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TABLE 2. Earnings by Detailed Occupation: 1999: West 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 779,300 $20,956 19.8 488,870 $27,336 23.0
MANAGEMENT OCCUPATIONS
Chief executives 4,355 $58,090 49.2 3,630 $64,847 50.1
General and Operations Managers 4,105 $39,624 36.1 3,485 $43,034 36.1
Legislators 65 $18,333 59.4 30 $42,292 57.1
Advertising and Promotions Managers 230 $40,417 60.2 190 $38,846 58.0
Marketing and Sales Managers 3,195 $31,764 39.7 2,505 $38,302 40.9
Public Relations Managers 200 $38,750 57.8 140 $41,429 60.9
Administrative Services Managers 330 $45,000 45.5 280 $44,286 44.7
Computer and Information Systems Managers 730 $48,594 59.4 655 $50,704 62.5
Financial Managers 3,455 $31,119 41.8 2,900 $33,477 42.0
Human Resources Managers 2,040 $31,577 43.4 1,670 $35,410 44.3
Industrial Production Managers 1,255 $46,536 38.7 1,085 $51,284 40.6
Purchasing Managers 690 $40,734 44.6 590 $40,969 44.7
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 1,040 $29,363 17.5 860 $32,275 15.0
Farm, Ranch, and Other Agricultural Managers 585 $20,000 17.1 370 $22,321 23.2
Farmers and Ranchers 2,080 $10,972 13.0 1,175 $16,674 14.7
Construction Managers 2,780 $33,053 17.4 2,040 $40,883 19.2
Education Administrators 3,830 $42,310 77.3 2,365 $43,829 77.3
Engineering Managers 415 $70,298 76.4 390 $70,536 76.1
Food Service Managers 3,975 $20,671 14.1 2,795 $23,137 14.6
Funeral Directors 615 $30,344 36.6 510 $34,191 40.1
Gaming Managers 90 $26,576 23.1 55 $27,500 31.5
Lodging Managers 805 $20,980 21.8 525 $25,775 16.4
Medical and Health Services Managers 2,630 $31,895 45.0 2,215 $36,569 45.6
Natural Sciences Managers 105 $34,821 66.4 105 $34,821 66.4
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents 1,015 $39,536 10.0 760 $41,771 13.0
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association
Managers 1,485 $24,330 30.4 985 $30,758 25.3
Social and Community Service Managers 1,200 $27,222 59.3 920 $31,928 63.0
Managers, All Other 7,445 $36,058 40.7 6,045 $40,534 41.6
BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL OPERATIONS OCCUPATIONS
Agents and Business Managers of Artists,Performers,
and Athletes 80 $4,583 65.8 35 $27,639 68.6
Purchasing Agents and Buyers, Farm Products 85 $38,333 9.5 65 $43,438 12.1
Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 955 $17,295 17.8 540 $26,780 20.5
Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and
Farm Products 1,135 $31,437 22.7 935 $33,617 22.8
Claims Adusters, Appraisers, Examiners, and
Investigators 1,510 $26,451 36.6 1,285 $27,875 38.1
Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction,
Health and Safety, and Transportation 860 $36,530 37.2 715 $37,582 37.6
Cost Estimators 375 $33,589 19.7 260 $38,654 16.0
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.)
WEST 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 3,635 $28,207 36.4 2,840 $31,964 39.0
Logisticians 70 $31,765 14.3 60 $31,652 16.9
Management Analysts 1,260 $34,023 51.9 910 $45,625 52.6
Meeting and Convention Planners 90 $20,536 53.8 65 $27,647 60.9
Other Business Operations Specialists 995 $28,103 29.0 715 $32,065 31.2
Accountants and Auditors 6,635 $30,290 67.2 5,235 $32,886 69.2
Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate 790 $28,875 40.4 650 $32,120 42.5
Budget Analysts 150 $45,469 53.3 140 $46,406 55.7
Credit Analysts 100 $31,618 42.9 100 $31,618 42.9
Financial Analysts 130 $35,795 46.6 110 $37,778 39.3
Personal Financial Advisors 640 $52,500 58.8 495 $61,821 62.9
Insurance Underwriters 70 $31,842 45.7 45 $37,679 23.3
Financial Examiners 45 $44,750 80.9 45 $44,750 80.9
Loan Counselors and Officers 1,605 $28,235 33.9 1,340 $31,003 34.8
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 385 $20,055 22.2 290 $20,759 21.2
Tax Preparers 665 $6,319 8.0 85 $14,688 7.1
Financial Specialists, All Other 170 $27,778 35.9 140 $31,250 44.2
COMPUTER AND MATHEMATICAL OCCUPATIONS
Computer Scientists and System Analyts 1,450 $35,890 52.9 1,090 $41,964 50.6
Computer Programmers 1,365 $35,298 51.8 1,085 $37,542 48.8
Computer Software Engineers 1,235 $44,358 60.3 1,085 $45,516 60.3
Computer Support Specialists 1,570 $38,032 34.5 1,270 $41,544 36.3
Database Administrators 260 $38,750 54.3 190 $44,615 48.9
Network and Computer Systems Administrators 585 $36,017 43.1 485 $37,768 41.4
Network Systems and Data Communication Analysts 855 $36,765 42.2 680 $38,024 37.6
Actuaries 15 $47,778 56.3 15 $47,778 56.3
Mathematicians 25 $45,104 100.0 10 $46,250 100.0
Operations Research Analysts 385 $41,204 46.6 320 $43,482 45.3
Statisticians 170 $26,875 34.5 100 $38,500 56.9
Miscellaneous Mathematical Science Occupations 10 $44,219 100.0 10 $44,219 100.0
ARCHITECTURE, ENGINEERING OCCUPATIONS
Architects, Except Naval 340 $36,774 64.8 245 $44,091 72.4
Surveyors, Cartographers, and Photogrammetrists 250 $28,438 72.6 180 $34,063 66.3
Aerospace Engineers 85 $53,036 65.5 70 $54,375 68.1
Agricultural Engineers 0 . . 0 . .
