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TABLE 2. Earnings by Detailed Occupation: 1999: Vermont: 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 322,700 $23,828 32.2 205,430 $30,152 32.7
MANAGEMENT OCCUPATIONS
Chief executives 2,515 $69,750 64.5 2,090 $75,278 64.3
General and Operations Managers 1,995 $44,942 52.6 1,710 $46,304 51.4
Legislators 125 $24,792 71.8 65 $41,146 55.6
Advertising and Promotions Managers 180 $29,408 51.4 150 $32,750 55.7
Marketing and Sales Managers 1,860 $37,175 61.2 1,460 $42,061 60.6
Public Relations Managers 225 $39,135 68.2 170 $46,429 68.5
Administrative Services Managers 270 $41,705 48.3 235 $44,706 49.1
Computer and Information Systems Managers 775 $51,204 63.7 650 $55,000 61.1
Financial Managers 2,120 $40,179 55.2 1,740 $43,383 56.7
Human Resources Managers 875 $38,866 51.7 705 $41,964 52.0
Industrial Production Managers 885 $41,193 34.4 830 $41,958 34.1
Purchasing Managers 325 $39,896 41.3 290 $40,787 37.7
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 420 $34,688 16.5 365 $38,438 17.0
Farm, Ranch, and Other Agricultural Managers 1,140 $23,012 19.5 860 $25,373 20.9
Farmers and Ranchers 2,825 $12,941 18.3 2,120 $16,232 17.0
Construction Managers 1,740 $35,156 28.9 1,400 $38,377 30.0
Education Administrators 2,695 $36,093 79.7 1,775 $41,639 82.5
Engineering Managers 370 $70,743 79.0 325 $71,000 79.0
Food Service Managers 1,595 $23,662 32.7 1,085 $27,656 36.2
Funeral Directors 140 $35,278 29.7 115 $41,500 35.3
Gaming Managers 60 $22,153 18.0 50 $23,125 22.4
Lodging Managers 1,115 $25,625 45.5 760 $28,750 43.2
Medical and Health Services Managers 1,105 $43,110 66.1 875 $46,090 65.7
Natural Sciences Managers 70 $29,333 91.2 50 $30,000 100.0
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents 325 $40,163 8.6 235 $42,672 8.1
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association
Managers 810 $29,161 33.5 575 $31,936 29.0
Social and Community Service Managers 1,115 $28,250 70.8 805 $33,520 72.5
Managers, All Other 4,790 $36,949 46.0 3,660 $41,773 46.9
BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL OPERATIONS OCCUPATIONS
Agents and Business Managers of Artists,Performers,
and Athletes 115 $25,145 73.9 70 $26,279 87.5
Purchasing Agents and Buyers, Farm Products 60 $21,250 3.3 45 $22,422 4.4
Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 580 $22,344 22.8 370 $28,446 20.3
Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and
Farm Products 580 $33,581 33.8 500 $35,732 38.2
Claims Adusters, Appraisers, Examiners, and
Investigators 445 $32,159 40.8 395 $33,309 39.1
Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction,
Health and Safety, and Transportation 330 $37,500 47.3 295 $40,625 50.2
Cost Estimators 240 $36,858 37.7 185 $37,969 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.)
VERMONT; 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 1,560 $30,000 51.0 1,150 $33,630 49.4
Logisticians 130 $39,091 16.4 120 $39,318 11.7
Management Analysts 1,295 $36,750 77.2 735 $50,197 73.4
Meeting and Convention Planners 125 $22,120 41.5 45 $31,458 44.4
Other Business Operations Specialists 825 $24,860 37.0 595 $27,754 31.1
Accountants and Auditors 3,550 $31,265 63.8 2,630 $34,846 64.6
Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate 435 $25,150 47.8 250 $35,000 57.6
Budget Analysts 60 $36,650 39.0 50 $37,000 30.8
Credit Analysts 90 $32,885 71.6 85 $32,981 73.3
Financial Analysts 135 $42,083 75.2 125 $43,333 73.0
Personal Financial Advisors 500 $39,167 70.1 340 $65,208 60.4
Insurance Underwriters 100 $28,667 27.6 85 $29,750 20.0
Financial Examiners 4 $175,000 0.0 0 . .
Loan Counselors and Officers 740 $31,750 45.3 600 $32,589 45.9
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 145 $42,500 55.5 115 $52,813 50.4
Tax Preparers 230 $21,797 34.3 110 $26,852 20.0
Financial Specialists, All Other 100 $31,429 65.0 80 $29,732 61.7
COMPUTER AND MATHEMATICAL OCCUPATIONS
Computer Scientists and System Analyts 1,175 $36,460 49.4 855 $40,580 48.1
Computer Programmers 1,280 $46,270 62.0 1,010 $49,216 60.4
Computer Software Engineers 1,295 $48,079 75.7 1,055 $51,632 76.8
Computer Support Specialists 750 $30,094 39.1 510 $32,088 40.5
Database Administrators 195 $39,375 71.6 175 $42,143 75.0
Network and Computer Systems Administrators 560 $40,000 52.9 490 $40,957 49.9
Network Systems and Data Communication Analysts 615 $29,670 54.9 430 $33,144 52.0
Actuaries 25 $70,208 100.0 20 $70,417 100.0
Mathematicians 4 $50,750 100.0 4 $31,250 100.0
Operations Research Analysts 130 $37,100 62.9 75 $41,250 58.4
Statisticians 75 $36,492 82.7 65 $36,815 85.1
Miscellaneous Mathematical Science Occupations 10 $12,083 80.0 4 $20,000 50.0
ARCHITECTURE, ENGINEERING OCCUPATIONS
Architects, Except Naval 670 $33,971 85.3 490 $39,115 85.5
Surveyors, Cartographers, and Photogrammetrists 195 $31,528 77.9 145 $34,545 76.7
Aerospace Engineers 155 $59,750 69.3 130 $63,365 68.7
Agricultural Engineers 0 . . 0 . .
