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TABLE 2. Earnings by Detailed Occupation: 1999: Occupation - Washington: Females
(Data for Civilian Noninstitutional Workers From the 2000 Census. Workers who worked 50 weeks or more and 35 or more hours per week in 1999 were classified as year-round full-time workers.)
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
21 to 74 years 1,366,830 $21,480 29.8 696,095 $30,514 33.0
MANAGEMENT OCCUPATIONS
Chief executives 4,795 $51,748 52.2 3,635 $64,492 54.8
General and Operations Managers 6,335 $40,295 40.4 4,900 $42,721 40.0
Legislators 250 $30,521 67.5 110 $32,401 68.8
Advertising and Promotions Managers 910 $35,324 57.6 610 $40,247 54.6
Marketing and Sales Managers 11,455 $36,807 60.7 8,015 $42,591 59.0
Public Relations Managers 965 $43,614 68.7 660 $48,750 62.3
Administrative Services Managers 960 $38,143 41.3 735 $41,895 40.4
Computer and Information Systems Managers 2,415 $51,924 61.2 1,980 $56,102 57.7
Financial Managers 11,595 $37,750 33.3 8,805 $41,103 33.6
Human Resources Managers 5,395 $40,991 47.9 4,040 $46,935 49.7
Industrial Production Managers 1,385 $41,250 46.3 1,145 $42,463 48.3
Purchasing Managers 2,360 $38,542 38.5 1,810 $42,240 38.6
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 1,015 $32,145 20.7 730 $36,337 22.4
Farm, Ranch, and Other Agricultural Managers 720 $15,645 17.7 275 $26,500 22.5
Farmers and Ranchers 1,540 $5,795 25.4 595 $10,856 24.8
Construction Managers 1,375 $35,988 33.1 815 $41,557 34.8
Education Administrators 8,435 $35,613 68.0 5,085 $42,151 72.6
Engineering Managers 375 $67,798 76.9 320 $66,389 79.5
Food Service Managers 7,720 $22,337 15.6 4,820 $26,244 15.8
Funeral Directors 155 $25,694 5.8 95 $26,250 9.6
Gaming Managers 425 $25,152 12.7 285 $28,646 9.2
Lodging Managers 2,015 $21,105 25.9 1,200 $25,402 24.0
Medical and Health Services Managers 5,865 $40,422 51.0 4,465 $45,796 52.5
Natural Sciences Managers 160 $41,250 79.1 120 $45,288 72.7
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents 380 $38,618 10.6 280 $42,031 7.4
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association
Managers 7,015 $21,250 18.3 3,995 $29,218 18.0
Social and Community Service Managers 4,090 $27,690 59.3 2,500 $33,731 61.9
Managers, All Other 19,600 $39,361 48.0 14,285 $43,536 50.0
BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL OPERATIONS OCCUPATIONS
Agents and Business Managers of Artists,Performers,
and Athletes 380 $33,517 40.4 260 $36,029 34.9
Purchasing Agents and Buyers, Farm Products 70 $36,250 12.7 55 $35,694 15.8
Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 4,340 $23,866 31.3 2,400 $31,621 36.5
Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and
Farm Products 3,655 $34,600 31.2 2,905 $36,407 30.1
Claims Adusters, Appraisers, Examiners, and
Investigators 3,850 $31,592 29.9 2,980 $33,079 31.5
Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction,
Health and Safety, and Transportation 1,125 $32,357 36.8 780 $39,625 34.6
Cost Estimators 420 $27,500 37.9 270 $37,120 44.6
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.)
WASHINGTON; FEMALES
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 14,610 $33,565 45.6 10,245 $36,904 43.8
Logisticians 300 $32,143 30.0 240 $36,136 21.0
Management Analysts 5,760 $40,369 64.1 3,425 $46,867 60.9
Meeting and Convention Planners 400 $27,071 43.3 245 $33,864 32.8
Other Business Operations Specialists 3,240 $28,000 31.9 1,980 $31,618 30.1
Accountants and Auditors 24,050 $31,825 57.6 16,135 $36,358 57.9
Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate 705 $32,019 33.8 465 $36,600 27.3
Budget Analysts 795 $40,907 47.2 635 $43,125 49.7
Credit Analysts 430 $29,167 36.0 315 $31,635 28.7
Financial Analysts 355 $34,286 60.4 185 $46,750 64.5
Personal Financial Advisors 1,655 $33,019 56.6 975 $37,120 57.4
Insurance Underwriters 1,025 $37,455 35.5 840 $38,333 35.0
Financial Examiners 90 $40,189 27.5 75 $40,152 32.9
Loan Counselors and Officers 4,700 $32,077 23.5 3,395 $35,953 23.6
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 375 $38,929 54.8 295 $40,781 65.9
Tax Preparers 1,545 $11,801 37.1 390 $32,750 38.2
Financial Specialists, All Other 350 $33,897 53.6 250 $39,333 53.2
COMPUTER AND MATHEMATICAL OCCUPATIONS
Computer Scientists and System Analyts 5,500 $42,193 53.0 4,065 $46,591 49.6
Computer Programmers 3,665 $43,198 64.1 2,440 $47,679 64.6
Computer Software Engineers 5,935 $50,956 76.2 4,185 $56,585 75.8
Computer Support Specialists 3,910 $33,342 31.5 2,615 $38,459 29.8
Database Administrators 1,135 $41,279 55.2 830 $43,750 54.8
Network and Computer Systems Administrators 1,380 $38,940 40.8 1,065 $41,500 40.1
Network Systems and Data Communication Analysts 2,800 $35,917 55.0 1,680 $43,458 57.9
Actuaries 65 $52,019 92.1 55 $52,019 100.0
Mathematicians 0 . . 0 . .