Biomedical Engineers 35 $46,406 25.7 35 $46,406 25.7
Chemical Engineers 1,205 $66,470 89.9 1,090 $68,056 92.9
Civil Engineers 1,470 $50,140 77.1 1,210 $51,344 79.1
Computer Hardware Engineers 105 $38,250 55.2 95 $40,714 61.7
Electrical and Electronic Engineers 840 $53,385 63.4 740 $55,962 67.0
Environmental Engineers 155 $42,344 81.8 125 $44,896 89.8
Industrial Engineers, Including Health and Safety 570 $46,429 65.1 430 $49,583 69.2
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects 10 $91,250 100.0 10 $91,250 100.0
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.)
WEST VIRGINIA; BOTH SEXES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Materials Engineers 100 $49,286 74.0 80 $50,455 75.6
Mechanical Engineers 590 $44,511 59.9 500 $48,333 64.1
Mining and Geological Engineers,Including Mining
Safety Engineers 340 $52,500 67.9 285 $58,750 67.2
Nuclear Engineers 10 $107,500 100.0 10 $107,500 100.0
Petroleum Engineers 85 $52,857 61.9 85 $52,857 61.9
Engineers, All Others 905 $51,740 74.7 735 $54,770 75.5
Drafters 1,010 $29,896 14.5 860 $30,830 12.3
Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters 2,080 $35,015 11.3 1,580 $40,033 11.7
Surveying and Mapping Technicians 955 $25,500 6.8 715 $29,900 6.6
LIFE, PHYSICAL, AND SOCIAL SCIENCE OCCUPATIONS
Agricultural and Food Scientists 130 $32,500 74.2 100 $53,594 80.8
Biological Scientists 375 $31,745 91.2 345 $32,453 92.2
Conservation Scientists and Foresters 510 $38,674 80.2 390 $42,969 86.1
Medical Scientists 165 $39,615 100.0 140 $43,036 100.0
Astronomers and Physicists 50 $77,500 100.0 45 $78,214 100.0
Atmospheric and Space Scientists 65 $60,817 100.0 50 $61,635 100.0
Chemists and Materials Scientists 885 $48,672 85.9 685 $52,073 89.2
Environmental Scientists and Geoscientists 470 $39,821 79.9 410 $42,197 78.2
Physical Scientists, All Other 425 $37,404 96.0 310 $45,000 96.2
Economists 130 $40,000 100.0 80 $52,500 100.0
Market/Survey Researchers 105 $13,393 49.5 55 $37,014 74.5
Psychologists 745 $32,457 97.5 390 $42,548 99.5
Sociologists 10 $75,893 100.0 4 $76,250 100.0
Urban and Regional Planners 105 $41,985 89.7 100 $42,625 88.8
Miscellaneous Social Scientists and Related Workers 195 $24,432 78.5 120 $36,250 89.0
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians 115 $23,375 32.7 90 $26,023 38.5
Biological Technicians 55 $28,750 55.4 40 $31,250 39.0
Chemical Technicians 1,430 $45,996 24.9 1,230 $48,567 24.0
Geological and Petroleum Technicians 150 $39,375 16.1 110 $39,853 13.9
Nuclear Technicians 15 $53,750 0.0 15 $53,750 0.0
Other Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians 1,345 $28,662 23.1 950 $31,173 20.6
COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL SERVICES OCCUPATIONS
Counselors 3,005 $24,530 69.8 1,755 $25,421 69.6
Social Workers 4,330 $21,882 74.3 3,090 $23,888 75.5
Misc. Community and Social Service Specialists 1,500 $20,157 48.1 980 $24,296 60.5
Clergy 3,080 $23,641 64.1 2,325 $26,547 67.7
Directors, Religious Activities and Education 195 $14,615 57.2 75 $22,361 61.6
Religious Workers, All Other 290 $14,052 46.6 160 $20,909 73.1
LEGAL OCCUPATIONS
Lawyers 3,970 $63,750 99.7 3,135 $69,216 99.8
Judges, Magistrates, and Other Judicial Workers 665 $35,368 52.6 510 $35,769 51.8
Paralegals and Legal Assistants 1,970 $23,460 29.1 1,450 $25,793 28.2
Miscellaneous Legal Support Workers 1,265 $21,868 35.6 805 $30,023 33.5
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.)