Biomedical Engineers 20 $50,625 100.0 20 $50,625 100.0
Chemical Engineers 65 $62,500 84.8 55 $61,500 85.2
Civil Engineers 505 $46,990 77.2 365 $53,029 81.1
Computer Hardware Engineers 190 $52,019 60.8 160 $59,271 65.2
Electrical and Electronic Engineers 1,050 $63,066 82.0 935 $64,792 81.5
Environmental Engineers 120 $45,329 81.0 115 $45,658 80.2
Industrial Engineers, Including Health and Safety 590 $49,667 55.1 495 $51,321 54.1
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects 15 $48,750 100.0 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.)
VERMONT; BOTH SEXES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Materials Engineers 115 $36,563 54.7 80 $42,125 56.8
Mechanical Engineers 660 $50,000 59.5 550 $51,304 60.9
Mining and Geological Engineers,Including Mining
Safety Engineers 4 $76,250 100.0 4 $76,250 100.0
Nuclear Engineers 10 $87,500 100.0 4 $112,500 100.0
Petroleum Engineers 0 . . 0 . .
Engineers, All Others 1,415 $52,220 74.2 1,185 $56,302 74.7
Drafters 440 $32,619 16.2 325 $39,583 12.6
Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters 1,965 $40,927 16.6 1,685 $42,365 16.3
Surveying and Mapping Technicians 195 $13,750 6.7 75 $22,500 0.0
LIFE, PHYSICAL, AND SOCIAL SCIENCE OCCUPATIONS
Agricultural and Food Scientists 80 $21,750 58.8 45 $27,000 81.8
Biological Scientists 250 $26,635 93.6 155 $31,202 95.4
Conservation Scientists and Foresters 235 $35,179 84.1 170 $37,813 86.9
Medical Scientists 160 $37,063 100.0 130 $41,429 100.0
Astronomers and Physicists 20 $46,250 89.5 20 $46,250 89.5
Atmospheric and Space Scientists 20 $32,500 80.0 10 $53,438 80.0
Chemists and Materials Scientists 85 $34,250 95.4 70 $34,750 100.0
Environmental Scientists and Geoscientists 145 $32,639 91.6 115 $36,964 89.6
Physical Scientists, All Other 305 $24,671 99.7 195 $32,500 99.5
Economists 40 $62,188 100.0 40 $62,500 100.0
Market/Survey Researchers 230 $35,208 68.3 165 $41,625 68.5
Psychologists 840 $29,783 99.8 370 $37,000 100.0
Sociologists 4 $3,750 100.0 0 . .
Urban and Regional Planners 75 $31,875 100.0 50 $40,625 100.0
Miscellaneous Social Scientists and Related Workers 120 $22,778 84.7 50 $30,313 96.0
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians 125 $31,346 41.3 120 $31,538 41.7
Biological Technicians 35 $28,036 62.9 20 $30,000 83.3
Chemical Technicians 70 $29,688 20.8 55 $28,438 5.4
Geological and Petroleum Technicians 10 $35,000 25.0 10 $35,000 25.0
Nuclear Technicians 4 $71,250 0.0 4 $71,250 0.0
Other Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians 425 $20,093 57.7 200 $30,192 62.4
COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL SERVICES OCCUPATIONS
Counselors 2,230 $26,074 81.0 1,165 $29,729 78.8
Social Workers 2,055 $25,191 72.2 1,490 $28,984 70.8
Misc. Community and Social Service Specialists 965 $21,724 58.2 595 $25,133 57.8
Clergy 710 $23,542 88.0 500 $27,660 90.6
Directors, Religious Activities and Education 90 $14,286 71.7 35 $23,750 35.1
Religious Workers, All Other 120 $21,111 77.1 65 $25,450 81.0
LEGAL OCCUPATIONS
Lawyers 1,880 $52,459 100.0 1,425 $57,625 100.0
Judges, Magistrates, and Other Judicial Workers 280 $47,500 74.5 215 $51,791 74.9
Paralegals and Legal Assistants 830 $25,916 34.2 530 $30,642 27.6
Miscellaneous Legal Support Workers 425 $17,868 50.1 190 $36,250 43.2
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.)