Operations Research Analysts 1,020 $45,678 54.5 775 $50,069 55.0
Statisticians 220 $25,375 75.0 100 $50,795 73.3
Miscellaneous Mathematical Science Occupations 65 $40,972 47.8 45 $42,222 36.4
ARCHITECTURE, ENGINEERING OCCUPATIONS
Architects, Except Naval 1,720 $36,433 86.5 1,010 $42,487 85.8
Surveyors, Cartographers, and Photogrammetrists 310 $31,500 77.3 200 $37,500 74.3
Aerospace Engineers 1,220 $47,583 68.3 990 $48,998 70.3
Agricultural Engineers 0 . . 0 . .
Biomedical Engineers 70 $42,045 84.7 30 $48,636 60.7
Chemical Engineers 175 $36,500 96.6 75 $59,821 92.2
Civil Engineers 1,185 $43,284 76.5 910 $46,925 76.4
Computer Hardware Engineers 200 $36,905 55.4 120 $43,438 57.6
Electrical and Electronic Engineers 600 $45,788 63.8 460 $48,750 64.3
Environmental Engineers 265 $48,292 92.1 210 $49,292 94.8
Industrial Engineers, Including Health and Safety 945 $41,218 58.3 745 $42,144 58.2
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects 55 $44,375 94.6 40 $58,438 92.5
TABLE 2. EARNINGS BY DETAILED OCCUPATION: 1999
(Data for Civilian Noninstitutional Workers From the 2000 Census. Workers who worked 50 weeks
or more and 35 or more hours per week in 1999 were classified as year-round full-time workers.)
WASHINGTON; FEMALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Materials Engineers 115 $56,477 67.5 80 $54,028 65.4
Mechanical Engineers 300 $49,833 86.9 260 $53,565 90.7
Mining and Geological Engineers,Including Mining
Safety Engineers 0 . . 0 . .
Nuclear Engineers 50 $49,063 92.2 30 $45,313 87.5
Petroleum Engineers 0 . . 0 . .
Engineers, All Others 810 $50,094 70.2 600 $50,220 65.9
Drafters 1,695 $28,888 34.5 955 $36,342 31.5
Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters 1,905 $30,677 19.3 1,350 $35,750 20.0
Surveying and Mapping Technicians 260 $28,750 5.8 180 $31,920 2.8
LIFE, PHYSICAL, AND SOCIAL SCIENCE OCCUPATIONS
Agricultural and Food Scientists 205 $26,167 66.2 100 $28,281 70.3
Biological Scientists 1,520 $31,240 91.1 880 $38,373 94.4
Conservation Scientists and Foresters 220 $36,563 72.1 160 $39,625 82.5
Medical Scientists 885 $36,466 100.0 640 $38,125 100.0
Astronomers and Physicists 115 $45,694 70.1 105 $46,667 67.0
Atmospheric and Space Scientists 50 $21,786 53.8 30 $47,500 73.3
Chemists and Materials Scientists 485 $39,213 95.3 340 $41,714 95.0
Environmental Scientists and Geoscientists 930 $33,138 83.9 550 $38,194 83.0
Physical Scientists, All Other 1,680 $31,134 96.8 1,085 $34,938 97.1
Economists 135 $49,688 100.0 65 $56,190 100.0
Market/Survey Researchers 920 $33,882 65.1 495 $44,018 69.8
Psychologists 2,385 $34,664 99.8 945 $40,151 99.5
Sociologists 4 $38,750 0.0 4 $38,750 0.0
Urban and Regional Planners 435 $41,066 94.7 295 $47,241 92.2
Miscellaneous Social Scientists and Related Workers 250 $23,145 85.6 105 $37,875 90.5
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians 320 $24,864 27.3 210 $27,500 17.8
Biological Technicians 455 $19,282 32.6 190 $22,458 36.8
Chemical Technicians 345 $24,145 35.7 185 $40,174 35.0
Geological and Petroleum Technicians 40 $36,250 28.6 30 $37,500 37.5
Nuclear Technicians 4 $55,313 0.0 4 $56,250 0.0
Other Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians 2,075 $20,219 50.7 855 $30,940 52.7
COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL SERVICES OCCUPATIONS
Counselors 11,115 $25,597 70.5 5,215 $30,499 66.1
Social Workers 9,780 $28,578 72.5 5,780 $34,279 73.3
Misc. Community and Social Service Specialists 4,145 $25,068 53.6 2,345 $32,368 58.8
Clergy 1,490 $19,541 75.9 640 $27,961 79.9
Directors, Religious Activities and Education 830 $17,909 64.1 350 $28,859 73.0
Religious Workers, All Other 875 $15,966 37.3 310 $24,773 43.6
LEGAL OCCUPATIONS
Lawyers 5,185 $56,074 99.6 3,360 $65,143 100.0
Judges, Magistrates, and Other Judicial Workers 710 $36,768 59.0 515 $40,724 56.6
Paralegals and Legal Assistants 7,290 $29,630 37.6 4,810 $33,830 37.8
Miscellaneous Legal Support Workers 4,365 $27,335 29.1 2,720 $32,294 25.6
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.)