WEST 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 6,840 $32,525 92.9 4,450 $41,697 94.4
Preschool and Kindergarten Teachers 1,935 $11,904 39.4 1,225 $16,849 46.1
Elementary and Middle School Teachers 21,415 $31,766 96.7 17,065 $33,173 97.2
Secondary School Teachers 4,525 $33,319 96.4 3,710 $35,377 97.1
Special Education Teachers 970 $30,430 91.0 810 $31,136 92.5
Other Teachers and Instructors 2,075 $12,321 44.9 720 $27,366 40.8
Archivists, Curators, and Museum Technicians 45 $32,857 60.9 35 $34,286 52.9
Librarians 685 $24,464 81.4 380 $24,583 79.4
Library Technicians 230 $13,657 2.6 150 $15,917 4.1
Teacher Assistants 4,135 $13,838 4.3 1,005 $16,786 5.7
Other Education, Training, and Library Workers 260 $37,500 78.5 175 $39,291 84.0
ARTS, DESIGN, ENTERTAINMENT, SPORTS, AND MEDIA
OCCUPATIONS
Artists and Related Workers 845 $6,539 31.6 390 $16,875 26.5
Designers 2,420 $15,147 23.9 1,415 $23,654 25.2
Actors 80 $4,219 35.0 25 $65,192 62.5
Producers and Directors 340 $24,954 65.1 235 $31,250 64.1
Athletes, Coaches, Umpires and Related Workers 795 $12,537 49.2 215 $27,500 60.7
Dancers and Choreographers 120 $12,000 22.9 45 $20,268 30.2
Musicians, Singers and Related Workers 495 $7,049 31.2 160 $18,800 39.2
Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related
Workers, All Other 30 $6,979 25.8 20 $6,979 42.1
Announcers 400 $16,136 22.1 215 $20,375 29.0
News Analysts, Reporters, and Correspondents 500 $25,077 74.9 330 $30,054 85.4
Public Relations Specialists 570 $26,061 69.2 370 $29,722 71.8
Editors 460 $25,636 58.7 345 $27,917 65.1
Technical Writers 185 $31,726 62.2 110 $35,313 54.1
Writers and Authors 385 $20,417 71.7 185 $30,045 75.4
Miscellaneous Media and Communication Workers 155 $16,806 25.8 65 $30,592 22.4
Broadcast and Sound Engineering Technicians and
Radio Operators 355 $20,893 22.8 245 $26,369 20.6
Photographers 515 $15,822 28.9 295 $27,039 44.1
Television, Video and Motion Picture Camera
Operators and Editors 50 $25,625 42.9 30 $28,750 67.9
Media and Communication Equipment Workers,
All Other 0 . . 0 . .
HEALTHCARE PRACTIONERS AND TECHNICAL OCCUPATIONS
Chiropractors 130 $81,250 95.4 95 $88,542 100.0
Dentists 905 $93,036 99.2 490 $101,778 98.6
Dieticians and Nutritionists 515 $25,121 57.3 355 $28,583 53.9
Optometrists 240 $63,182 100.0 175 $71,563 100.0
Pharmacists 1,655 $62,091 93.0 1,240 $66,870 95.2
Physicians and Surgeons 4,235 $113,500 99.5 3,065 $124,024 99.3
Physician Assistants 470 $33,409 64.0 305 $42,037 63.5
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.)
WEST VIRGINIA; BOTH SEXES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Podiatrists 45 $117,750 100.0 45 $117,750 100.0
Registered Nurses 15,925 $33,236 41.6 10,560 $37,065 41.0
Audiologists 85 $45,795 100.0 55 $44,107 100.0
Occupational Therapists 155 $49,444 100.0 110 $51,625 100.0
Physical Therapists 725 $50,658 92.4 435 $54,357 94.3
Radiation Therapists 90 $37,250 25.6 85 $37,500 26.7
Recreational Therapists 50 $23,958 50.0 45 $24,792 59.1
Respiratory Therapists 660 $28,981 17.5 490 $30,774 18.6
Speech-Language Pathologists 600 $35,396 97.8 225 $39,375 95.1
Therapists, All Others 450 $23,807 68.4 290 $27,228 70.3
Veterinarians 245 $55,179 100.0 195 $57,411 100.0
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practioners,
All Other 10 $26,250 100.0 10 $26,250 100.0
Clinical Lab Technologists and Technicians 2,095 $25,722 42.5 1,355 $30,795 45.3
Dental Hygienists 705 $23,227 46.6 190 $30,900 43.6
Diagnostic Related Technologists and Technicians 1,885 $29,970 20.5 1,290 $32,004 18.4
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 1,470 $21,354 6.5 1,030 $22,764 6.5
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practioners Support
Technicians 2,380 $15,680 5.5 1,470 $18,182 5.3
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 5,955 $20,937 8.9 3,590 $23,859 8.7
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 920 $16,327 10.8 600 $17,891 11.0
Opticians, Dispensing 295 $16,429 10.5 175 $22,056 7.4
Miscellaneous Health Technologists and Technicians 425 $19,315 16.2 305 $20,179 18.7
Other Healthcare Practioners and Technical
Occupations 710 $32,356 64.4 490 $34,643 63.7
HEALTHCARE SUPPORT OCCUPATIONS
Nursing, Psychiatric, and Home Health Aides 16,170 $11,466 3.3 7,595 $15,242 3.7
Occupational Therapist Assistants and Aides 40 $28,000 0.0 25 $28,125 0.0
Physical Therapist Assistants and Aides 375 $17,704 13.6 225 $22,925 11.9
Massage Therapists 265 $13,580 36.3 115 $24,250 19.0
Dental Assistants 1,190 $12,309 2.7 420 $17,090 0.0
Medical Assistants and Other Healthcare Support
Occupations 4,365 $15,046 5.8 2,460 $18,084 4.3
PROTECTIVE SERVICE OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Correctional
Officers 210 $28,060 19.9 205 $28,233 19.7
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and
Detectives 435 $33,537 20.7 375 $34,410 20.1
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Fire Fighting and
Prevention Workers 180 $39,667 12.1 160 $40,700 11.3
Supervisors, Protective Service Workers, All Other 380 $31,726 29.3 330 $33,173 33.7
Fire Fighters 1,000 $30,908 12.7 850 $32,064 9.8
Fire Inspectors 80 $30,227 24.4 55 $30,284 30.9
Baliffs, Correctional Officers and Jailers 2,560 $22,800 12.3 2,060 $24,331 12.2
Detectives and Criminal Investigators 400 $33,696 52.2 360 $34,457 50.8
Fish and Game Wardens 30 $30,000 76.7 30 $30,000 76.7
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.)