VERMONT; 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 3,635 $38,454 94.7 2,480 $45,280 96.7
Preschool and Kindergarten Teachers 1,140 $14,840 47.9 695 $17,396 48.1
Elementary and Middle School Teachers 8,575 $31,290 94.9 6,225 $35,509 96.8
Secondary School Teachers 3,360 $32,275 94.8 2,535 $35,711 95.8
Special Education Teachers 1,145 $21,885 75.2 730 $30,409 80.3
Other Teachers and Instructors 2,105 $13,784 65.9 755 $25,917 69.0
Archivists, Curators, and Museum Technicians 170 $26,389 78.6 85 $36,339 79.3
Librarians 925 $21,829 88.0 375 $32,297 87.2
Library Technicians 140 $10,833 12.0 50 $26,696 26.5
Teacher Assistants 3,610 $10,240 26.4 650 $14,474 29.3
Other Education, Training, and Library Workers 395 $31,295 77.7 240 $34,625 82.6
ARTS, DESIGN, ENTERTAINMENT, SPORTS, AND MEDIA
OCCUPATIONS
Artists and Related Workers 1,040 $12,857 55.9 485 $24,412 52.7
Designers 1,970 $23,767 47.2 1,265 $30,100 45.1
Actors 25 $9,750 68.0 4 $55,833 100.0
Producers and Directors 250 $27,292 80.6 175 $31,641 77.7
Athletes, Coaches, Umpires and Related Workers 880 $14,444 56.5 280 $26,667 58.6
Dancers and Choreographers 20 $8,194 47.4 4 $8,750 100.0
Musicians, Singers and Related Workers 310 $6,941 65.4 60 $21,250 67.7
Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related
Workers, All Other 90 $10,962 52.2 35 $26,458 36.4
Announcers 180 $22,969 45.6 125 $25,121 42.4
News Analysts, Reporters, and Correspondents 275 $23,882 84.6 160 $29,292 90.7
Public Relations Specialists 420 $30,833 67.9 255 $38,646 64.7
Editors 465 $25,580 82.1 285 $33,125 81.7
Technical Writers 260 $30,921 64.6 180 $37,381 55.6
Writers and Authors 730 $18,947 86.8 285 $27,344 86.3
Miscellaneous Media and Communication Workers 145 $18,750 54.1 20 $34,167 50.0
Broadcast and Sound Engineering Technicians and
Radio Operators 260 $16,538 44.6 120 $34,118 31.1
Photographers 245 $26,641 59.3 140 $33,958 58.2
Television, Video and Motion Picture Camera
Operators and Editors 100 $22,321 75.2 35 $36,875 83.8
Media and Communication Equipment Workers,
All Other 0 . . 0 . .
HEALTHCARE PRACTIONERS AND TECHNICAL OCCUPATIONS
Chiropractors 120 $36,094 89.3 65 $4,792 100.0
Dentists 340 $91,750 100.0 175 $99,861 100.0
Dieticians and Nutritionists 195 $25,804 81.0 75 $33,889 71.6
Optometrists 75 $74,643 100.0 50 $97,500 100.0
Pharmacists 440 $60,862 99.1 305 $66,375 99.3
Physicians and Surgeons 1,865 $85,724 100.0 1,245 $105,946 100.0
Physician Assistants 165 $35,417 71.7 95 $50,662 69.1
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.)
VERMONT; BOTH SEXES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Podiatrists 25 $105,313 100.0 20 $107,813 100.0
Registered Nurses 6,105 $32,099 58.3 3,020 $39,692 55.4
Audiologists 50 $45,750 100.0 40 $47,375 100.0
Occupational Therapists 225 $35,083 86.3 75 $38,942 100.0
Physical Therapists 515 $36,473 96.3 270 $42,057 94.1
Radiation Therapists 15 $45,313 0.0 10 $51,250 0.0
Recreational Therapists 55 $16,563 69.1 20 $21,786 100.0
Respiratory Therapists 175 $35,000 21.0 140 $37,000 23.9
Speech-Language Pathologists 255 $33,042 98.1 110 $40,192 100.0
Therapists, All Others 210 $24,750 84.8 95 $35,000 79.2
Veterinarians 280 $42,708 100.0 195 $51,118 100.0
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practioners,
All Other 40 $13,750 65.0 20 $17,083 73.7
Clinical Lab Technologists and Technicians 640 $29,148 59.9 400 $37,321 68.3
Dental Hygienists 465 $31,346 16.4 170 $36,625 17.4
Diagnostic Related Technologists and Technicians 365 $30,184 15.8 200 $32,321 15.4
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 225 $20,903 23.6 115 $32,019 27.0
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practioners Support
Technicians 635 $18,333 17.4 365 $21,371 12.8
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 1,710 $23,071 9.5 960 $26,677 5.7
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 195 $16,250 15.2 120 $22,292 6.7
Opticians, Dispensing 85 $28,750 11.5 65 $27,321 3.1
Miscellaneous Health Technologists and Technicians 155 $22,986 26.8 80 $30,938 13.4
Other Healthcare Practioners and Technical
Occupations 170 $30,625 56.0 135 $32,750 63.0
HEALTHCARE SUPPORT OCCUPATIONS
Nursing, Psychiatric, and Home Health Aides 4,085 $15,612 7.9 2,010 $20,010 4.8
Occupational Therapist Assistants and Aides 55 $11,250 31.6 15 $30,625 23.5
Physical Therapist Assistants and Aides 80 $24,792 21.5 50 $26,750 4.0
Massage Therapists 305 $11,167 43.5 60 $22,708 54.1
Dental Assistants 495 $19,736 12.9 265 $21,230 7.5
Medical Assistants and Other Healthcare Support
Occupations 1,020 $17,125 20.7 495 $21,951 10.9
PROTECTIVE SERVICE OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Correctional
Officers 100 $45,707 40.6 90 $45,833 39.1
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and
Detectives 230 $48,571 27.6 220 $48,929 27.3
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Fire Fighting and
Prevention Workers 50 $45,250 10.2 50 $45,250 10.2
Supervisors, Protective Service Workers, All Other 120 $28,182 14.8 100 $31,250 14.7
Fire Fighters 210 $36,190 7.1 195 $36,548 7.7
Fire Inspectors 35 $31,635 78.4 30 $32,308 73.3
Baliffs, Correctional Officers and Jailers 390 $31,037 11.1 360 $31,193 8.9
Detectives and Criminal Investigators 215 $45,179 53.7 190 $46,786 53.2
Fish and Game Wardens 15 $43,438 52.9 15 $44,063 60.0
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.)
