science Occupations 170 $54,444 95.8 130 $57,000 100.0
ARCHITECTURE, ENGINEERING OCCUPATIONS
Architects, Except Naval 5,875 $46,384 87.5 4,395 $51,800 88.8
Surveyors, Cartographers, and Photogrammetrists 1,515 $48,606 82.5 1,190 $52,072 81.1
Aerospace Engineers 2,575 $67,170 82.5 2,230 $70,276 83.9
Agricultural Engineers 25 $16,250 68.0 10 $46,071 0.0
Biomedical Engineers 90 $47,386 71.6 65 $50,781 61.5
Chemical Engineers 1,530 $64,402 87.0 1,220 $69,683 90.8
Civil Engineers 9,650 $52,646 78.4 8,250 $57,146 78.7
Computer Hardware Engineers 2,305 $54,221 63.7 1,875 $55,804 67.5
Electrical and Electronic Engineers 9,770 $61,160 72.6 8,420 $63,273 73.0
Environmental Engineers 1,205 $51,882 93.0 1,040 $54,350 92.4
Industrial Engineers, Including Health and Safety 4,695 $49,516 61.9 3,955 $50,999 61.4
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects 2,220 $56,633 71.5 1,895 $58,631 71.7
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.)
VIRGINIA; BOTH SEXES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Materials Engineers 650 $51,779 79.7 560 $55,900 83.3
Mechanical Engineers 5,765 $52,161 61.6 5,020 $54,449 61.7
Mining and Geological Engineers,Including Mining
Safety Engineers 220 $53,000 59.9 165 $62,188 68.9
Nuclear Engineers 880 $61,917 76.1 740 $63,125 76.4
Petroleum Engineers 70 $85,500 91.2 55 $77,000 88.9
Engineers, All Others 11,895 $61,678 78.7 10,190 $64,415 78.8
Drafters 4,910 $31,215 22.2 3,605 $35,203 21.7
Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters 13,565 $37,846 15.1 11,350 $40,598 15.0
Surveying and Mapping Technicians 2,655 $30,052 4.6 2,145 $32,083 4.8
LIFE, PHYSICAL, AND SOCIAL SCIENCE OCCUPATIONS
Agricultural and Food Scientists 775 $40,313 68.2 600 $51,250 70.1
Biological Scientists 2,090 $38,093 96.0 1,610 $42,118 96.5
Conservation Scientists and Foresters 870 $44,306 86.2 715 $49,177 90.7
Medical Scientists 1,545 $42,279 99.8 1,185 $50,769 100.0
Astronomers and Physicists 1,165 $69,208 94.5 970 $70,192 94.6
Atmospheric and Space Scientists 465 $54,732 89.0 385 $60,069 86.8
Chemists and Materials Scientists 2,045 $49,977 89.8 1,690 $52,446 93.1
Environmental Scientists and Geoscientists 2,835 $48,480 90.5 2,350 $54,145 92.1
Physical Scientists, All Other 5,220 $46,622 98.1 3,690 $61,790 98.9
Economists 5,055 $75,303 99.8 4,255 $79,333 100.0
Market/Survey Researchers 2,230 $43,465 82.3 1,480 $50,233 85.1
Psychologists 3,920 $46,199 98.9 2,170 $51,980 99.4
Sociologists 125 $43,625 91.9 90 $52,143 89.1
Urban and Regional Planners 820 $47,208 87.5 680 $49,828 86.1
Miscellaneous Social Scientists and Related Workers 2,605 $48,084 89.8 1,925 $54,801 89.4
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians 675 $26,378 26.4 515 $36,458 28.2
Biological Technicians 365 $31,396 38.7 315 $31,957 39.8
Chemical Technicians 2,265 $31,955 24.8 1,810 $33,004 22.4
Geological and Petroleum Technicians 280 $41,750 21.2 235 $44,938 22.3
Nuclear Technicians 365 $41,645 22.4 290 $43,869 24.1
Other Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians 4,685 $25,989 40.6 2,620 $32,487 39.2
COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL SERVICES OCCUPATIONS
Counselors 17,040 $29,593 78.4 9,375 $32,861 80.4
Social Workers 13,095 $30,302 79.7 9,550 $32,130 79.5
Misc. Community and Social Service Specialists 7,125 $28,056 59.6 5,060 $31,229 62.9
Clergy 10,820 $28,866 78.1 8,095 $32,374 80.4
Directors, Religious Activities and Education 1,480 $20,241 64.0 785 $27,246 67.6
Religious Workers, All Other 2,230 $19,538 57.7 1,150 $29,514 66.5
LEGAL OCCUPATIONS
Lawyers 32,745 $81,343 99.8 26,605 $89,527 100.0
Judges, Magistrates, and Other Judicial Workers 2,370 $70,372 80.3 1,955 $79,009 82.4
Paralegals and Legal Assistants 11,610 $30,531 49.7 8,275 $33,523 43.6
Miscellaneous Legal Support Workers 9,865 $32,392 66.8 6,550 $42,160 65.3
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.)