WEST VIRGINIA; BOTH SEXES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Parking Enforcement Workers 15 $11,932 0.0 15 $12,188 0.0
Police and Sheriff Patrol Officers 2,910 $30,042 22.7 2,575 $30,677 23.6
Transit and Railroad Police 10 $46,250 0.0 10 $46,250 0.0
Animal Control Workers 95 $17,841 0.0 60 $21,118 0.0
Private Detectives and Investigators 340 $29,375 36.2 230 $31,083 34.1
Security Guards and Gaming Surveillance Officers 4,635 $13,764 7.9 2,370 $20,782 9.8
Crossing Guards 495 $8,081 0.0 100 $21,944 0.0
Lifeguards and Other Protective Service Workers 295 $8,676 38.4 100 $26,818 56.1
FOOD PREPARATION AND SERVING RELATED OCCUPATIONS
Chefs and Head Cooks 975 $15,156 5.1 660 $19,628 7.6
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation
and Serving Workers 3,690 $14,759 7.1 2,355 $16,579 7.6
Cooks 13,540 $9,678 1.3 4,980 $12,824 0.6
Food Preparation Workers 2,305 $8,827 5.8 805 $13,789 6.2
Bartenders 2,175 $9,600 5.1 840 $12,662 5.7
Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers,
Including Fast Food 2,490 $7,904 1.3 720 $12,002 2.4
Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession and
Coffee Shop 335 $6,007 7.2 95 $11,944 2.1
Waiters and Waitresses 8,720 $7,727 5.8 2,230 $11,820 4.8
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant 675 $12,314 1.3 320 $15,398 0.0
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender
Helpers 565 $7,714 2.5 165 $13,913 0.0
Dishwashers 1,130 $8,333 5.7 315 $11,548 3.5
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee
Shop 575 $7,546 4.2 155 $13,030 0.0
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers,
All Other 20 $16,250 0.0 10 $18,036 0.0
BUILDING AND GROUNDS CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and
Janitorial Workers 1,015 $17,784 6.1 740 $18,889 7.0
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn
Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 800 $21,950 7.5 620 $23,233 7.9
Janitors and Building Cleaners 15,355 $12,413 1.8 7,145 $17,806 1.8
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 7,890 $9,070 0.9 3,130 $13,733 0.8
Pest Control Workers 310 $20,887 7.1 215 $22,837 7.0
Grounds Maintenance Workers 5,145 $11,675 3.6 2,260 $18,050 2.3
PERSONAL CARE AND SERVICE OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Gaming Workers 160 $22,652 8.6 120 $24,167 11.5
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service
Workers 640 $12,742 17.9 430 $16,016 19.7
Animal Trainers 235 $21,793 5.1 180 $21,196 6.7
Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 640 $8,679 4.4 240 $15,788 5.0
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.)
WEST VIRGINIA; BOTH SEXES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Gaming Workers 160 $10,550 9.3 30 $14,091 25.0
Motion Picture Projectionists 30 $19,000 3.1 15 $35,469 0.0
Ushers,Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers 150 $13,250 2.0 60 $12,143 0.0
Miscellaneous Entertainment Attendants and Related
Workers 530 $10,339 6.6 170 $17,022 8.9
Funeral Service Workers 190 $13,000 12.0 80 $21,667 11.3
Barbers 605 $16,433 8.3 395 $18,984 9.4
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 4,615 $10,386 5.2 2,115 $13,233 6.8
Miscellaneous Personal Appearance Workers 430 $7,409 6.5 120 $19,167 13.3
Baggage Porters, Bellhops, and Concierges 105 $9,327 0.0 40 $16,923 0.0
Tour and Travel Guides 330 $8,292 25.5 80 $18,587 44.9
Transportation Attendants 280 $23,017 27.3 115 $30,417 53.4
Child Care Workers 6,840 $6,819 7.9 2,625 $11,595 8.3
Personal and Home Care Aides 3,140 $7,357 1.7 1,050 $12,102 0.0
Recreation and Fitness Workers 1,300 $11,140 21.7 640 $16,586 27.1
Residential Advisors 490 $10,766 13.3 200 $21,750 24.8
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other 255 $8,826 7.8 105 $20,278 0.0
SALES AND RELATED OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales
Workers 17,945 $20,588 15.3 14,060 $22,904 16.0
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales
Workers 3,855 $27,643 22.6 3,065 $31,441 24.1
Cashiers 19,215 $8,193 3.3 6,245 $12,874 3.3
Counter and Rental Clerks 880 $10,662 6.5 365 $16,185 1.7
Parts Salespersons 930 $18,554 2.7 720 $20,946 3.5
Retail Salespersons 19,020 $12,255 12.5 9,450 $20,283 15.0
Advertising Sales Agents 960 $22,163 32.4 620 $28,262 32.1
Insurance Sales Agents 3,450 $24,339 31.8 2,550 $28,924 33.7
Securities, Commodities, and Finanancial Services
Sales Agents 775 $29,943 43.4 605 $31,633 43.5
Travel Agents 345 $17,955 18.8 250 $21,765 22.6
Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 2,140 $25,353 21.2 1,470 $34,767 22.3
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing 5,495 $31,741 32.3 4,495 $36,280 32.7
Models, Demonstrators, and Product Promoters 295 $3,472 8.4 45 $17,159 17.0
Real Estate Brokers and Sales Agents 1,935 $16,719 32.1 1,055 $28,418 33.3
Sales Engineers 65 $41,500 56.1 65 $41,125 58.7
Telemarketers 4,495 $8,656 4.9 1,310 $15,557 6.1
Door-To-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors
and Related Workers 1,345 $7,077 7.1 380 $14,021 4.5
Sales and Related Workers, All Other 1,025 $15,343 25.7 520 $21,728 27.3
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and
Administrative Support Workers 9,305 $24,940 19.2 7,280 $27,272 19.8
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 500 $15,625 8.8 255 $19,559 4.7
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.)