VERMONT; BOTH SEXES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Parking Enforcement Workers 10 $18,750 0.0 4 $20,000 0.0
Police and Sheriff Patrol Officers 1,010 $37,273 33.1 910 $37,896 33.3
Transit and Railroad Police 4 $33,750 0.0 4 $33,750 0.0
Animal Control Workers 20 $15,750 0.0 4 $13,750 0.0
Private Detectives and Investigators 120 $36,250 57.4 70 $42,222 62.5
Security Guards and Gaming Surveillance Officers 995 $16,044 8.9 470 $25,060 8.1
Crossing Guards 260 $5,272 19.2 15 $16,563 0.0
Lifeguards and Other Protective Service Workers 255 $8,571 34.4 50 $22,500 46.2
FOOD PREPARATION AND SERVING RELATED OCCUPATIONS
Chefs and Head Cooks 1,285 $22,366 14.8 830 $28,013 14.4
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation
and Serving Workers 1,205 $19,054 17.1 850 $21,441 17.1
Cooks 3,250 $12,148 5.4 1,325 $18,503 5.1
Food Preparation Workers 890 $8,817 6.4 290 $16,509 2.4
Bartenders 955 $12,537 21.4 335 $17,688 10.8
Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers,
Including Fast Food 800 $10,687 7.3 310 $16,091 4.5
Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession and
Coffee Shop 205 $10,142 4.4 60 $12,266 3.4
Waiters and Waitresses 3,415 $10,608 15.9 960 $16,937 18.0
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant 285 $10,486 6.0 75 $15,964 6.8
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender
Helpers 180 $8,919 6.7 40 $14,861 12.8
Dishwashers 690 $7,697 0.3 190 $14,444 0.0
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee
Shop 280 $6,952 19.6 40 $25,625 30.8
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers,
All Other 10 $20,500 0.0 4 $13,750 0.0
BUILDING AND GROUNDS CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and
Janitorial Workers 605 $21,788 6.6 480 $24,432 5.6
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn
Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 385 $26,280 23.8 250 $30,516 26.3
Janitors and Building Cleaners 4,610 $16,891 5.7 2,710 $21,239 4.5
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 3,555 $9,811 5.8 1,130 $16,038 6.1
Pest Control Workers 40 $26,875 15.4 35 $30,625 16.2
Grounds Maintenance Workers 2,085 $16,087 15.3 865 $22,372 14.5
PERSONAL CARE AND SERVICE OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Gaming Workers 80 $20,250 32.9 40 $27,000 38.1
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service
Workers 415 $23,095 29.1 280 $28,382 26.8
Animal Trainers 115 $22,361 40.9 70 $25,563 39.1
Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 280 $15,449 19.6 145 $20,000 25.7
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.)
VERMONT; BOTH SEXES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Gaming Workers 10 $10,833 0.0 4 $11,250 0.0
Motion Picture Projectionists 4 $13,438 0.0 0 . .
Ushers,Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers 45 $13,625 36.2 15 $14,500 75.0
Miscellaneous Entertainment Attendants and Related
Workers 475 $11,168 14.6 135 $21,591 6.7
Funeral Service Workers 20 $18,056 15.0 15 $18,750 20.0
Barbers 120 $14,722 10.0 45 $27,875 6.4
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 1,525 $14,402 8.5 720 $16,250 6.8
Miscellaneous Personal Appearance Workers 100 $12,586 5.0 45 $13,942 11.6
Baggage Porters, Bellhops, and Concierges 95 $20,625 7.3 50 $25,208 14.6
Tour and Travel Guides 220 $5,648 21.2 50 $18,750 6.3
Transportation Attendants 70 $21,071 41.4 25 $36,250 32.0
Child Care Workers 3,715 $10,152 14.8 1,830 $15,006 13.4
Personal and Home Care Aides 1,575 $11,745 13.3 625 $18,977 12.5
Recreation and Fitness Workers 665 $14,236 43.7 235 $23,603 50.6
Residential Advisors 205 $10,063 42.0 70 $21,667 38.6
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other 75 $10,556 17.6 35 $21,205 39.4
SALES AND RELATED OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales
Workers 8,085 $25,479 26.5 6,210 $28,669 25.1
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales
Workers 2,005 $31,924 33.1 1,600 $33,963 30.7
Cashiers 4,400 $9,405 9.9 1,440 $16,387 10.2
Counter and Rental Clerks 300 $12,500 6.0 120 $18,026 6.6
Parts Salespersons 310 $24,569 4.2 280 $24,957 3.9
Retail Salespersons 6,680 $15,779 21.8 3,435 $25,178 20.6
Advertising Sales Agents 575 $26,591 52.8 415 $32,286 51.4
Insurance Sales Agents 1,030 $31,336 38.6 810 $36,453 41.2
Securities, Commodities, and Finanancial Services
Sales Agents 525 $33,015 62.8 325 $40,900 66.0
Travel Agents 285 $19,913 42.5 200 $21,835 42.8
Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 880 $30,864 38.7 635 $36,667 45.0
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing 2,795 $32,146 37.2 2,040 $36,706 37.8
Models, Demonstrators, and Product Promoters 90 $10,417 14.1 35 $17,292 6.1
Real Estate Brokers and Sales Agents 1,345 $30,486 44.0 825 $40,873 45.5
Sales Engineers 70 $51,458 36.2 50 $50,833 42.0
Telemarketers 380 $12,278 26.9 135 $21,715 30.8
Door-To-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors
and Related Workers 420 $9,528 15.0 120 $21,875 16.1
Sales and Related Workers, All Other 595 $29,719 56.1 410 $36,250 66.7
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and
Administrative Support Workers 4,390 $26,128 26.2 3,405 $28,054 22.0
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 170 $15,488 21.5 70 $17,500 14.7
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.)