WASHINGTON; FEMALES
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 13,260 $23,488 87.3 6,930 $38,819 87.6
Preschool and Kindergarten Teachers 9,575 $12,081 33.0 4,645 $17,194 30.5
Elementary and Middle School Teachers 47,335 $31,304 92.0 31,825 $38,188 95.3
Secondary School Teachers 7,725 $31,572 93.2 5,260 $37,268 95.9
Special Education Teachers 2,990 $26,603 76.2 1,870 $33,703 85.0
Other Teachers and Instructors 9,720 $8,974 50.4 2,015 $26,154 56.9
Archivists, Curators, and Museum Technicians 425 $22,383 68.8 225 $29,156 67.6
Librarians 3,590 $32,956 81.6 1,675 $41,387 83.1
Library Technicians 1,035 $13,327 41.8 320 $27,917 56.3
Teacher Assistants 18,290 $10,509 17.5 2,050 $16,046 14.8
Other Education, Training, and Library Workers 765 $25,341 68.3 345 $36,140 71.7
ARTS, DESIGN, ENTERTAINMENT, SPORTS, AND MEDIA
OCCUPATIONS
Artists and Related Workers 3,020 $12,083 43.3 1,005 $26,193 45.4
Designers 11,050 $22,364 46.1 5,285 $31,498 45.9
Actors 230 $9,013 56.8 20 $67,625 100.0
Producers and Directors 1,150 $27,363 68.1 745 $33,750 62.1
Athletes, Coaches, Umpires and Related Workers 1,565 $7,035 48.8 400 $26,585 65.3
Dancers and Choreographers 280 $18,438 13.2 55 $31,354 22.8
Musicians, Singers and Related Workers 1,355 $8,318 63.8 215 $23,674 50.2
Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related
Workers, All Other 375 $11,449 28.1 40 $24,375 5.3
Announcers 325 $12,244 39.2 105 $26,875 42.7
News Analysts, Reporters, and Correspondents 795 $26,667 78.2 450 $31,755 83.8
Public Relations Specialists 2,315 $30,689 70.6 1,285 $37,026 73.4
Editors 2,275 $31,285 77.5 1,195 $41,331 79.0
Technical Writers 1,670 $38,644 73.6 1,000 $43,512 73.1
Writers and Authors 2,505 $21,497 73.0 1,045 $35,082 70.0
Miscellaneous Media and Communication Workers 1,815 $15,309 36.8 470 $25,810 42.4
Broadcast and Sound Engineering Technicians and
Radio Operators 250 $21,154 36.1 120 $27,375 38.7
Photographers 1,035 $13,750 35.8 320 $24,306 45.9
Television, Video and Motion Picture Camera
Operators and Editors 65 $11,842 67.2 25 $51,406 100.0
Media and Communication Equipment Workers,
All Other 0 . . 0 . .
HEALTHCARE PRACTIONERS AND TECHNICAL OCCUPATIONS
Chiropractors 250 $31,855 92.4 110 $32,112 94.6
Dentists 670 $51,450 100.0 170 $46,750 100.0
Dieticians and Nutritionists 1,515 $27,377 75.9 710 $37,722 73.2
Optometrists 110 $44,375 100.0 25 $95,278 100.0
Pharmacists 2,360 $50,714 92.7 1,210 $65,441 95.5
Physicians and Surgeons 4,295 $72,156 100.0 2,430 $88,750 100.0
Physician Assistants 970 $27,730 50.1 445 $32,500 39.9
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.)
WASHINGTON; FEMALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Podiatrists 10 $225,000 100.0 10 $225,000 100.0
Registered Nurses 43,905 $37,387 55.8 20,205 $46,714 54.7
Audiologists 235 $35,787 98.3 140 $37,895 100.0
Occupational Therapists 1,460 $36,331 93.3 740 $45,052 95.1
Physical Therapists 2,380 $33,813 88.8 970 $44,044 88.7
Radiation Therapists 85 $47,308 16.7 40 $48,015 0.0
Recreational Therapists 235 $27,802 80.4 110 $30,217 76.8
Respiratory Therapists 690 $32,993 20.5 360 $38,382 20.7
Speech-Language Pathologists 1,820 $37,480 94.5 540 $42,358 100.0
Therapists, All Others 1,115 $25,625 78.2 465 $33,233 77.0
Veterinarians 720 $43,030 100.0 430 $49,667 100.0
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practioners,
All Other 320 $26,042 84.0 110 $40,859 86.2
Clinical Lab Technologists and Technicians 4,675 $30,414 57.8 2,745 $35,237 56.5
Dental Hygienists 3,560 $41,663 47.8 980 $52,632 46.6
Diagnostic Related Technologists and Technicians 3,120 $32,200 20.4 1,800 $39,497 19.1
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 495 $22,256 11.7 250 $30,670 9.2
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practioners Support
Technicians 4,925 $21,954 12.8 2,690 $25,472 8.7
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 9,005 $24,717 10.4 4,375 $30,351 8.1
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 2,445 $20,797 15.3 1,485 $24,724 13.9
Opticians, Dispensing 875 $25,852 13.7 535 $30,177 11.4
Miscellaneous Health Technologists and Technicians 1,025 $24,755 18.4 480 $29,477 17.5
Other Healthcare Practioners and Technical
Occupations 810 $32,861 62.9 520 $40,509 64.2
HEALTHCARE SUPPORT OCCUPATIONS
Nursing, Psychiatric, and Home Health Aides 26,120 $14,502 8.7 11,225 $20,184 8.9
Occupational Therapist Assistants and Aides 175 $20,724 5.8 45 $31,700 0.0
Physical Therapist Assistants and Aides 695 $18,051 18.7 265 $23,125 15.0
Massage Therapists 2,920 $13,817 40.0 690 $23,955 39.0
Dental Assistants 7,095 $21,863 6.0 2,765 $26,129 3.7
Medical Assistants and Other Healthcare Support
Occupations 12,070 $20,420 14.6 5,865 $24,910 13.8
PROTECTIVE SERVICE OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Correctional
Officers 350 $40,734 34.2 275 $41,495 36.3
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and
Detectives 305 $50,200 28.4 250 $51,050 28.7
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Fire Fighting and
Prevention Workers 65 $37,250 0.0 55 $40,375 0.0
Supervisors, Protective Service Workers, All Other 500 $35,833 31.3 390 $38,333 33.2
Fire Fighters 420 $41,875 31.3 270 $50,536 39.6
Fire Inspectors 55 $41,719 22.8 35 $51,111 0.0
Baliffs, Correctional Officers and Jailers 1,790 $32,028 21.9 1,295 $35,530 20.0
Detectives and Criminal Investigators 330 $50,833 46.4 285 $55,132 47.9
Fish and Game Wardens 10 $46,250 100.0 10 $46,250 100.0
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.)