WEST VIRGINIA; BOTH SEXES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Telephone Operators 765 $22,352 9.2 575 $27,708 9.2
Communication Equipment Operators, All Other 110 $41,023 13.9 70 $40,795 15.3
Bill and Account Collectors 1,050 $18,542 13.3 675 $21,609 12.9
Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 2,655 $17,097 8.3 1,830 $19,727 8.8
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 8,425 $17,130 8.2 5,425 $20,903 6.6
Gaming Cage Workers 25 $27,969 29.6 25 $28,594 34.8
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 1,010 $20,972 7.3 660 $24,543 5.9
Procurement Clerks 210 $32,905 9.6 195 $33,345 7.2
Tellers 3,355 $13,158 8.0 2,135 $14,966 6.4
Brokerage Clerks 15 $24,583 37.5 4 $31,250 0.0
Correspondence Clerks 30 $20,781 0.0 30 $20,781 0.0
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks 495 $19,271 7.1 345 $22,434 5.8
Credit Authorizers, Checkers and Clerks 270 $16,352 5.2 195 $19,911 4.1
Customer Service Representatives 9,255 $17,057 11.6 5,800 $20,951 11.6
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs 490 $23,866 31.5 420 $26,190 30.9
File Clerks 1,535 $14,235 8.0 830 $20,740 8.9
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 845 $10,463 8.6 365 $14,016 6.6
Interviewers Except Eligibility and Loan 1,725 $10,667 12.4 560 $20,232 9.3
Library Assistants, Clerical 690 $12,218 18.5 280 $18,867 29.2
Loan Interviewers and Clerks 455 $21,327 15.6 390 $22,011 15.1
New Account Clerks 95 $14,934 10.8 70 $18,304 14.5
Order Clerks 795 $19,347 6.8 515 $22,116 7.6
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and
Timekeeping 295 $29,688 16.0 225 $31,277 20.8
Receptionists and Information Clerks 5,035 $13,360 9.2 2,635 $17,115 8.0
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and
Travel Clerks 505 $15,750 10.1 245 $19,792 12.8
Information and Record Clerks, All Other 525 $18,520 10.9 345 $21,596 13.7
Cargo and Freight Agents 85 $23,393 17.6 70 $28,194 21.1
Couriers and Messengers 830 $16,039 8.2 485 $20,347 12.6
Dispatchers 1,275 $19,785 5.2 920 $20,818 4.2
Meter Readers, Utilities 600 $24,868 3.5 470 $30,250 4.1
Postal Service Clerks 1,175 $35,380 9.3 835 $38,556 11.1
Postal Service Mail Carriers 2,095 $33,917 8.9 1,505 $38,122 11.9
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and
Processing Machine Operators 605 $36,833 7.6 460 $38,727 10.0
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 1,485 $28,996 17.6 1,250 $30,797 16.5
Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 2,665 $19,797 4.4 1,970 $21,456 3.6
Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 7,545 $14,534 4.3 4,265 $19,867 4.5
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers,
Recordkeeping 510 $17,139 3.1 305 $24,821 0.0
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 24,465 $17,966 8.4 15,710 $21,166 7.9
Computer Operators 1,410 $22,750 11.5 1,025 $25,913 10.6
Data Entry Keyers 3,020 $15,130 8.3 1,675 $18,987 6.3
Word Processors and Typists 1,110 $16,183 8.2 610 $22,886 8.5
Desktop Publishers 25 $16,563 74.1 4 $48,250 0.0
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 875 $20,384 11.0 640 $22,277 11.8
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.)
WEST 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 880 $10,979 9.8 420 $18,635 18.4
Office Clerks, General 8,555 $15,856 9.8 5,080 $20,186 8.3
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer 275 $15,684 5.9 175 $18,750 9.0
Proofreaders and Copy Markers 40 $3,947 23.8 15 $12,031 38.5
Statistical Assistants 185 $28,406 26.2 150 $29,545 33.1
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other 2,685 $20,989 24.9 1,880 $25,206 27.4
FARMING, FISHING, AND FORESTRY OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Farming, Fishing
and Forestry Workers 325 $20,685 3.4 195 $25,054 4.6
Agricultural Inspectors 50 $19,583 28.0 30 $30,000 26.7
Animal Breeders 55 $125,385 13.0 45 $127,500 16.3
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products 125 $13,413 0.0 55 $16,458 0.0
Miscellaneous Agricultural Workers 1,980 $9,444 4.3 925 $14,563 4.1
Fishers and Related Fishing Workers 4 $36,250 0.0 4 $36,250 0.0
Hunters and Trappers 10 $5,000 0.0 0 . .
