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.)
ARKANSAS; MALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
21 to 74 years 639,480 $26,141 19.2 461,295 $30,299 21.1
MANAGEMENT OCCUPATIONS
Chief executives 5,790 $66,541 56.0 5,015 $68,771 57.3
General and Operations Managers 5,605 $45,435 41.2 4,845 $47,626 40.8
Legislators 35 $16,923 76.5 25 $22,708 77.8
Advertising and Promotions Managers 240 $40,313 48.3 220 $45,221 50.7
Marketing and Sales Managers 3,550 $51,692 47.1 3,010 $54,976 49.8
Public Relations Managers 215 $50,071 64.0 210 $50,143 63.7
Administrative Services Managers 195 $43,333 52.1 170 $43,417 56.7
Computer and Information Systems Managers 915 $61,125 60.5 815 $61,964 61.1
Financial Managers 2,310 $50,557 63.9 2,045 $53,049 65.1
Human Resources Managers 1,630 $40,649 46.4 1,260 $44,289 48.0
Industrial Production Managers 2,880 $48,883 34.6 2,625 $50,367 34.3
Purchasing Managers 975 $51,970 52.1 875 $51,856 52.4
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 2,030 $33,160 18.0 1,730 $35,947 18.1
Farm, Ranch, and Other Agricultural Managers 4,235 $28,363 19.5 3,125 $31,096 21.0
Farmers and Ranchers 9,955 $20,555 14.6 6,670 $24,391 15.3
Construction Managers 4,880 $38,866 16.1 3,815 $41,828 17.4
Education Administrators 2,730 $48,478 88.1 2,065 $49,883 89.0
Engineering Managers 660 $60,063 60.8 545 $63,235 64.7
Food Service Managers 3,090 $26,183 20.5 2,375 $29,292 21.1
Funeral Directors 725 $30,954 21.7 605 $35,191 16.4
Gaming Managers 105 $19,489 14.0 75 $27,292 20.5
Lodging Managers 710 $27,935 29.2 570 $29,878 29.4
Medical and Health Services Managers 1,300 $50,000 55.1 1,125 $51,495 53.0
Natural Sciences Managers 60 $37,813 96.6 60 $37,813 96.6
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents 345 $48,401 22.0 315 $49,244 22.2
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association
Managers 1,280 $32,241 34.4 975 $36,753 37.1
Social and Community Service Managers 510 $38,403 76.2 410 $39,479 79.5
Managers, All Other 8,855 $42,336 36.4 7,620 $45,435 36.4
BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL OPERATIONS OCCUPATIONS
Agents and Business Managers of Artists,Performers,
and Athletes 145 $30,625 47.6 80 $36,618 48.8
Purchasing Agents and Buyers, Farm Products 160 $26,667 26.6 125 $31,458 34.1
Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 1,140 $31,488 36.3 935 $34,788 38.3
Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and
Farm Products 1,055 $37,891 31.1 945 $39,505 32.0
Claims Adusters, Appraisers, Examiners, and
Investigators 980 $35,729 65.5 765 $39,127 65.1
Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction,
Health and Safety, and Transportation 365 $41,120 52.6 325 $41,875 55.8
Cost Estimators 675 $38,299 22.2 640 $38,711 22.4
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.)
ARKANSAS; MALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations
Specialists 1,910 $35,961 43.0 1,550 $40,183 44.8
Logisticians 210 $34,630 64.2 180 $34,583 65.7
Management Analysts 1,310 $44,706 61.3 900 $50,982 66.3
Meeting and Convention Planners 45 $22,443 48.8 25 $27,625 43.5
Other Business Operations Specialists 685 $33,125 31.5 545 $35,822 30.8
Accountants and Auditors 4,235 $44,095 88.0 3,405 $48,645 90.0
Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate 610 $30,515 45.6 480 $34,318 46.0
Budget Analysts 65 $50,438 40.0 55 $51,125 48.1
Credit Analysts 75 $22,202 72.6 50 $27,031 91.8
Financial Analysts 125 $46,250 76.0 70 $62,308 77.9
Personal Financial Advisors 840 $50,530 74.6 680 $52,091 73.3
Insurance Underwriters 75 $49,375 67.6 50 $45,000 90.4
Financial Examiners 55 $48,715 98.2 55 $48,715 98.2
Loan Counselors and Officers 1,145 $50,448 72.1 1,025 $50,979 74.5
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 230 $27,875 46.8 160 $34,038 45.0
Tax Preparers 290 $6,518 64.7 95 $31,786 66.0
Financial Specialists, All Other 165 $40,644 8.5 145 $40,924 9.7
COMPUTER AND MATHEMATICAL OCCUPATIONS
Computer Scientists and System Analyts 1,510 $39,896 53.8 1,205 $44,871 53.0
Computer Programmers 3,095 $45,145 62.4 2,575 $47,800 63.0
Computer Software Engineers 1,370 $50,069 72.2 1,095 $55,179 74.0
Computer Support Specialists 1,010 $31,944 36.9 735 $39,167 35.6
Database Administrators 195 $37,875 64.3 170 $38,250 67.3
Network and Computer Systems Administrators 585 $37,708 37.0 485 $40,463 41.6
Network Systems and Data Communication Analysts 865 $35,957 35.6 685 $38,524 33.5
Actuaries 4 $107,500 100.0 4 $107,500 100.0
Mathematicians 4 $11,250 100.0 0 . .