VERMONT; BOTH SEXES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Telephone Operators 125 $16,823 1.6 65 $30,781 3.2
Communication Equipment Operators, All Other 30 $10,000 43.3 15 $26,719 86.7
Bill and Account Collectors 170 $25,150 11.2 110 $29,375 10.8
Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 775 $19,340 12.6 490 $21,821 6.1
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 4,975 $19,897 16.1 2,785 $24,310 12.4
Gaming Cage Workers 4 $11,250 0.0 0 . .
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 245 $23,750 29.7 165 $25,824 35.3
Procurement Clerks 65 $32,188 23.1 45 $39,028 20.0
Tellers 975 $15,498 9.7 510 $18,922 5.5
Brokerage Clerks 4 $21,250 0.0 4 $21,250 0.0
Correspondence Clerks 10 $17,143 58.3 4 $23,750 0.0
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks 155 $23,676 33.8 75 $25,982 37.7
Credit Authorizers, Checkers and Clerks 125 $18,393 27.0 70 $18,625 44.1
Customer Service Representatives 3,345 $21,387 23.6 2,215 $25,386 23.4
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs 175 $30,221 35.3 145 $31,691 29.9
File Clerks 860 $14,760 27.0 415 $20,395 15.2
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 375 $15,931 17.1 175 $21,146 17.6
Interviewers Except Eligibility and Loan 705 $9,976 42.0 200 $23,042 31.7
Library Assistants, Clerical 430 $7,582 37.1 55 $20,870 30.4
Loan Interviewers and Clerks 175 $25,648 24.1 140 $26,713 18.4
New Account Clerks 30 $25,625 6.5 20 $28,125 9.1
Order Clerks 425 $17,794 22.4 245 $21,486 22.0
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and
Timekeeping 120 $21,359 19.8 90 $22,206 11.4
Receptionists and Information Clerks 2,205 $16,098 14.9 1,050 $20,674 12.7
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and
Travel Clerks 310 $17,896 33.8 160 $22,396 37.7
Information and Record Clerks, All Other 195 $23,026 52.0 105 $26,164 58.9
Cargo and Freight Agents 75 $26,339 8.2 60 $26,786 10.3
Couriers and Messengers 600 $19,866 15.9 305 $31,438 19.8
Dispatchers 705 $27,226 7.7 565 $28,852 7.4
Meter Readers, Utilities 110 $25,125 4.6 90 $27,000 2.2
Postal Service Clerks 510 $35,846 11.9 370 $38,356 12.7
Postal Service Mail Carriers 1,005 $36,280 16.7 790 $38,750 16.5
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and
Processing Machine Operators 295 $29,773 14.3 195 $36,875 14.9
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 900 $29,429 26.9 710 $32,188 28.1
Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 1,600 $21,867 4.1 1,175 $24,236 3.2
Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 1,895 $17,188 11.2 1,130 $21,903 10.4
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers,
Recordkeeping 285 $23,537 16.3 235 $24,539 19.1
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 8,260 $20,682 16.8 5,090 $24,453 13.1
Computer Operators 480 $22,431 15.1 335 $26,757 16.2
Data Entry Keyers 1,335 $19,261 16.2 785 $21,962 15.1
Word Processors and Typists 200 $12,069 26.8 75 $19,375 21.3
Desktop Publishers 75 $22,250 38.2 45 $29,712 53.5
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 430 $22,385 15.2 325 $23,906 17.6
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.)
VERMONT; 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 310 $16,131 8.7 135 $21,023 10.9
Office Clerks, General 2,890 $15,750 19.0 1,250 $23,328 17.9
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer 100 $17,353 20.0 55 $23,438 7.4
Proofreaders and Copy Markers 170 $20,000 47.1 95 $29,097 38.1
Statistical Assistants 60 $33,194 65.6 30 $34,722 63.3
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other 1,130 $24,622 48.2 735 $27,288 45.8
FARMING, FISHING, AND FORESTRY OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Farming, Fishing
and Forestry Workers 150 $21,389 12.7 110 $25,529 8.3
Agricultural Inspectors 20 $36,250 38.1 20 $37,083 42.1
Animal Breeders 45 $10,156 48.9 35 $10,938 51.4
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products 40 $15,000 10.5 35 $15,391 12.1
Miscellaneous Agricultural Workers 2,125 $14,063 11.0 1,265 $17,563 6.4
Fishers and Related Fishing Workers 15 $3,333 75.0 0 . .
Hunters and Trappers 0 . . 0 . .