Forest and Conservation Workers 125 $19,028 5.6 60 $22,500 3.2
Logging Workers 2,665 $15,576 1.6 1,410 $18,398 1.3
CONSTRUCTION AND EXTRACTION WORKERS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction
Trades and Extraction Workers 7,805 $38,253 7.0 5,840 $41,625 7.5
Boilermakers 345 $32,008 3.7 130 $31,369 1.5
Brickmasons, Blockmasons, and Stonemasons 1,710 $20,169 2.3 740 $27,500 0.9
Carpenters 8,980 $19,317 2.8 4,685 $25,003 3.1
Carpet, Floor and Tile Installers and Finishers 935 $16,988 3.1 510 $20,395 3.5
Cement Masons, Concrete Finishers, and Terrazzo
Workers 510 $18,077 0.0 195 $24,113 0.0
Contruction Laborers 9,440 $17,633 2.2 3,940 $23,116 2.7
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators 315 $22,348 0.0 110 $23,409 0.0
Pile-Driver Operators 4 $21,250 0.0 0 . .
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment
Operators 5,945 $27,524 0.7 3,355 $30,861 0.8
Drywall Installers, Ceiling Tile Installers, and
Tapers 630 $21,513 0.0 310 $25,735 0.0
Electricians 6,775 $36,045 4.5 4,585 $40,846 4.7
Glaziers 285 $19,511 0.0 220 $22,222 0.0
Insulation Workers 275 $30,391 2.6 190 $32,050 3.7
Painters, Construction and Maintenance 2,255 $17,767 4.3 985 $23,444 3.7
Paperhangers 45 $15,250 0.0 15 $19,464 0.0
Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 3,795 $26,615 1.6 2,380 $29,516 1.8
Plasterers and Stucco Masons 60 $17,000 0.0 25 $11,488 0.0
Reinforcing Iron Workers 30 $26,786 0.0 25 $26,250 0.0
Roofers 1,180 $15,219 0.2 400 $24,063 0.0
Sheet Metal Workers 1,135 $25,585 1.9 690 $26,466 1.2
Structural Iron and Steel Workers 1,040 $29,630 3.0 520 $30,664 0.4
Helpers, Construction Trades 475 $11,373 1.1 190 $18,542 0.0
Construction and Building Inspectors 575 $30,990 18.6 485 $33,125 20.9
Elevator Installers and Repairers 105 $56,458 8.6 80 $58,274 11.1
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.)
WEST VIRGINIA; BOTH SEXES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Fence Erectors 155 $18,173 0.0 80 $26,250 0.0
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers 170 $26,389 0.0 90 $29,583 0.0
Highway Maintenance Workers 760 $24,421 1.6 500 $26,051 0.0
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment
Operators 320 $36,174 0.9 190 $38,942 1.6
Septic Tank Services and Sewer Pipe Cleaners 60 $15,481 0.0 45 $17,125 0.0
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers 160 $21,488 0.0 105 $26,111 0.0
Derrick, Rotary Drill, and Service Unit Operators,
Oil, Gas, and Mining 315 $20,357 0.0 145 $24,554 0.0
Earth Drillers Except Oil and Gas 710 $29,048 0.7 450 $33,816 0.4
Explosives Workers, Ordnance handling Experts, and
Blasters 230 $31,838 0.0 190 $36,618 0.0
Mining Machine Operators 6,105 $41,304 1.8 4,080 $47,257 2.1
Roof Bolters, Mining 1,025 $42,269 1.1 630 $47,566 1.3
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas 50 $35,385 0.0 40 $35,000 0.0
Helpers - Extraction Workers 35 $42,679 0.0 30 $43,393 0.0
Other Extraction Workers 1,265 $29,542 2.6 750 $36,061 2.4
INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics,
Installers and Repairers 2,675 $36,539 9.5 2,260 $39,461 10.1
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine
Repairers 1,235 $24,194 6.3 915 $27,188 7.4
Radio and Telecommunications Equipment Installers
and Repairers 1,280 $36,336 12.1 1,010 $39,119 10.3
Avionics Technicians 45 $38,977 0.0 20 $39,545 0.0
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers 485 $26,076 8.6 320 $29,348 9.4
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Transportation
Equipment 15 $17,222 0.0 4 $50,750 0.0
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Industrial and
Utility 205 $48,194 6.3 150 $51,000 6.7
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor
Vehicles 80 $41,071 9.8 40 $46,397 19.5
Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers
and Repairers 290 $20,053 1.7 200 $20,833 1.0
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers 170 $24,429 4.1 135 $26,250 5.2
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 695 $32,060 8.2 560 $35,979 7.0
Automotive Body and Related Repairers 1,395 $21,170 0.0 1,040 $23,973 0.0
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers 95 $21,000 0.0 70 $24,375 0.0
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 6,970 $19,263 1.2 5,025 $22,169 1.1
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine
Specialists 2,705 $27,087 0.5 2,165 $29,307 0.6
Heavy Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Service
Technicians and Mechanics 2,340 $32,140 1.7 1,680 $38,291 2.4
Small Engine Mechanics 300 $15,650 1.7 195 $19,542 0.0
Miscellaneous Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Mechanics,
Installers, and Repairers 445 $16,190 1.4 230 $20,242 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.)