VIRGINIA; 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 31,815 $36,412 91.3 20,415 $49,210 91.7
Preschool and Kindergarten Teachers 13,710 $11,565 43.0 6,635 $17,246 40.5
Elementary and Middle School Teachers 89,940 $31,329 93.4 67,435 $33,930 96.1
Secondary School Teachers 21,310 $32,466 95.6 16,885 $35,408 97.1
Special Education Teachers 5,125 $31,478 92.2 4,335 $32,486 94.2
Other Teachers and Instructors 14,980 $20,672 56.4 6,400 $34,887 51.5
Archivists, Curators, and Museum Technicians 1,900 $32,732 82.8 1,305 $41,423 86.5
Librarians 6,675 $35,419 88.5 4,010 $40,155 90.4
Library Technicians 1,210 $13,071 26.6 520 $24,776 28.6
Teacher Assistants 21,165 $10,755 19.0 4,800 $15,010 17.4
Other Education, Training, and Library Workers 2,175 $38,160 79.2 1,410 $44,766 79.8
ARTS, DESIGN, ENTERTAINMENT, SPORTS, AND MEDIA
OCCUPATIONS
Artists and Related Workers 5,335 $15,536 52.9 2,755 $30,705 52.6
Designers 18,855 $28,835 48.1 11,700 $35,507 48.8
Actors 310 $16,331 57.3 110 $20,804 61.3
Producers and Directors 3,350 $41,706 72.0 2,700 $46,590 71.8
Athletes, Coaches, Umpires and Related Workers 4,140 $21,106 54.4 1,665 $35,676 65.5
Dancers and Choreographers 395 $11,767 9.7 65 $12,500 15.2
Musicians, Singers and Related Workers 3,995 $17,047 59.1 1,470 $31,708 64.1
Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related
Workers, All Other 580 $12,158 26.9 180 $31,477 21.1
Announcers 1,405 $30,321 51.1 895 $41,875 60.1
News Analysts, Reporters, and Correspondents 3,420 $37,015 87.4 2,445 $45,374 90.5
Public Relations Specialists 7,855 $44,751 81.5 5,965 $52,829 86.1
Editors 7,515 $39,561 80.1 5,150 $46,483 82.0
Technical Writers 2,755 $41,630 69.7 2,120 $43,895 69.4
Writers and Authors 5,190 $30,269 83.5 2,730 $41,016 82.5
Miscellaneous Media and Communication Workers 2,470 $27,713 61.9 1,100 $39,345 60.4
Broadcast and Sound Engineering Technicians and
Radio Operators 2,295 $34,494 31.1 1,720 $38,403 30.4
Photographers 2,915 $23,654 36.2 1,650 $32,215 38.1
Television, Video and Motion Picture Camera
Operators and Editors 825 $23,773 45.2 485 $31,538 41.9
Media and Communication Equipment Workers,
All Other 75 $30,469 9.1 65 $32,596 11.1
HEALTHCARE PRACTIONERS AND TECHNICAL OCCUPATIONS
Chiropractors 820 $45,833 96.6 565 $50,208 97.2
Dentists 3,785 $103,636 100.0 2,290 $108,194 100.0
Dieticians and Nutritionists 1,905 $24,099 60.0 1,020 $31,151 61.4
Optometrists 605 $76,319 100.0 455 $79,896 100.0
Pharmacists 4,815 $61,850 96.0 3,295 $67,632 97.1
Physicians and Surgeons 17,870 $106,409 99.8 13,375 $120,671 99.8
Physician Assistants 1,320 $29,943 58.3 795 $35,278 54.8
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.)
VIRGINIA; BOTH SEXES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Podiatrists 240 $57,237 100.0 195 $60,500 100.0
Registered Nurses 59,150 $36,246 53.3 36,025 $41,617 51.9
Audiologists 220 $47,000 98.2 150 $50,417 100.0
Occupational Therapists 1,520 $38,272 91.5 655 $45,787 93.0
Physical Therapists 3,370 $41,076 90.4 1,915 $49,254 91.2
Radiation Therapists 205 $39,348 49.5 170 $41,184 48.3
Recreational Therapists 460 $26,113 78.5 310 $30,189 83.3
Respiratory Therapists 1,995 $35,328 28.6 1,365 $37,926 27.2
Speech-Language Pathologists 2,295 $34,512 98.1 835 $39,375 96.5
Therapists, All Others 1,695 $31,058 80.3 1,040 $38,184 83.3
Veterinarians 1,880 $53,723 100.0 1,285 $58,622 100.0
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practioners,
All Other 135 $25,179 88.7 60 $76,328 88.1
Clinical Lab Technologists and Technicians 7,650 $28,686 58.9 5,100 $32,340 57.9
Dental Hygienists 2,655 $33,885 46.2 885 $44,391 41.0
Diagnostic Related Technologists and Technicians 5,435 $31,658 22.4 3,800 $35,698 21.8
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 1,840 $27,337 16.6 1,330 $31,601 13.8
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practioners Support
Technicians 6,320 $18,572 14.3 3,815 $21,804 12.6
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 18,280 $22,931 7.1 11,210 $26,429 6.6
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 1,635 $20,612 18.7 1,050 $24,737 17.4
Opticians, Dispensing 1,465 $27,005 19.8 1,090 $29,435 21.1