Forest and Conservation Workers 90 $20,313 49.5 55 $23,250 48.1
Logging Workers 1,310 $17,100 5.7 735 $19,519 6.8
CONSTRUCTION AND EXTRACTION WORKERS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction
Trades and Extraction Workers 2,700 $31,673 11.9 1,965 $34,537 10.5
Boilermakers 60 $30,221 0.0 60 $30,083 0.0
Brickmasons, Blockmasons, and Stonemasons 435 $28,583 9.0 265 $31,250 7.2
Carpenters 5,885 $22,884 12.8 3,580 $26,761 11.5
Carpet, Floor and Tile Installers and Finishers 225 $27,000 8.4 160 $31,490 6.2
Cement Masons, Concrete Finishers, and Terrazzo
Workers 70 $24,091 0.0 35 $30,625 0.0
Contruction Laborers 1,920 $21,650 5.7 1,040 $24,939 5.9
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators 105 $23,571 0.0 20 $35,833 0.0
Pile-Driver Operators 4 $23,750 0.0 0 . .
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment
Operators 1,095 $27,119 1.0 640 $30,841 1.7
Drywall Installers, Ceiling Tile Installers, and
Tapers 280 $23,555 1.8 125 $28,375 2.4
Electricians 1,585 $30,213 11.9 1,315 $31,299 7.9
Glaziers 100 $23,500 12.0 75 $26,250 16.0
Insulation Workers 50 $31,667 6.0 35 $39,688 0.0
Painters, Construction and Maintenance 1,610 $16,610 15.8 770 $22,115 18.4
Paperhangers 50 $7,250 19.2 15 $3,125 46.2
Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 1,350 $29,867 3.5 1,030 $31,150 3.3
Plasterers and Stucco Masons 35 $19,861 0.0 15 $21,875 0.0
Reinforcing Iron Workers 0 . . 0 . .
Roofers 520 $19,826 1.9 275 $26,507 1.8
Sheet Metal Workers 280 $26,335 0.4 200 $28,289 0.5
Structural Iron and Steel Workers 45 $30,625 6.8 35 $31,146 8.6
Helpers, Construction Trades 120 $15,917 1.7 70 $20,625 0.0
Construction and Building Inspectors 60 $30,938 37.1 30 $37,500 30.0
Elevator Installers and Repairers 4 $65,750 28.6 4 $65,750 28.6
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.)
VERMONT; BOTH SEXES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Fence Erectors 45 $17,321 10.9 15 $26,250 31.3
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers 65 $20,357 12.1 45 $25,536 14.0
Highway Maintenance Workers 700 $27,078 1.9 585 $27,860 0.5
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment
Operators 20 $31,250 0.0 15 $30,000 0.0
Septic Tank Services and Sewer Pipe Cleaners 10 $26,250 0.0 4 $24,375 0.0
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers 65 $19,286 12.1 30 $37,500 10.0
Derrick, Rotary Drill, and Service Unit Operators,
Oil, Gas, and Mining 10 $32,917 0.0 10 $32,917 0.0
Earth Drillers Except Oil and Gas 125 $31,488 1.6 95 $34,000 2.1
Explosives Workers, Ordnance handling Experts, and
Blasters 25 $37,841 0.0 15 $38,523 0.0
Mining Machine Operators 105 $26,625 0.0 45 $35,083 0.0
Roof Bolters, Mining 0 . . 0 . .
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas 0 . . 0 . .
Helpers - Extraction Workers 0 . . 0 . .
Other Extraction Workers 75 $28,125 0.0 55 $30,938 0.0
INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics,
Installers and Repairers 1,020 $36,893 4.7 905 $37,989 4.5
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine
Repairers 390 $30,539 18.7 300 $32,500 15.1
Radio and Telecommunications Equipment Installers
and Repairers 295 $35,982 4.4 260 $38,958 2.3
Avionics Technicians 35 $35,167 0.0 25 $35,833 0.0
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers 40 $21,094 24.4 25 $27,813 0.0
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Transportation
Equipment 15 $52,500 0.0 15 $78,333 0.0
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Industrial and
Utility 35 $41,250 0.0 15 $41,750 0.0
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor
Vehicles 30 $27,500 0.0 30 $27,500 0.0
Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers
and Repairers 125 $17,917 13.4 75 $20,625 0.0
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers 55 $31,500 11.1 50 $31,731 12.0
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 175 $40,625 9.1 160 $40,842 9.9
Automotive Body and Related Repairers 500 $23,289 3.0 415 $25,150 3.6
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers 45 $21,000 0.0 45 $20,938 0.0
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 2,700 $24,202 1.9 2,215 $25,582 1.1
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine
Specialists 650 $29,297 2.9 535 $30,446 0.6
Heavy Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Service
Technicians and Mechanics 480 $29,253 5.4 385 $30,000 5.2
Small Engine Mechanics 200 $19,297 3.5 125 $22,237 3.2
Miscellaneous Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Mechanics,
Installers, and Repairers 110 $20,577 10.9 60 $26,417 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.)