WASHINGTON; FEMALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Parking Enforcement Workers 60 $30,000 0.0 50 $30,588 0.0
Police and Sheriff Patrol Officers 1,250 $41,116 39.5 950 $45,625 43.1
Transit and Railroad Police 0 . . 0 . .
Animal Control Workers 125 $35,063 24.4 105 $36,563 23.3
Private Detectives and Investigators 410 $35,000 30.6 290 $38,098 29.2
Security Guards and Gaming Surveillance Officers 3,185 $15,527 10.5 1,470 $27,080 11.3
Crossing Guards 965 $13,438 3.9 140 $22,679 0.0
Lifeguards and Other Protective Service Workers 490 $10,341 21.3 120 $30,822 42.1
FOOD PREPARATION AND SERVING RELATED OCCUPATIONS
Chefs and Head Cooks 1,240 $18,113 11.2 620 $22,620 10.0
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation
and Serving Workers 6,560 $15,162 9.9 3,275 $21,823 10.1
Cooks 15,335 $11,219 6.4 5,155 $16,749 8.1
Food Preparation Workers 8,075 $8,938 6.5 1,925 $15,751 4.3
Bartenders 6,010 $11,864 4.7 1,980 $17,825 5.0
Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers,
Including Fast Food 4,675 $11,725 4.0 1,450 $19,434 4.1
Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession and
Coffee Shop 1,075 $7,223 3.7 210 $14,917 10.5
Waiters and Waitresses 22,245 $11,592 8.5 5,915 $18,849 7.0
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant 1,440 $9,987 4.5 395 $23,835 9.2
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender
Helpers 1,095 $9,314 3.0 255 $15,000 12.6
Dishwashers 1,025 $6,757 3.4 185 $15,873 0.0
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee
Shop 1,620 $6,221 7.0 210 $17,237 3.8
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers,
All Other 35 $14,205 0.0 25 $17,955 0.0
BUILDING AND GROUNDS CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and
Janitorial Workers 1,675 $17,678 4.3 920 $22,226 2.5
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn
Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 330 $19,516 12.7 175 $29,167 19.0
Janitors and Building Cleaners 12,940 $11,388 4.3 4,450 $21,106 4.1
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 18,305 $9,614 5.1 4,980 $16,067 3.8
Pest Control Workers 35 $21,875 0.0 25 $40,809 0.0
Grounds Maintenance Workers 3,275 $10,683 20.9 775 $21,580 23.1
PERSONAL CARE AND SERVICE OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Gaming Workers 580 $24,000 11.6 365 $25,282 14.5
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service
Workers 1,615 $21,817 16.0 905 $24,167 15.9
Animal Trainers 550 $10,878 29.2 290 $15,625 31.6
Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 1,765 $12,281 17.1 640 $21,036 12.0
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.)
WASHINGTON; FEMALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Gaming Workers 2,105 $17,223 6.0 1,030 $23,769 6.5
Motion Picture Projectionists 20 $13,214 0.0 0 . .
Ushers,Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers 275 $4,351 21.5 30 $30,375 65.5
Miscellaneous Entertainment Attendants and Related
Workers 990 $10,664 16.9 270 $19,312 15.1
Funeral Service Workers 30 $26,528 41.4 20 $28,333 60.0
Barbers 575 $13,510 7.7 260 $17,357 8.1
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 13,155 $15,320 6.5 5,205 $21,046 6.1
Miscellaneous Personal Appearance Workers 2,165 $12,214 10.9 810 $19,333 13.2
Baggage Porters, Bellhops, and Concierges 150 $17,121 24.0 55 $19,583 22.6
Tour and Travel Guides 325 $6,230 44.3 40 $22,292 46.3
Transportation Attendants 4,015 $30,640 31.3 1,395 $35,443 33.6
Child Care Workers 29,155 $8,499 11.2 10,145 $16,601 11.4
Personal and Home Care Aides 13,435 $10,405 9.2 4,640 $15,076 10.3
Recreation and Fitness Workers 3,845 $13,920 42.9 1,265 $25,955 45.1
Residential Advisors 330 $15,625 25.6 110 $22,321 21.6
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other 300 $16,308 32.2 100 $19,118 37.3
SALES AND RELATED OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales
Workers 28,625 $22,583 18.6 19,090 $26,927 19.0
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales
Workers 6,875 $31,642 29.9 4,825 $37,233 30.8
Cashiers 35,770 $11,610 6.2 11,510 $18,808 5.8
Counter and Rental Clerks 1,660 $9,575 9.0 545 $17,002 4.6
Parts Salespersons 315 $21,406 2.2 245 $22,428 2.8
Retail Salespersons 36,050 $11,974 17.5 12,365 $22,268 16.8
Advertising Sales Agents 2,220 $27,632 37.5 1,335 $32,264 38.1
Insurance Sales Agents 4,600 $29,607 23.3 3,215 $32,229 23.7
Securities, Commodities, and Finanancial Services
Sales Agents 2,340 $32,390 36.2 1,555 $37,164 35.7
Travel Agents 3,330 $22,359 20.6 2,000 $27,488 19.4
Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 4,505 $31,822 36.6 2,805 $38,762 37.9
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing 8,945 $30,454 35.6 5,580 $37,060 36.9
Models, Demonstrators, and Product Promoters 1,570 $4,804 13.5 140 $26,875 14.9
Real Estate Brokers and Sales Agents 8,755 $27,891 30.1 4,650 $36,374 28.4
Sales Engineers 40 $55,000 76.3 15 $54,625 100.0
Telemarketers 2,520 $8,083 10.2 625 $20,780 10.1
Door-To-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors
and Related Workers 3,010 $7,140 19.0 500 $22,174 11.0
Sales and Related Workers, All Other 2,665 $22,299 41.6 1,310 $35,241 44.9
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and
Administrative Support Workers 25,545 $30,041 23.1 17,935 $32,456 22.4
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 1,020 $16,628 14.6 380 $21,449 14.0
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.)