Miscellaneous Health Technologists and Technicians 2,235 $24,690 31.8 1,420 $27,864 33.0
Other Healthcare Practioners and Technical
Occupations 1,965 $36,142 59.4 1,475 $41,403 62.9
HEALTHCARE SUPPORT OCCUPATIONS
Nursing, Psychiatric, and Home Health Aides 39,030 $14,756 6.1 20,180 $18,246 5.7
Occupational Therapist Assistants and Aides 275 $26,618 2.2 180 $28,220 0.0
Physical Therapist Assistants and Aides 1,495 $23,081 27.7 825 $29,113 23.1
Massage Therapists 1,100 $15,652 47.5 420 $25,139 45.1
Dental Assistants 5,410 $19,033 10.5 2,610 $22,214 9.5
Medical Assistants and Other Healthcare Support
Occupations 12,500 $16,919 14.2 6,835 $21,103 12.5
PROTECTIVE SERVICE OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Correctional
Officers 1,505 $32,573 22.3 1,220 $34,176 26.1
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and
Detectives 2,750 $50,192 38.9 2,610 $50,958 38.8
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Fire Fighting and
Prevention Workers 1,185 $56,145 21.4 1,035 $57,395 22.3
Supervisors, Protective Service Workers, All Other 2,700 $33,250 34.3 2,200 $37,338 34.0
Fire Fighters 6,385 $40,392 10.8 5,650 $40,779 11.1
Fire Inspectors 450 $41,125 8.2 355 $44,632 10.5
Baliffs, Correctional Officers and Jailers 11,965 $26,042 8.6 9,785 $26,536 8.5
Detectives and Criminal Investigators 5,020 $59,569 68.6 4,445 $61,089 69.3
Fish and Game Wardens 100 $32,083 71.3 90 $41,875 67.4
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.)
VIRGINIA; BOTH SEXES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Parking Enforcement Workers 135 $18,403 8.1 75 $23,333 0.0
Police and Sheriff Patrol Officers 18,580 $35,698 27.8 16,460 $36,483 28.1
Transit and Railroad Police 105 $43,393 9.4 90 $43,125 0.0
Animal Control Workers 340 $24,141 14.8 270 $24,355 14.5
Private Detectives and Investigators 2,310 $45,710 58.3 1,755 $52,277 59.4
Security Guards and Gaming Surveillance Officers 20,620 $22,017 17.4 13,195 $28,013 19.8
Crossing Guards 955 $7,813 3.8 160 $14,543 0.0
Lifeguards and Other Protective Service Workers 1,530 $7,494 23.0 265 $33,688 52.1
FOOD PREPARATION AND SERVING RELATED OCCUPATIONS
Chefs and Head Cooks 6,385 $22,261 11.9 4,330 $25,965 12.0
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation
and Serving Workers 13,200 $18,505 11.9 8,075 $22,353 12.9
Cooks 37,440 $12,193 4.1 17,525 $16,531 4.4
Food Preparation Workers 9,890 $10,721 5.4 3,955 $16,443 5.0
Bartenders 5,775 $13,434 14.2 2,570 $19,298 10.7
Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers,
Including Fast Food 6,070 $11,432 4.1 2,575 $16,026 5.0
Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession and
Coffee Shop 1,690 $8,559 8.8 530 $13,417 7.8
Waiters and Waitresses 30,985 $10,870 10.9 10,735 $16,739 10.0
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant 3,080 $12,059 5.6 1,375 $16,775 4.5
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender
Helpers 5,850 $7,704 5.5 1,460 $15,630 7.6
Dishwashers 3,915 $9,663 2.0 1,465 $13,460 2.3
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee
Shop 2,465 $7,882 7.4 645 $15,553 3.6
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers,
All Other 205 $11,172 0.0 110 $15,536 0.0
BUILDING AND GROUNDS CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and
Janitorial Workers 5,835 $21,778 7.3 4,225 $24,540 7.1
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn
Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 4,075 $27,857 15.4 3,230 $30,645 16.4
Janitors and Building Cleaners 42,080 $14,984 3.1 22,745 $19,865 2.9
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 35,460 $11,082 2.4 14,590 $14,464 2.3
Pest Control Workers 1,630 $22,457 5.4 1,190 $25,222 4.1
Grounds Maintenance Workers 22,155 $15,705 7.3 11,620 $20,668 7.3
PERSONAL CARE AND SERVICE OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Gaming Workers 605 $20,542 43.4 360 $33,333 54.7
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service
Workers 2,965 $24,974 26.5 2,225 $28,879 29.3
Animal Trainers 760 $16,147 28.7 565 $19,441 25.7
Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 3,155 $15,802 18.2 1,565 $21,151 17.9
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.)