WEST 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 275 $45,225 9.0 225 $46,025 11.2
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration
Mechanics and Installers 1,960 $25,956 3.8 1,485 $27,976 3.6
Home Appliance Repairers 350 $23,235 5.5 240 $30,048 3.8
Industrial and Refractory Machinery Mechanics 3,385 $36,149 1.9 2,745 $38,588 1.0
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 3,375 $26,686 3.7 2,540 $31,055 4.0
Maintenance Workers, Machinery 280 $30,568 1.1 170 $37,829 1.8
Millwrights 1,015 $40,323 4.7 665 $41,173 2.4
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 1,280 $45,902 3.4 990 $50,000 4.4
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers 1,275 $29,058 6.7 915 $35,905 8.3
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers 465 $37,356 6.0 355 $47,760 2.5
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and
Repairers 390 $17,596 4.1 225 $24,583 0.0
Commercial Divers 15 $26,607 0.0 10 $25,893 0.0
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers 150 $25,400 3.3 125 $26,500 4.0
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers 345 $18,551 2.3 250 $19,545 0.0
Riggers 70 $19,219 0.0 45 $23,750 0.0
Signal and Track Switch Repairers 55 $41,250 0.0 45 $41,154 0.0
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 95 $15,278 0.0 35 $27,500 0.0
Other Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 1,715 $25,384 6.5 1,225 $28,197 6.5
PRODUCTION OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and
Operating Workers 8,060 $36,881 12.4 6,690 $38,863 12.5
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems
Assemblers 105 $17,639 0.0 70 $21,250 0.0
Electrical, Electronics, and Electromechanical
Assemblers 490 $22,418 2.7 360 $23,259 0.0
Engine and Other Machines Assemblers 105 $33,056 11.3 75 $37,000 15.8
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters 460 $40,885 8.0 395 $41,288 8.1
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators 4,395 $21,205 2.1 2,960 $23,928 2.5
Bakers 895 $12,434 2.5 505 $21,146 3.0
Butchers and Other Meat, Poultry, and Fish Processing
Workers 1,680 $18,831 2.1 1,135 $21,963 3.1
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine
Operators and Tenders 40 $30,357 0.0 20 $31,750 0.0
Food Batchmakers 390 $14,551 0.0 240 $20,857 0.0
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders 75 $21,397 0.0 45 $23,152 0.0
Computer Control Programmers and Operators 155 $30,382 14.6 125 $31,205 12.0
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators,
and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 135 $33,929 4.5 105 $35,972 5.7
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders,
Metal and Plastic 80 $23,700 0.0 65 $23,400 0.0
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders,
Metal and Plastic 235 $32,292 3.0 155 $41,308 4.5
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters,
Operators and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 830 $24,633 0.6 610 $29,353 0.8
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.)
WEST 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 75 $31,875 0.0 60 $33,073 0.0
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine
Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal
and Plastic 420 $20,227 1.9 275 $24,861 0.0
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators,
and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 65 $25,391 0.0 50 $26,563 0.0
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and
Tenders, Metal and Plastic 4 $16,750 0.0 0 . .
Machinists 2,660 $27,424 2.5 2,135 $30,330 2.0
Metal Furnace and Kiln Operators and Tenders 520 $34,688 2.7 360 $36,103 2.8
Model Makers and Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic 50 $12,431 11.8 20 $30,250 33.3
Molders and Molding Machine Setters, Operators, and
Tenders, Metal and Plastic 405 $25,797 4.4 345 $25,809 5.2
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders,
Metal and Plastic 65 $25,893 0.0 40 $29,844 0.0
Tool and Die Makers 150 $41,042 0.0 135 $41,625 0.0
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Workers 5,235 $26,843 1.0 3,525 $28,790 1.2
Heat Treating Equipment Equipment Setters, Operators,
and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 75 $27,279 0.0 60 $27,841 0.0
Lay-Out Workers, Metal and Plastic 60 $24,500 0.0 25 $41,111 0.0
Plating and Coating Machine Setters, operators, and
Tenders, Metal and Plastic 140 $33,750 4.3 105 $35,417 5.8
Tool Grinders, Filers and Sharpeners 110 $31,141 0.0 90 $31,058 0.0
Metalworkers and Plastic Workers, All Others 2,550 $28,720 2.3 1,975 $30,136 2.1
Bookbinders and Bindery Workers 240 $9,865 0.0 85 $21,776 0.0
Job Printers 290 $17,031 6.8 180 $22,269 3.9
Prepress Technicians and Workers 390 $17,283 5.6 220 $21,743 5.9
Printing Machine Operators 970 $25,786 3.0 780 $27,757 3.7
Laundry and Dry Cleaning Workers 1,260 $11,866 2.0 650 $13,848 2.9
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials 435 $9,536 0.2 165 $14,625 0.6
Sewing Machine Operators 1,605 $11,979 0.7 745 $16,520 1.6
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers 80 $19,000 0.0 60 $18,750 0.0
Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders 210 $16,023 0.0 165 $16,515 0.0
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Sewers 445 $10,553 11.0 210 $15,806 18.3
Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and
Tenders 35 $31,131 0.0 25 $31,548 0.0
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and
Tenders 35 $14,333 0.0 15 $21,875 0.0
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters,
Operators, and Tenders 160 $16,250 4.4 85 $19,792 0.0
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine
Setters, Operators, and Tenders 15 $16,875 0.0 4 $18,750 0.0
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and
Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers 40 $30,000 0.0 30 $31,406 0.0
Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers 0 . . 0 . .
Upholsterers 250 $17,500 0.0 125 $21,528 0.0
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other 105 $12,159 0.0 75 $20,057 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.)
WEST 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 500 $19,732 7.4 340 $20,943 7.4
Furniture Finishers 180 $19,231 10.7 105 $20,625 0.0
Model Makers and Patternmakers, Wood 4 $53,750 0.0 0 . .