WASHINGTON; FEMALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Telephone Operators 815 $20,016 9.8 420 $26,549 10.2
Communication Equipment Operators, All Other 110 $20,577 26.4 30 $21,607 0.0
Bill and Account Collectors 2,450 $22,729 9.9 1,465 $26,695 8.5
Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 8,075 $22,157 12.6 5,095 $25,748 12.1
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 41,150 $21,861 12.8 22,300 $26,644 10.5
Gaming Cage Workers 110 $20,590 0.0 55 $21,250 0.0
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 4,040 $26,419 11.3 2,695 $30,228 9.1
Procurement Clerks 535 $28,114 19.7 405 $30,561 18.5
Tellers 6,320 $15,349 9.8 2,600 $20,167 8.4
Brokerage Clerks 105 $27,813 16.3 90 $27,708 18.9
Correspondence Clerks 80 $25,208 36.3 45 $28,661 26.7
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks 1,735 $25,797 14.9 1,130 $29,523 16.4
Credit Authorizers, Checkers and Clerks 800 $27,348 11.8 530 $29,004 10.6
Customer Service Representatives 30,310 $21,458 18.2 16,995 $27,048 18.7
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs 1,025 $34,938 30.3 795 $37,253 31.2
File Clerks 4,835 $16,959 14.3 2,110 $26,802 12.8
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 1,340 $11,516 8.8 575 $15,696 8.3
Interviewers Except Eligibility and Loan 3,110 $11,478 21.8 975 $23,996 15.3
Library Assistants, Clerical 2,610 $13,746 30.9 730 $24,823 32.5
Loan Interviewers and Clerks 2,500 $29,077 17.8 1,885 $31,495 17.3
New Account Clerks 465 $21,148 15.1 305 $22,868 19.7
Order Clerks 1,800 $19,375 16.0 880 $25,129 15.6
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and
Timekeeping 895 $27,868 24.3 615 $30,000 14.7
Receptionists and Information Clerks 25,080 $15,779 12.0 10,605 $22,285 10.1
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and
Travel Clerks 3,440 $20,705 20.0 1,915 $27,442 25.0
Information and Record Clerks, All Other 1,720 $18,154 19.7 665 $25,708 19.2
Cargo and Freight Agents 100 $23,304 8.1 55 $24,286 14.8
Couriers and Messengers 1,060 $13,910 12.5 460 $22,454 14.6
Dispatchers 3,230 $26,116 8.5 2,270 $30,037 7.6
Meter Readers, Utilities 260 $30,203 8.9 190 $32,027 12.2
Postal Service Clerks 1,680 $36,743 15.9 1,225 $38,335 14.4
Postal Service Mail Carriers 2,680 $31,751 9.2 1,740 $36,142 11.7
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and
Processing Machine Operators 1,150 $36,118 15.1 815 $37,724 10.3
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 5,730 $30,285 26.4 4,010 $34,169 24.7
Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 4,970 $19,744 5.8 2,960 $22,790 6.0
Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 10,010 $17,446 8.4 4,685 $24,860 11.1
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers,
Recordkeeping 1,105 $17,699 10.8 475 $22,421 10.1
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 67,170 $23,011 17.3 37,785 $28,013 15.4
Computer Operators 2,280 $24,677 17.7 1,415 $27,412 14.6
Data Entry Keyers 9,155 $18,276 15.0 4,515 $24,318 12.7
Word Processors and Typists 3,155 $20,606 17.1 1,495 $26,866 16.7
Desktop Publishers 330 $25,758 33.0 200 $35,357 28.2
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 3,005 $25,746 15.2 2,015 $28,143 13.4
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.)