VIRGINIA; BOTH SEXES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Gaming Workers 155 $7,404 7.8 40 $16,953 17.9
Motion Picture Projectionists 120 $18,958 16.1 65 $28,750 0.0
Ushers,Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers 575 $8,722 23.3 185 $20,121 20.9
Miscellaneous Entertainment Attendants and Related
Workers 2,100 $8,323 22.0 530 $19,750 17.9
Funeral Service Workers 685 $17,173 10.1 340 $26,991 13.3
Barbers 2,485 $16,702 3.2 1,505 $20,246 4.2
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 17,595 $15,867 6.3 8,960 $20,819 7.3
Miscellaneous Personal Appearance Workers 3,490 $12,932 5.7 1,480 $17,420 5.0
Baggage Porters, Bellhops, and Concierges 1,085 $15,841 11.4 600 $19,391 9.8
Tour and Travel Guides 1,350 $10,067 44.6 320 $23,657 53.0
Transportation Attendants 4,115 $28,276 35.6 1,565 $35,069 33.5
Child Care Workers 33,580 $10,026 14.5 14,820 $14,724 12.8
Personal and Home Care Aides 4,510 $9,863 7.6 1,530 $16,309 9.6
Recreation and Fitness Workers 7,155 $14,638 43.7 3,095 $26,727 49.0
Residential Advisors 1,540 $13,243 26.7 625 $21,566 30.0
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other 840 $12,454 19.0 340 $26,288 14.3
SALES AND RELATED OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales
Workers 74,775 $26,963 22.2 58,745 $30,212 21.9
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales
Workers 22,470 $37,772 35.7 18,635 $41,053 36.0
Cashiers 53,775 $10,967 7.2 21,950 $16,286 6.9
Counter and Rental Clerks 2,995 $12,069 9.2 1,330 $19,525 9.6
Parts Salespersons 3,290 $23,478 3.8 2,590 $25,736 3.6
Retail Salespersons 78,035 $16,518 22.2 40,670 $26,230 24.0
Advertising Sales Agents 4,870 $34,597 48.9 3,675 $40,667 49.3
Insurance Sales Agents 13,365 $31,358 38.0 10,230 $35,328 38.9
Securities, Commodities, and Finanancial Services
Sales Agents 6,580 $42,072 68.5 5,045 $50,421 69.5
Travel Agents 4,025 $22,337 32.1 2,520 $26,398 30.6
Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 16,430 $40,754 47.6 12,145 $47,128 50.2
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing 27,990 $39,972 42.3 22,185 $44,093 43.8
Models, Demonstrators, and Product Promoters 1,385 $6,647 27.3 365 $32,045 37.2
Real Estate Brokers and Sales Agents 19,345 $31,902 44.3 12,345 $42,074 47.4
Sales Engineers 745 $51,618 65.4 650 $55,409 65.3
Telemarketers 6,145 $11,015 12.5 2,230 $17,672 13.7
Door-To-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors
and Related Workers 4,735 $12,396 18.4 1,850 $23,192 15.9
Sales and Related Workers, All Other 6,345 $29,396 50.5 3,820 $39,927 53.5
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and
Administrative Support Workers 50,820 $31,732 30.6 40,275 $35,482 30.7
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 1,980 $16,579 8.4 1,120 $20,598 9.8
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.)
VIRGINIA; BOTH SEXES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Telephone Operators 2,495 $17,052 10.1 1,455 $21,388 9.1
Communication Equipment Operators, All Other 510 $26,563 22.7 390 $30,648 23.3
Bill and Account Collectors 5,945 $23,049 13.4 4,095 $25,458 14.4
Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 9,105 $22,135 17.8 6,660 $25,205 19.2
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 43,855 $21,824 14.9 28,740 $25,515 12.5
Gaming Cage Workers 0 . . 0 . .