VERMONT; 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 55 $36,250 0.0 50 $36,667 0.0
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration
Mechanics and Installers 530 $32,188 4.7 440 $34,875 4.6
Home Appliance Repairers 155 $25,859 1.3 135 $26,953 1.5
Industrial and Refractory Machinery Mechanics 1,230 $33,391 4.8 1,050 $34,766 4.8
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 1,240 $28,184 5.9 1,035 $30,377 5.0
Maintenance Workers, Machinery 45 $35,500 0.0 35 $28,750 0.0
Millwrights 110 $31,094 0.0 80 $33,333 0.0
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 250 $51,382 4.0 220 $54,205 4.6
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers 335 $52,083 5.1 320 $53,021 5.3
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers 160 $23,702 23.3 115 $24,471 26.5
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and
Repairers 70 $22,500 4.4 50 $24,375 6.1
Commercial Divers 0 . . 0 . .
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers 30 $22,188 23.3 25 $31,250 29.2
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers 10 $21,250 0.0 4 $28,750 0.0
Riggers 15 $40,694 0.0 4 $35,000 0.0
Signal and Track Switch Repairers 0 . . 0 . .
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 35 $11,042 0.0 15 $30,909 0.0
Other Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 615 $23,507 9.4 450 $30,160 10.0
PRODUCTION OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and
Operating Workers 3,345 $35,507 15.0 2,865 $37,097 13.6
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems
Assemblers 35 $28,295 29.7 35 $28,295 29.7
Electrical, Electronics, and Electromechanical
Assemblers 630 $22,037 6.5 460 $25,685 4.1
Engine and Other Machines Assemblers 85 $31,645 16.1 80 $31,691 17.3
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters 65 $19,444 0.0 35 $23,672 0.0
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators 2,975 $21,903 9.5 2,210 $24,903 8.8
Bakers 700 $16,225 13.4 430 $20,879 13.7
Butchers and Other Meat, Poultry, and Fish Processing
Workers 420 $25,969 9.1 295 $30,273 11.3
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine
Operators and Tenders 35 $24,583 24.2 30 $27,955 10.7
Food Batchmakers 230 $18,750 11.6 145 $21,000 17.1
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders 20 $23,500 0.0 20 $23,500 0.0
Computer Control Programmers and Operators 225 $30,000 5.4 195 $31,488 5.6
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators,
and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 115 $25,774 0.0 105 $26,131 0.0
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders,
Metal and Plastic 45 $40,978 0.0 40 $41,141 0.0
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders,
Metal and Plastic 65 $20,000 0.0 50 $20,375 0.0
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters,
Operators and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 155 $22,500 3.8 125 $24,261 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.)
VERMONT; 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 30 $38,558 9.7 30 $38,750 10.3
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine
Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal
and Plastic 305 $27,853 5.6 260 $28,587 5.7
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators,
and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 95 $27,794 0.0 85 $28,015 0.0
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and
Tenders, Metal and Plastic 55 $24,531 3.6 40 $24,722 0.0
Machinists 1,760 $29,402 5.3 1,505 $30,488 5.0
Metal Furnace and Kiln Operators and Tenders 40 $23,571 0.0 30 $37,857 0.0
Model Makers and Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic 25 $76,389 7.7 15 $75,139 11.8
Molders and Molding Machine Setters, Operators, and
Tenders, Metal and Plastic 195 $24,716 0.0 170 $25,909 0.0
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders,
Metal and Plastic 90 $26,143 0.0 85 $26,179 0.0
Tool and Die Makers 375 $37,132 2.7 320 $38,633 1.6
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Workers 815 $28,326 1.8 695 $30,215 1.9
Heat Treating Equipment Equipment Setters, Operators,
and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 45 $47,500 15.2 45 $47,500 15.2
Lay-Out Workers, Metal and Plastic 4 $37,083 0.0 4 $37,083 0.0
Plating and Coating Machine Setters, operators, and
Tenders, Metal and Plastic 90 $27,500 0.0 60 $29,145 0.0
Tool Grinders, Filers and Sharpeners 65 $30,917 12.7 60 $31,250 13.6
Metalworkers and Plastic Workers, All Others 2,000 $26,839 4.9 1,605 $28,489 4.7
Bookbinders and Bindery Workers 210 $23,071 6.7 165 $24,207 1.2
Job Printers 175 $25,361 9.6 145 $26,178 8.4
Prepress Technicians and Workers 270 $25,950 21.0 215 $27,350 21.2
Printing Machine Operators 650 $28,777 2.8 525 $30,726 2.7
Laundry and Dry Cleaning Workers 370 $13,125 0.5 180 $16,960 1.1
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials 70 $9,896 0.0 30 $14,000 0.0
Sewing Machine Operators 740 $13,542 3.4 435 $16,633 2.8
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers 40 $12,500 0.0 20 $13,750 0.0
Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders 10 $12,500 0.0 4 $33,750 0.0
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Sewers 430 $9,261 16.4 180 $18,205 14.0
Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and
Tenders 40 $2,321 17.9 15 $18,214 50.0
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and
Tenders 10 $20,000 10.0 10 $27,750 0.0
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters,
Operators, and Tenders 65 $5,625 20.6 20 $18,125 15.8
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine
Setters, Operators, and Tenders 15 $17,250 0.0 15 $18,750 0.0
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and
Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers 4 $38,125 0.0 4 $38,125 0.0
Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers 15 $20,250 20.0 15 $20,250 20.0
Upholsterers 110 $16,250 6.3 70 $18,194 4.3
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other 30 $18,000 0.0 15 $18,846 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.)
VERMONT; BOTH SEXES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 235 $20,625 25.8 140 $22,917 27.5
Furniture Finishers 145 $20,057 18.6 105 $21,447 9.4
Model Makers and Patternmakers, Wood 0 . . 0 . .