WASHINGTON; FEMALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except
Postal Service 1,550 $17,416 8.5 780 $23,676 8.4
Office Clerks, General 25,170 $18,922 13.9 11,985 $25,467 12.3
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer 850 $12,202 11.2 360 $21,065 8.1
Proofreaders and Copy Markers 270 $11,371 32.6 55 $22,426 23.6
Statistical Assistants 645 $24,636 24.1 405 $29,608 18.0
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other 10,865 $24,479 32.3 6,320 $30,093 29.8
FARMING, FISHING, AND FORESTRY OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Farming, Fishing
and Forestry Workers 560 $20,136 19.8 235 $32,344 29.6
Agricultural Inspectors 140 $30,781 10.8 60 $45,625 24.2
Animal Breeders 70 $5,208 27.5 40 $3,036 23.8
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products 4,065 $8,802 1.5 645 $13,900 2.2
Miscellaneous Agricultural Workers 10,305 $8,033 4.4 1,975 $14,699 7.7
Fishers and Related Fishing Workers 255 $12,431 23.7 70 $41,625 19.7
Hunters and Trappers 30 $90,313 0.0 15 $91,250 0.0
Forest and Conservation Workers 115 $12,500 1.7 40 $20,625 5.1
Logging Workers 265 $16,944 9.8 120 $25,769 12.7
CONSTRUCTION AND EXTRACTION WORKERS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction
Trades and Extraction Workers 700 $31,597 13.0 360 $36,711 15.1
Boilermakers 15 $46,023 15.4 15 $46,023 15.4
Brickmasons, Blockmasons, and Stonemasons 25 $19,750 0.0 15 $18,750 0.0
Carpenters 985 $20,806 10.2 365 $26,008 3.3
Carpet, Floor and Tile Installers and Finishers 140 $19,500 21.7 60 $35,750 0.0
Cement Masons, Concrete Finishers, and Terrazzo
Workers 90 $13,750 0.0 30 $14,688 0.0
Contruction Laborers 1,670 $13,468 5.7 490 $24,362 3.7
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators 20 $38,750 0.0 4 $38,125 0.0
Pile-Driver Operators 0 . . 0 . .
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment
Operators 270 $32,449 0.7 140 $35,750 1.4
Drywall Installers, Ceiling Tile Installers, and
Tapers 205 $20,217 1.5 85 $29,625 0.0
Electricians 975 $36,076 13.7 590 $41,250 6.6
Glaziers 25 $23,571 3.8 15 $30,139 5.9
Insulation Workers 70 $19,338 0.0 45 $19,412 0.0
Painters, Construction and Maintenance 980 $12,179 14.9 350 $24,375 14.0
Paperhangers 90 $15,781 28.1 10 $13,750 0.0
Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 345 $35,781 5.5 245 $37,946 2.0
Plasterers and Stucco Masons 0 . . 0 . .
Reinforcing Iron Workers 0 . . 0 . .
Roofers 70 $30,368 0.0 45 $30,919 0.0
Sheet Metal Workers 165 $20,288 3.6 80 $27,692 7.3
Structural Iron and Steel Workers 60 $24,063 0.0 10 $35,357 0.0
Helpers, Construction Trades 95 $25,132 0.0 35 $23,938 0.0
Construction and Building Inspectors 225 $37,361 20.6 150 $40,885 25.5
Elevator Installers and Repairers 4 $31,250 0.0 4 $31,250 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.)
WASHINGTON; FEMALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Fence Erectors 15 $2,500 37.5 0 . .
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers 195 $31,150 6.2 110 $37,237 4.6
Highway Maintenance Workers 160 $32,550 1.9 135 $33,800 2.2
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment
Operators 0 . . 0 . .
Septic Tank Services and Sewer Pipe Cleaners 4 $22,188 0.0 4 $22,188 0.0
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers 55 $37,788 0.0 45 $38,846 0.0
Derrick, Rotary Drill, and Service Unit Operators,
Oil, Gas, and Mining 0 . . 0 . .
Earth Drillers Except Oil and Gas 15 $23,958 85.7 15 $23,958 85.7
Explosives Workers, Ordnance handling Experts, and
Blasters 25 $37,955 0.0 20 $38,750 0.0
Mining Machine Operators 10 $27,500 0.0 4 $41,250 0.0
Roof Bolters, Mining 0 . . 0 . .
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas 0 . . 0 . .
Helpers - Extraction Workers 0 . . 0 . .
Other Extraction Workers 15 $42,656 0.0 15 $42,656 0.0
INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics,
Installers and Repairers 710 $35,898 23.0 550 $40,170 23.5
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine
Repairers 1,155 $26,688 22.4 735 $32,359 20.5
Radio and Telecommunications Equipment Installers
and Repairers 815 $44,016 14.8 670 $45,461 16.0
Avionics Technicians 210 $32,125 11.8 155 $40,000 5.1
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers 45 $30,208 40.4 25 $36,667 0.0
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Transportation
Equipment 4 $38,750 0.0 4 $38,750 0.0
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Industrial and
Utility 0 . . 0 . .
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor
Vehicles 4 $6,250 0.0 0 . .
Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers
and Repairers 35 $21,250 0.0 25 $21,875 0.0
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers 40 $28,472 0.0 15 $55,556 0.0
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 1,405 $40,621 4.8 920 $44,028 5.8
Automotive Body and Related Repairers 60 $6,111 28.3 20 $39,231 0.0
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers 0 . . 0 . .
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 410 $21,806 3.4 165 $30,250 8.6
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine
Specialists 120 $31,838 14.3 70 $40,417 0.0
Heavy Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Service
Technicians and Mechanics 65 $29,821 0.0 25 $41,827 0.0
Small Engine Mechanics 4 $41,250 0.0 4 $41,250 0.0
Miscellaneous Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Mechanics,
Installers, and Repairers 55 $15,556 16.7 25 $14,412 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.)