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 5,325 $25,439 13.0 4,040 $27,196 11.5
Procurement Clerks 1,570 $31,242 28.1 1,330 $32,164 27.0
Tellers 11,005 $15,912 10.5 6,110 $18,843 8.5
Brokerage Clerks 225 $22,025 61.3 115 $28,352 68.7
Correspondence Clerks 430 $23,651 53.6 255 $25,795 41.7
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks 1,400 $24,844 17.2 1,070 $27,448 17.6
Credit Authorizers, Checkers and Clerks 1,285 $23,261 22.6 875 $28,643 25.6
Customer Service Representatives 51,565 $21,757 21.9 33,260 $26,079 22.4
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs 2,585 $26,063 35.1 2,070 $27,324 34.9
File Clerks 6,855 $18,418 19.9 3,715 $24,080 18.1
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 2,690 $12,258 14.1 1,175 $16,001 13.7
Interviewers Except Eligibility and Loan 3,830 $12,741 21.2 1,510 $21,556 18.1
Library Assistants, Clerical 4,120 $10,790 38.2 1,085 $22,222 43.3
Loan Interviewers and Clerks 3,560 $27,056 19.8 3,010 $28,536 20.3
New Account Clerks 335 $25,968 18.5 300 $26,466 16.3
Order Clerks 4,475 $17,464 14.3 2,595 $23,010 14.6
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and
Timekeeping 2,185 $29,495 33.0 1,620 $31,486 32.7
Receptionists and Information Clerks 26,390 $15,145 14.8 12,125 $20,836 11.9
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and
Travel Clerks 4,265 $22,117 26.9 2,590 $28,730 26.5
Information and Record Clerks, All Other 1,770 $18,821 25.1 1,050 $23,324 23.1
Cargo and Freight Agents 600 $31,136 14.8 450 $36,300 17.5
Couriers and Messengers 5,320 $20,192 14.2 3,075 $25,989 12.2
Dispatchers 5,655 $25,095 6.8 4,340 $28,046 7.3
Meter Readers, Utilities 1,030 $25,396 3.7 835 $25,594 4.1
Postal Service Clerks 4,655 $38,332 14.8 3,485 $39,804 16.3
Postal Service Mail Carriers 8,220 $38,131 11.7 6,575 $39,709 11.1
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and
Processing Machine Operators 3,330 $38,350 15.7 2,540 $39,640 16.2
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 9,405 $31,179 30.3 7,260 $35,512 29.9
Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 13,090 $20,045 5.4 9,265 $22,442 4.5
Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 27,840 $18,654 6.4 17,050 $22,734 6.2
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers,
Recordkeeping 1,950 $21,693 7.6 1,305 $26,250 9.2
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 107,730 $22,734 17.0 71,980 $26,736 15.2
Computer Operators 7,400 $27,290 19.9 5,625 $30,833 19.9
Data Entry Keyers 14,795 $18,584 15.7 8,385 $22,749 11.2
Word Processors and Typists 4,175 $20,421 17.8 2,310 $24,246 16.2
Desktop Publishers 570 $30,756 48.4 385 $37,462 41.8
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 4,905 $23,183 19.4 3,625 $25,347 18.7
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.)
VIRGINIA; 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 5,375 $17,852 8.1 3,135 $21,987 6.1
Office Clerks, General 34,195 $19,301 16.7 19,420 $24,273 14.6
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer 1,420 $18,523 12.2 865 $22,333 11.6
Proofreaders and Copy Markers 585 $22,699 34.1 405 $24,688 23.3
Statistical Assistants 1,595 $26,979 26.7 1,090 $32,454 27.0
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other 14,490 $26,920 34.8 10,130 $31,257 33.6
FARMING, FISHING, AND FORESTRY OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Farming, Fishing
and Forestry Workers 880 $28,036 21.5 625 $33,906 16.3
Agricultural Inspectors 375 $33,691 33.5 280 $35,307 38.0
Animal Breeders 95 $21,172 3.1 45 $24,803 6.7
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products 470 $11,016 2.1 145 $19,957 3.5
Miscellaneous Agricultural Workers 8,520 $13,534 8.1 4,470 $18,105 7.4
Fishers and Related Fishing Workers 1,990 $15,402 4.1 685 $21,827 2.6
Hunters and Trappers 10 $17,083 60.0 10 $17,083 60.0
Forest and Conservation Workers 450 $23,278 19.2 295 $26,953 25.1
Logging Workers 3,615 $19,332 2.0 2,115 $24,116 2.7
CONSTRUCTION AND EXTRACTION WORKERS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction
Trades and Extraction Workers 28,335 $36,111 9.9 23,005 $38,345 9.9
Boilermakers 560 $34,543 1.6 385 $35,139 2.3
Brickmasons, Blockmasons, and Stonemasons 6,985 $22,747 2.0 3,525 $27,238 1.6
Carpenters 37,315 $22,941 5.4 23,645 $26,587 5.2
Carpet, Floor and Tile Installers and Finishers 5,220 $25,377 4.2 3,425 $27,792 3.1
Cement Masons, Concrete Finishers, and Terrazzo
Workers 2,400 $21,420 0.5 1,400 $26,320 0.0
Contruction Laborers 27,030 $19,613 3.5 15,395 $24,217 3.8
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators 660 $22,945 0.6 330 $26,378 1.2
Pile-Driver Operators 105 $23,333 0.0 35 $35,250 0.0
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment
Operators 10,015 $27,011 1.8 7,265 $29,979 1.8
Drywall Installers, Ceiling Tile Installers, and
Tapers 5,430 $22,830 2.7 3,215 $25,361 3.3
Electricians 20,130 $31,641 4.0 15,700 $34,630 3.8
Glaziers 1,050 $28,310 2.8 835 $29,525 1.8
Insulation Workers 1,660 $24,615 2.3 1,105 $26,780 1.6
Painters, Construction and Maintenance 15,665 $19,872 7.5 8,255 $24,727 5.8
Paperhangers 520 $24,191 10.0 275 $28,274 8.7
Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 16,010 $28,013 2.3 12,135 $30,765 2.3
Plasterers and Stucco Masons 830 $22,955 4.1 465 $26,660 7.3
Reinforcing Iron Workers 370 $28,550 0.0 250 $30,365 0.0
Roofers 5,185 $20,655 1.1 2,945 $25,203 1.3
Sheet Metal Workers 5,055 $26,722 2.4 3,820 $29,706 2.0
Structural Iron and Steel Workers 1,580 $26,146 3.2 1,000 $30,216 2.7
Helpers, Construction Trades 2,595 $16,924 3.2 1,260 $21,606 2.1
Construction and Building Inspectors 2,625 $34,371 21.2 2,130 $36,436 19.1
Elevator Installers and Repairers 705 $48,864 3.4 630 $50,543 3.8
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.)