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood 1,390 $17,608 0.0 950 $20,841 0.0
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders,
Except Sawing 525 $16,868 0.4 335 $19,858 0.6
Woodworkers, All Other 335 $19,722 1.8 240 $21,319 0.0
Power Plant Operators, Distributors, and Dispatchers 660 $50,585 11.2 570 $51,500 13.0
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators 685 $35,923 5.0 540 $37,257 4.6
Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System
Workers 1,020 $25,294 5.8 825 $28,920 5.5
Miscellaneous Plant and System Operators 540 $39,318 10.0 430 $41,216 10.5
Chemical Processing Machine Setters, Operators,
and Tenders 1,500 $52,075 9.3 1,305 $52,493 9.5
Crushing, Grinding, Polishing, Mixing, and Blending
Workers 835 $25,307 0.7 605 $27,433 0.0
Cutting Workers 840 $20,257 1.5 530 $24,286 0.6
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine
Setters, Operators, and Tenders 565 $23,732 2.5 390 $25,690 3.6
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and
Tenders 390 $28,500 2.1 310 $31,379 2.6
Inspectors, Testers, Sorter, Samplers, and Weighers 4,710 $24,213 10.6 3,520 $27,036 10.9
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers 50 $8,611 22.0 20 $22,273 55.0
Medical, Dental and Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians 375 $18,309 2.1 280 $19,855 0.0
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 1,350 $19,300 0.6 810 $23,125 1.0
Painting Workers 1,185 $24,087 0.4 855 $26,795 0.0
Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine
Workers 470 $12,083 14.6 235 $16,706 23.0
Semiconductor Processors 4 $1,250 0.0 0 . .
Cementing and Gluing Machine Operators and Tenders 160 $18,864 5.1 100 $22,361 7.9
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment
Operators and Tenders 150 $31,094 0.0 110 $35,688 0.0
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders 15 $26,875 0.0 15 $26,875 0.0
Etchers and Engravers 100 $12,417 0.0 50 $29,063 0.0
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, except Metal and
Plastic 330 $24,792 6.7 235 $26,518 2.1
Paper Goods Machines Setters, Operators, and Tenders 180 $18,214 2.8 145 $20,750 3.5
Tire Builders 60 $17,431 0.0 45 $17,361 0.0
Helpers-Production Workers 395 $23,750 2.5 185 $27,981 0.0
Production Workers, All Other 8,525 $26,103 3.4 6,135 $30,677 4.0
TRANSPORTATION AND MATERIAL MOVING OCCUPATIONS
Supervisors, Transportation and Material Moving
Workers 1,700 $29,279 13.2 1,320 $31,518 11.7
Aircraft Pilots and Flight Engineers 420 $33,750 43.9 290 $35,288 38.8
Air Traffic Controllers and Airfield Operations
Specialists 200 $60,556 28.2 170 $65,110 33.3
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.)
WEST 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 110 $10,795 0.0 40 $21,964 0.0
Bus Drivers 4,165 $17,986 2.3 1,530 $21,751 1.9
Driver/Sales Workers and Truck Drivers 29,170 $24,200 1.7 19,005 $28,258 1.6
Taxi Drivers and Chauffers 1,075 $11,030 5.6 525 $18,063 6.5
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other 100 $14,318 6.9 45 $22,679 0.0
Locomotive Engineers and Operators 800 $51,238 7.0 645 $52,070 7.8
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators 80 $27,596 2.5 60 $29,231 0.0
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters 710 $45,064 6.2 530 $48,073 5.5
Subway, Streetcar, and Other Rail Transportation
Workers 220 $21,250 0.0 110 $38,250 0.0
Sailors and Marine Oilers 325 $22,039 2.8 140 $24,700 6.5
Ship and Boat Captains and Operators 310 $38,500 3.5 175 $43,100 5.1
Ship Engineers 25 $33,523 0.0 20 $32,727 0.0
Bridge and Lock Tenders 175 $44,167 10.2 145 $44,821 12.6
Parking Lot Attendants 215 $3,491 6.0 60 $12,054 8.5
Service Station Attendants 735 $10,549 2.4 375 $16,250 0.0
Transportation Inspectors 235 $30,852 6.0 175 $32,159 8.0
Other Transportation Workers 140 $24,083 16.3 95 $24,417 7.2
Conveyor Operators and Tenders 210 $28,000 0.0 115 $48,304 0.0
Crane and Tower Operators 920 $37,429 1.4 725 $39,583 1.8
Dredge, Excavating, and Loading Machine Operators 1,120 $30,442 1.2 715 $33,393 1.8
Hoist and Winch Operators 120 $27,981 0.0 60 $35,000 0.0
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 2,670 $24,003 1.3 1,970 $26,039 1.7
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 1,925 $12,291 1.6 885 $18,557 1.6
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Materials Movers,
Hand 14,385 $17,978 2.3 8,875 $22,777 2.1
Machine Feeders and Offbearers 565 $19,323 5.5 375 $21,442 6.6
Packers and Packagers, Hand 1,365 $11,427 3.2 640 $17,242 5.0
Pumping Station Operators 380 $35,255 11.0 330 $36,193 12.7
Refuse and Recyclable Materials Collectors 490 $17,431 1.6 290 $20,538 0.0
Shuttle Car Operators 530 $38,816 1.9 390 $44,205 0.0
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders 125 $39,327 0.0 95 $42,411 0.0
Material Moving Workers, All Other 805 $32,000 1.7 630 $35,825 2.2
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