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood 395 $20,556 1.8 285 $22,205 1.8
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders,
Except Sawing 305 $18,576 3.6 195 $22,542 3.6
Woodworkers, All Other 415 $18,194 24.9 270 $21,319 29.0
Power Plant Operators, Distributors, and Dispatchers 100 $48,625 8.1 95 $49,375 8.6
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators 180 $30,565 5.6 140 $31,774 7.0
Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System
Workers 240 $35,401 8.4 215 $35,637 7.8
Miscellaneous Plant and System Operators 30 $27,500 6.7 20 $28,125 10.5
Chemical Processing Machine Setters, Operators,
and Tenders 220 $21,691 26.7 150 $28,438 25.5
Crushing, Grinding, Polishing, Mixing, and Blending
Workers 535 $23,322 5.3 345 $26,683 4.9
Cutting Workers 305 $22,449 0.7 235 $26,094 0.8
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine
Setters, Operators, and Tenders 145 $28,221 8.8 100 $31,146 0.0
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and
Tenders 95 $18,000 12.5 55 $25,694 8.8
Inspectors, Testers, Sorter, Samplers, and Weighers 2,125 $25,571 8.3 1,535 $29,488 7.6
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers 150 $12,500 37.5 85 $16,250 30.2
Medical, Dental and Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians 185 $24,315 24.9 130 $30,147 32.0
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 505 $20,801 1.0 345 $23,482 0.0
Painting Workers 475 $18,809 4.9 320 $21,906 5.3
Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine
Workers 180 $11,940 13.4 90 $18,594 16.9
Semiconductor Processors 105 $41,406 53.4 70 $32,969 39.1
Cementing and Gluing Machine Operators and Tenders 65 $21,696 0.0 55 $22,500 0.0
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment
Operators and Tenders 10 $5,000 0.0 4 $26,250 0.0
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders 4 $8,750 0.0 0 . .
Etchers and Engravers 30 $27,500 21.4 20 $31,250 9.5
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, except Metal and
Plastic 400 $23,654 38.0 195 $26,484 25.1
Paper Goods Machines Setters, Operators, and Tenders 90 $27,344 2.2 60 $31,563 3.3
Tire Builders 4 $31,250 0.0 4 $31,250 0.0
Helpers-Production Workers 65 $7,292 11.1 25 $21,477 0.0
Production Workers, All Other 3,880 $22,026 6.1 2,850 $25,302 5.1
TRANSPORTATION AND MATERIAL MOVING OCCUPATIONS
Supervisors, Transportation and Material Moving
Workers 505 $31,292 11.9 420 $33,971 6.9
Aircraft Pilots and Flight Engineers 235 $55,550 73.0 165 $55,500 65.9
Air Traffic Controllers and Airfield Operations
Specialists 75 $50,795 22.1 70 $50,227 23.6
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.)
VERMONT; 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 4 $21,250 0.0 4 $21,250 0.0
Bus Drivers 1,200 $14,210 8.0 350 $24,044 13.2
Driver/Sales Workers and Truck Drivers 7,310 $26,147 3.8 5,035 $30,290 3.5
Taxi Drivers and Chauffers 370 $11,845 15.6 175 $16,506 4.0
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other 60 $2,071 3.4 15 $5,000 0.0
Locomotive Engineers and Operators 45 $44,167 0.0 40 $41,667 0.0
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators 15 $46,458 0.0 10 $50,250 0.0
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters 40 $35,250 4.9 25 $33,750 8.7
Subway, Streetcar, and Other Rail Transportation
Workers 25 $25,139 0.0 10 $25,833 0.0
Sailors and Marine Oilers 20 $51,250 27.8 4 $38,750 0.0
Ship and Boat Captains and Operators 75 $47,250 58.4 50 $48,654 70.8
Ship Engineers 15 $54,583 0.0 10 $29,792 0.0
Bridge and Lock Tenders 4 $38,750 0.0 4 $38,750 0.0
Parking Lot Attendants 30 $17,500 7.1 10 $16,250 16.7
Service Station Attendants 275 $9,740 0.7 115 $18,182 0.0
Transportation Inspectors 60 $44,044 11.9 50 $44,821 14.6
Other Transportation Workers 25 $16,176 0.0 15 $16,625 0.0
Conveyor Operators and Tenders 4 $18,750 0.0 4 $18,750 0.0
Crane and Tower Operators 160 $30,833 3.2 130 $31,402 3.8
Dredge, Excavating, and Loading Machine Operators 225 $20,197 8.1 100 $26,591 2.0
Hoist and Winch Operators 15 $28,854 0.0 0 . .
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 520 $25,691 5.0 380 $27,462 6.8
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 505 $16,318 2.4 285 $20,556 2.5
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Materials Movers,
Hand 3,030 $18,203 4.8 1,780 $22,059 5.0
Machine Feeders and Offbearers 105 $20,833 13.2 70 $22,277 11.3
Packers and Packagers, Hand 795 $15,461 5.2 450 $18,977 6.4
Pumping Station Operators 4 $19,375 0.0 4 $19,375 0.0
Refuse and Recyclable Materials Collectors 190 $11,471 7.3 90 $21,150 5.6
Shuttle Car Operators 15 $16,250 100.0 0 . .
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders 10 $27,500 25.0 10 $35,833 30.0
Material Moving Workers, All Other 85 $25,313 0.0 70 $28,250 0.0
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