VIRGINIA; BOTH SEXES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Fence Erectors 545 $17,835 5.5 300 $21,211 5.7
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers 750 $25,165 11.9 440 $27,289 11.6
Highway Maintenance Workers 2,175 $25,545 3.7 1,760 $26,203 3.5
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment
Operators 195 $35,096 3.6 150 $31,625 4.7
Septic Tank Services and Sewer Pipe Cleaners 210 $24,853 0.0 150 $27,500 0.0
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers 925 $23,505 5.9 590 $29,792 4.6
Derrick, Rotary Drill, and Service Unit Operators,
Oil, Gas, and Mining 20 $34,286 0.0 20 $34,286 0.0
Earth Drillers Except Oil and Gas 780 $29,507 0.0 640 $31,142 0.0
Explosives Workers, Ordnance handling Experts, and
Blasters 545 $32,045 13.9 440 $35,733 17.4
Mining Machine Operators 2,380 $34,773 1.8 1,700 $39,406 1.0
Roof Bolters, Mining 335 $36,211 0.0 260 $37,931 0.0
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas 0 . . 0 . .
Helpers - Extraction Workers 20 $30,500 0.0 15 $31,625 0.0
Other Extraction Workers 400 $27,900 4.0 335 $30,272 0.0
INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics,
Installers and Repairers 11,685 $40,308 11.4 10,070 $41,496 11.6
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine
Repairers 7,440 $31,718 15.9 5,535 $35,979 16.8
Radio and Telecommunications Equipment Installers
and Repairers 6,905 $40,271 7.5 5,700 $41,793 6.8
Avionics Technicians 435 $31,406 11.4 370 $33,167 13.6
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers 1,275 $29,864 4.5 1,015 $33,750 3.4
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Transportation
Equipment 185 $36,667 13.6 175 $37,153 10.2
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Industrial and
Utility 555 $45,863 9.0 455 $49,643 5.5
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor
Vehicles 305 $35,104 0.0 230 $39,167 0.0
Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers
and Repairers 1,295 $21,103 11.7 880 $26,312 11.5
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers 1,150 $29,730 7.0 925 $33,822 7.0
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 2,910 $33,419 5.7 2,465 $35,750 4.9
Automotive Body and Related Repairers 4,165 $29,794 1.5 3,400 $31,513 1.2
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers 395 $29,659 1.0 310 $30,000 0.0
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 26,330 $26,887 3.3 20,480 $29,703 2.9
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine
Specialists 7,210 $30,727 1.8 5,900 $32,086 1.5
Heavy Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Service
Technicians and Mechanics 4,930 $32,123 1.9 4,035 $34,801 2.1
Small Engine Mechanics 1,180 $20,602 1.8 800 $22,225 1.5
Miscellaneous Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Mechanics,
Installers, and Repairers 1,160 $19,531 5.3 805 $22,369 2.0
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.)
VIRGINIA; 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 570 $33,800 4.0 440 $35,341 3.2
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration
Mechanics and Installers 9,655 $30,337 4.8 7,975 $32,091 4.2
Home Appliance Repairers 1,090 $30,020 7.5 835 $31,400 4.3
Industrial and Refractory Machinery Mechanics 14,360 $33,226 2.8 11,945 $35,425 2.6
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 10,655 $28,773 5.1 8,275 $30,767 4.7
Maintenance Workers, Machinery 540 $31,520 3.9 435 $34,598 4.8
Millwrights 1,180 $41,962 4.7 965 $46,445 5.8
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 2,780 $44,289 1.3 2,400 $46,649 1.2
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers 5,355 $34,281 7.5 4,365 $36,795 7.4
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers 1,675 $34,152 11.7 1,320 $36,960 11.1
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and
Repairers 1,255 $21,887 4.1 865 $25,645 3.7
Commercial Divers 210 $40,764 4.3 185 $48,036 4.9
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers 945 $27,078 5.9 655 $30,090 8.5
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers 450 $22,688 0.0 280 $25,804 0.0
Riggers 945 $33,194 4.2 655 $37,246 2.3
Signal and Track Switch Repairers 160 $41,750 8.1 150 $43,000 8.8
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 480 $17,932 4.8 230 $19,605 5.6
Other Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 5,715 $26,800 6.1 4,175 $31,049 6.1
PRODUCTION OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and
Operating Workers 30,105 $35,846 12.7 25,615 $37,710 13.1
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems
Assemblers 90 $18,125 10.0 65 $20,417 0.0
Electrical, Electronics, and Electromechanical
Assemblers 4,765 $20,597 3.7 3,350 $22,874 3.4
Engine and Other Machines Assemblers 385 $22,245 1.3 275 $24,279 0.0
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters 470 $30,469 2.1 370 $32,994 2.7
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators 23,580 $20,510 3.9 16,430 $23,298 3.3
Bakers 2,825 $16,194 8.9 1,720 $20,313 6.6
Butchers and Other Meat, Poultry, and Fish Processing
Workers 6,695 $19,647 2.5 4,595 $22,877 2.2
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine
Operators and Tenders 160 $24,875 0.0 85 $28,594 0.0
Food Batchmakers 1,420 $18,143 6.7 935 $21,815 5.2
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders 170 $16,964 4.2 120 $19,444 0.0
Computer Control Programmers and Operators 395 $27,439 12.6 345 $28,694 14.5
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators,
and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 395 $30,404 3.0 305 $31,311 2.3
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders,
Metal and Plastic 90 $22,500 12.5 65 $26,042 0.0
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders,
Metal and Plastic 325 $21,483 4.6 260 $23,476 2.3
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters,
Operators and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 1,450 $23,942 1.9 1,030 $27,897 2.3
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.)