WASHINGTON; FEMALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers 35 $37,202 0.0 25 $49,250 0.0
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration
Mechanics and Installers 75 $37,500 8.1 60 $46,750 6.7
Home Appliance Repairers 45 $5,938 15.9 15 $11,417 0.0
Industrial and Refractory Machinery Mechanics 330 $30,906 7.9 195 $31,429 9.3
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 520 $21,400 21.6 295 $31,500 21.8
Maintenance Workers, Machinery 70 $26,667 8.3 20 $33,750 28.6
Millwrights 30 $31,071 0.0 20 $32,500 0.0
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 125 $36,875 11.2 75 $41,513 0.0
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers 185 $29,531 6.4 105 $36,875 4.7
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers 170 $19,034 38.0 110 $30,000 40.7
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and
Repairers 210 $16,944 8.1 120 $22,820 6.7
Commercial Divers 10 $3,750 0.0 0 . .
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers 100 $25,395 0.0 50 $36,667 0.0
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers 25 $2,000 0.0 0 . .
Riggers 4 $13,750 0.0 0 . .
Signal and Track Switch Repairers 0 . . 0 . .
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 20 $2,375 0.0 10 $11,250 0.0
Other Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 385 $27,500 15.9 255 $32,159 17.3
PRODUCTION OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and
Operating Workers 4,800 $27,496 14.1 3,385 $31,128 14.2
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems
Assemblers 345 $31,157 1.7 255 $40,607 2.4
Electrical, Electronics, and Electromechanical
Assemblers 2,855 $18,658 7.0 1,695 $21,186 4.4
Engine and Other Machines Assemblers 55 $47,875 13.2 35 $48,250 0.0
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters 15 $45,875 0.0 10 $46,250 0.0
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators 7,300 $17,356 7.7 3,710 $22,279 6.3
Bakers 2,275 $14,462 7.1 1,015 $20,547 7.4
Butchers and Other Meat, Poultry, and Fish Processing
Workers 1,395 $16,032 3.0 680 $18,927 0.4
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine
Operators and Tenders 35 $25,179 0.0 10 $26,875 0.0
Food Batchmakers 1,075 $17,500 4.0 515 $22,891 5.4
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders 55 $11,125 0.0 15 $183,000 0.0
Computer Control Programmers and Operators 55 $36,023 0.0 50 $36,364 0.0
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators,
and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 10 $11,125 0.0 0 . .
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders,
Metal and Plastic 4 $28,750 0.0 0 . .
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders,
Metal and Plastic 80 $26,750 0.0 55 $29,219 0.0
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters,
Operators and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 230 $21,625 3.5 120 $25,000 6.6
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.)
WASHINGTON; FEMALES
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 40 $13,295 0.0 25 $15,833 0.0
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine
Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal
and Plastic 105 $17,917 0.0 55 $24,063 0.0
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators,
and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 10 $41,250 0.0 10 $41,250 0.0
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and
Tenders, Metal and Plastic 10 $1,875 0.0 0 . .
Machinists 525 $29,635 5.5 315 $31,776 5.4
Metal Furnace and Kiln Operators and Tenders 35 $35,809 0.0 30 $36,176 0.0
Model Makers and Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic 60 $18,750 51.6 35 $22,143 55.6
Molders and Molding Machine Setters, Operators, and
Tenders, Metal and Plastic 175 $18,403 0.0 130 $25,272 0.0
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders,
Metal and Plastic 4 $36,250 0.0 0 . .
Tool and Die Makers 115 $46,094 0.0 85 $49,554 0.0
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Workers 555 $21,433 2.0 310 $24,881 3.2
Heat Treating Equipment Equipment Setters, Operators,
and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 10 $19,167 0.0 4 $18,750 0.0
Lay-Out Workers, Metal and Plastic 30 $27,188 0.0 30 $27,188 0.0
Plating and Coating Machine Setters, operators, and
Tenders, Metal and Plastic 40 $31,250 0.0 25 $22,000 0.0
Tool Grinders, Filers and Sharpeners 60 $49,323 0.0 50 $49,896 0.0
Metalworkers and Plastic Workers, All Others 1,215 $20,600 3.8 715 $22,500 3.4
Bookbinders and Bindery Workers 360 $19,732 0.0 235 $22,028 0.0
Job Printers 370 $20,833 4.1 245 $24,464 4.5
Prepress Technicians and Workers 585 $20,115 14.0 345 $22,802 11.3
Printing Machine Operators 700 $20,759 8.9 355 $25,968 9.0
Laundry and Dry Cleaning Workers 2,335 $13,184 3.8 1,015 $16,380 2.6
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials 745 $12,240 2.4 310 $17,273 2.2
Sewing Machine Operators 4,390 $13,635 6.2 2,015 $17,351 3.8
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers 90 $20,078 0.0 50 $21,071 0.0
Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders 35 $17,656 0.0 15 $27,639 0.0
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Sewers 1,705 $11,004 13.6 655 $20,420 10.4
Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and
Tenders 10 $21,250 0.0 10 $21,250 0.0
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and
Tenders 50 $15,893 0.0 15 $16,250 0.0
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters,
Operators, and Tenders 145 $5,938 31.3 30 $16,042 18.8
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine
Setters, Operators, and Tenders 30 $20,833 30.0 30 $20,833 30.0
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and
Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers 0 . . 0 . .
Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers 60 $22,500 40.0 30 $22,266 24.1
Upholsterers 325 $12,022 3.4 150 $24,091 0.0
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other 135 $18,036 9.5 70 $22,639 8.8
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.)