VIRGINIA; 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 220 $26,522 0.0 160 $30,109 0.0
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine
Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal
and Plastic 1,240 $25,759 1.9 920 $27,182 1.0
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators,
and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 375 $26,165 3.7 285 $26,993 4.2
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and
Tenders, Metal and Plastic 55 $41,250 0.0 50 $41,750 0.0
Machinists 8,395 $31,432 2.9 7,145 $32,299 2.9
Metal Furnace and Kiln Operators and Tenders 655 $27,411 0.9 500 $30,385 0.0
Model Makers and Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic 215 $36,111 24.8 170 $38,269 27.4
Molders and Molding Machine Setters, Operators, and
Tenders, Metal and Plastic 1,710 $23,340 1.1 1,210 $26,098 1.6
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders,
Metal and Plastic 210 $23,828 6.2 170 $25,685 7.6
Tool and Die Makers 790 $35,694 0.0 735 $36,917 0.0
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Workers 12,115 $28,753 1.6 9,050 $30,952 1.9
Heat Treating Equipment Equipment Setters, Operators,
and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 140 $32,361 2.9 135 $32,721 0.0
Lay-Out Workers, Metal and Plastic 955 $29,023 2.6 540 $30,988 2.6
Plating and Coating Machine Setters, operators, and
Tenders, Metal and Plastic 335 $24,167 0.0 285 $24,856 0.0
Tool Grinders, Filers and Sharpeners 355 $29,583 2.0 250 $35,987 2.8
Metalworkers and Plastic Workers, All Others 10,360 $26,177 3.0 8,255 $27,367 3.1
Bookbinders and Bindery Workers 1,350 $22,142 4.7 960 $23,750 3.0
Job Printers 1,945 $27,436 10.8 1,515 $31,043 11.3
Prepress Technicians and Workers 2,045 $25,837 15.7 1,515 $29,564 16.5
Printing Machine Operators 5,205 $30,429 5.6 4,270 $31,500 5.6
Laundry and Dry Cleaning Workers 4,900 $13,781 3.7 2,595 $18,025 3.7
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials 2,040 $13,927 4.6 1,095 $16,250 1.5
Sewing Machine Operators 13,915 $15,670 2.0 8,550 $18,424 1.8
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers 300 $20,764 6.7 220 $22,122 2.7
Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders 45 $14,531 0.0 45 $14,844 0.0
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Sewers 2,865 $14,349 11.2 1,360 $19,120 12.3
Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and
Tenders 750 $19,650 1.5 495 $21,557 2.2
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and
Tenders 460 $16,545 0.4 295 $20,357 0.0
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters,
Operators, and Tenders 2,845 $22,320 1.6 1,920 $23,026 0.6
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine
Setters, Operators, and Tenders 2,000 $19,352 1.5 1,425 $21,011 1.5
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and
Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers 120 $45,000 0.0 85 $45,938 0.0
Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers 50 $19,500 33.3 20 $20,000 0.0
Upholsterers 1,200 $20,679 4.6 815 $24,468 6.7
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other 2,205 $20,489 2.8 1,500 $21,538 2.2
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.)
VIRGINIA; BOTH SEXES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 2,645 $22,388 6.3 1,865 $25,721 3.9
Furniture Finishers 1,205 $17,461 5.3 785 $22,647 1.5
Model Makers and Patternmakers, Wood 45 $20,368 18.6 35 $19,773 22.2
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood 2,770 $19,949 1.5 1,995 $22,101 0.4
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders,
Except Sawing 1,795 $17,213 2.6 1,195 $19,943 2.2
Woodworkers, All Other 785 $19,288 8.9 590 $22,704 8.5
Power Plant Operators, Distributors, and Dispatchers 1,055 $49,328 10.6 865 $51,463 9.7
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators 3,215 $36,687 7.6 2,640 $37,955 6.7
Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System
Workers 2,530 $30,759 7.6 2,225 $31,588 7.5
Miscellaneous Plant and System Operators 1,015 $37,056 4.6 850 $40,307 4.7
Chemical Processing Machine Setters, Operators,
and Tenders 1,875 $36,617 7.7 1,490 $41,609 6.0
Crushing, Grinding, Polishing, Mixing, and Blending
Workers 2,660 $23,785 1.9 1,805 $26,849 1.6
Cutting Workers 2,120 $20,666 2.4 1,440 $24,422 1.1
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine
Setters, Operators, and Tenders 1,315 $27,414 0.9 955 $30,662 0.5
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and
Tenders 455 $24,648 5.7 310 $27,105 8.4
Inspectors, Testers, Sorter, Samplers, and Weighers 22,810 $24,502 11.7 16,690 $28,650 12.0
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers 915 $22,538 24.5 555 $28,576 22.6
Medical, Dental and Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians 1,790 $23,856 12.2 1,285 $27,346 13.5
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 8,225 $17,657 2.8 5,155 $20,868 3.1
Painting Workers 4,185 $23,589 3.0 3,100 $26,808 2.4
Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine
Workers 1,855 $16,025 10.8 1,105 $23,102 10.4
Semiconductor Processors 120 $31,397 0.0 110 $31,638 0.0
Cementing and Gluing Machine Operators and Tenders 675 $16,599 3.6 455 $20,530 5.3
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment
Operators and Tenders 260 $21,225 10.0 160 $29,063 3.8
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders 150 $31,705 0.0 120 $36,250 0.0
Etchers and Engravers 320 $18,468 10.1 225 $22,500 14.2
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, except Metal and
Plastic 870 $19,890 18.7 565 $25,662 21.7
Paper Goods Machines Setters, Operators, and Tenders 1,165 $36,290 1.0 925 $38,981 1.3
Tire Builders 1,430 $40,313 2.7 1,290 $41,607 2.9
Helpers-Production Workers 1,255 $21,257 2.8 865 $22,139 3.7
Production Workers, All Other 36,850 $22,445 3.7 26,075 $26,521 3.4
TRANSPORTATION AND MATERIAL MOVING OCCUPATIONS
Supervisors, Transportation and Material Moving
Workers 6,440 $32,231 14.6 5,175 $34,461 14.5
Aircraft Pilots and Flight Engineers 4,015 $61,104 81.2 2,755 $61,002 80.9
Air Traffic Controllers and Airfield Operations
Specialists 1,660 $63,112 36.3 1,490 $66,776 38.8
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.)
VIRGINIA; 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 140 $16,786 0.0 80 $26,750 0.0
Bus Drivers 15,465 $12,620 4.4 4,420 $21,981 3.9
Driver/Sales Workers and Truck Drivers 77,855 $26,463 3.6 55,380 $30,000 3.1
Taxi Drivers and Chauffers 6,950 $16,263 18.2 3,430 $20,884 15.4
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other 325 $15,417 6.8 110 $30,104 9.9
Locomotive Engineers and Operators 1,155 $50,697 9.9 945 $51,139 8.7
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators 100 $34,643 6.9 70 $46,250 10.0
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters 1,165 $43,535 9.4 905 $45,400 10.7
Subway, Streetcar, and Other Rail Transportation
Workers 310 $39,487 13.1 230 $41,793 8.7
Sailors and Marine Oilers 820 $21,034 7.9 480 $22,898 9.2
Ship and Boat Captains and Operators 950 $46,563 20.9 515 $53,958 23.2
Ship Engineers 615 $46,506 27.1 480 $50,833 29.7
Bridge and Lock Tenders 100 $31,842 0.0 50 $40,536 0.0
Parking Lot Attendants 1,375 $13,967 9.2 660 $19,117 6.5
Service Station Attendants 1,715 $14,264 5.4 895 $17,560 6.4
Transportation Inspectors 890 $40,011 21.5 785 $40,459 22.1
Other Transportation Workers 520 $28,539 13.1 405 $29,975 15.1
Conveyor Operators and Tenders 150 $19,306 7.4 85 $26,250 7.1
Crane and Tower Operators 2,370 $36,108 2.1 1,815 $38,737 2.0
Dredge, Excavating, and Loading Machine Operators 1,625 $27,917 0.5 1,195 $30,214 0.0
Hoist and Winch Operators 300 $27,381 5.4 215 $34,750 5.5
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 11,615 $22,118 1.8 8,600 $24,219 1.9
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 6,295 $16,109 4.3 3,405 $20,832 4.9
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Materials Movers,
Hand 37,300 $18,874 3.6 22,865 $23,099 3.7
Machine Feeders and Offbearers 1,690 $18,407 2.5 1,025 $21,158 2.5
Packers and Packagers, Hand 9,075 $15,194 2.8 4,955 $18,967 3.1
Pumping Station Operators 305 $31,357 4.9 225 $33,333 6.7
Refuse and Recyclable Materials Collectors 1,785 $17,027 3.2 1,130 $21,491 3.2
Shuttle Car Operators 250 $27,880 0.0 125 $28,583 0.0
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders 190 $21,000 0.0 165 $21,042 0.0
Material Moving Workers, All Other 1,685 $21,976 4.2 1,250 $25,851 2.2
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