WASHINGTON; FEMALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 150 $12,432 12.7 75 $21,250 11.8
Furniture Finishers 90 $21,250 26.1 50 $22,250 20.0
Model Makers and Patternmakers, Wood 0 . . 0 . .
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood 230 $20,956 2.2 150 $25,536 0.0
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders,
Except Sawing 110 $13,214 7.3 40 $18,571 14.3
Woodworkers, All Other 140 $17,829 24.1 65 $26,146 0.0
Power Plant Operators, Distributors, and Dispatchers 160 $59,722 5.6 145 $60,529 6.1
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators 105 $34,219 24.8 65 $41,806 22.4
Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System
Workers 145 $39,650 30.3 145 $39,750 29.4
Miscellaneous Plant and System Operators 70 $29,000 0.0 60 $30,000 0.0
Chemical Processing Machine Setters, Operators,
and Tenders 265 $23,207 17.4 105 $42,344 30.8
Crushing, Grinding, Polishing, Mixing, and Blending
Workers 350 $12,857 13.5 105 $28,576 31.4
Cutting Workers 490 $9,844 1.6 165 $21,146 1.2
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine
Setters, Operators, and Tenders 185 $20,114 16.8 85 $25,217 5.8
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and
Tenders 230 $21,066 4.3 145 $22,163 1.4
Inspectors, Testers, Sorter, Samplers, and Weighers 7,200 $20,493 11.7 3,860 $29,022 11.2
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers 280 $15,714 34.9 145 $24,394 27.1
Medical, Dental and Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians 1,385 $21,142 10.7 700 $27,336 6.7
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 2,220 $13,277 3.5 785 $20,564 5.3
Painting Workers 615 $20,234 7.5 345 $25,642 1.4
Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine
Workers 895 $16,169 17.5 425 $20,476 14.4
Semiconductor Processors 45 $28,229 6.7 40 $28,958 7.9
Cementing and Gluing Machine Operators and Tenders 205 $39,444 0.0 165 $40,202 0.0
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment
Operators and Tenders 50 $47,206 0.0 0 . .
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders 4 $42,083 0.0 4 $42,083 0.0
Etchers and Engravers 55 $20,391 10.9 45 $20,000 13.6
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, except Metal and
Plastic 255 $11,833 31.6 65 $20,893 14.1
Paper Goods Machines Setters, Operators, and Tenders 310 $24,107 0.0 195 $28,125 0.0
Tire Builders 10 $31,250 0.0 10 $31,250 0.0
Helpers-Production Workers 180 $14,432 2.2 50 $15,729 0.0
Production Workers, All Other 6,270 $19,239 7.8 3,315 $24,622 8.7
TRANSPORTATION AND MATERIAL MOVING OCCUPATIONS
Supervisors, Transportation and Material Moving
Workers 1,100 $29,199 11.6 770 $42,045 11.1
Aircraft Pilots and Flight Engineers 290 $36,991 80.4 160 $55,250 72.8
Air Traffic Controllers and Airfield Operations
Specialists 255 $41,389 18.8 170 $70,682 21.8
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.)
WASHINGTON; FEMALES
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 0 . . 0 . .
Bus Drivers 7,250 $17,015 3.6 1,930 $24,746 7.2
Driver/Sales Workers and Truck Drivers 5,470 $16,715 5.7 2,430 $26,712 7.6
Taxi Drivers and Chauffers 690 $12,674 8.1 265 $23,056 3.8
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other 80 $10,699 9.9 15 $52,778 0.0
Locomotive Engineers and Operators 35 $65,682 30.6 35 $65,682 30.6
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators 15 $56,250 47.1 15 $56,250 47.1
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters 140 $25,735 1.4 75 $31,375 2.7
Subway, Streetcar, and Other Rail Transportation
Workers 0 . . 0 . .
Sailors and Marine Oilers 240 $25,217 20.7 100 $29,125 13.9
Ship and Boat Captains and Operators 50 $6,917 47.9 35 $6,964 36.4
Ship Engineers 15 $151,875 0.0 15 $151,875 0.0
Bridge and Lock Tenders 20 $15,625 0.0 0 . .
Parking Lot Attendants 160 $11,484 0.0 65 $19,792 0.0
Service Station Attendants 575 $11,875 4.2 235 $16,680 7.7
Transportation Inspectors 285 $36,959 2.8 215 $43,750 3.7
Other Transportation Workers 100 $19,781 8.1 65 $35,625 12.7
Conveyor Operators and Tenders 30 $19,712 0.0 15 $52,679 0.0
Crane and Tower Operators 55 $32,143 7.1 15 $6,944 0.0
Dredge, Excavating, and Loading Machine Operators 35 $21,806 11.8 20 $23,056 0.0
Hoist and Winch Operators 10 $6,250 0.0 10 $6,250 0.0
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 700 $26,581 5.8 525 $30,321 5.7
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 1,480 $12,809 4.8 545 $21,434 6.6
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Materials Movers,
Hand 6,845 $14,063 6.6 2,625 $21,875 3.7
Machine Feeders and Offbearers 385 $12,310 3.6 95 $22,500 0.0
Packers and Packagers, Hand 5,065 $12,380 2.9 1,910 $21,240 4.1
Pumping Station Operators 10 $41,250 0.0 0 . .
Refuse and Recyclable Materials Collectors 240 $17,930 10.0 105 $26,106 14.6
Shuttle Car Operators 10 $13,750 0.0 0 . .
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders 10 $35,833 75.0 4 $36,250 100.0
Material Moving Workers, All Other 200 $22,454 0.0 110 $31,607 0.0
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