Operations Research Analysts 265 $49,519 50.6 185 $42,031 63.6
Statisticians 75 $40,833 89.5 50 $40,595 83.3
Miscellaneous Mathematical Science Occupations 0 . . 0 . .
ARCHITECTURE, ENGINEERING OCCUPATIONS
Architects, Except Naval 660 $40,568 79.3 525 $49,792 87.8
Surveyors, Cartographers, and Photogrammetrists 150 $27,772 71.5 140 $28,043 75.4
Aerospace Engineers 380 $56,705 51.3 325 $60,197 48.3
Agricultural Engineers 45 $29,338 75.6 30 $53,125 92.9
Biomedical Engineers 30 $37,222 60.7 25 $60,357 54.2
Chemical Engineers 290 $55,694 92.1 245 $58,929 90.6
Civil Engineers 1,275 $49,983 78.0 1,110 $52,292 79.9
Computer Hardware Engineers 90 $48,125 61.4 90 $48,125 61.4
Electrical and Electronic Engineers 1,080 $51,783 68.0 865 $56,639 72.3
Environmental Engineers 195 $51,597 83.1 165 $55,586 92.0
Industrial Engineers, Including Health and Safety 1,240 $46,685 63.7 1,085 $49,387 68.4
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects 20 $31,875 36.4 20 $31,250 30.0
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.)
ARKANSAS; MALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Materials Engineers 175 $50,556 59.2 150 $51,932 55.6
Mechanical Engineers 1,185 $46,642 66.7 1,010 $47,847 69.5
Mining and Geological Engineers,Including Mining
Safety Engineers 15 $29,375 62.5 15 $29,375 62.5
Nuclear Engineers 40 $72,125 61.5 40 $72,125 61.5
Petroleum Engineers 25 $52,212 82.6 25 $52,212 82.6
Engineers, All Others 1,345 $51,233 72.2 1,130 $58,085 71.1
Drafters 1,305 $30,615 13.6 1,050 $32,415 14.3
Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters 2,310 $31,975 9.7 1,880 $34,808 11.2
Surveying and Mapping Technicians 850 $24,303 1.1 640 $26,926 1.4
LIFE, PHYSICAL, AND SOCIAL SCIENCE OCCUPATIONS
Agricultural and Food Scientists 285 $32,344 92.2 225 $40,268 93.3
Biological Scientists 335 $39,663 95.5 260 $42,000 95.0
Conservation Scientists and Foresters 460 $41,582 85.4 390 $42,109 87.5
Medical Scientists 225 $32,125 100.0 145 $42,188 100.0
Astronomers and Physicists 90 $26,250 31.8 65 $41,484 44.4
Atmospheric and Space Scientists 50 $62,500 82.7 45 $66,250 91.1
Chemists and Materials Scientists 410 $39,426 92.4 325 $40,595 90.4
Environmental Scientists and Geoscientists 230 $46,979 84.2 205 $50,404 83.9
Physical Scientists, All Other 245 $26,384 99.6 165 $50,694 99.4
Economists 115 $57,917 100.0 90 $63,500 100.0
Market/Survey Researchers 95 $31,607 62.1 75 $31,736 56.0
Psychologists 360 $52,375 100.0 275 $60,417 100.0
Sociologists 0 . . 0 . .
Urban and Regional Planners 80 $57,574 71.6 65 $58,750 75.4
Miscellaneous Social Scientists and Related Workers 90 $46,250 94.4 80 $47,143 93.8
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians 270 $28,917 28.6 220 $31,484 26.2
Biological Technicians 75 $20,882 22.4 55 $22,353 30.4
Chemical Technicians 570 $34,107 11.3 450 $36,117 12.7
Geological and Petroleum Technicians 100 $38,824 22.0 85 $39,632 25.9
Nuclear Technicians 35 $37,500 0.0 20 $67,500 0.0
Other Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians 625 $22,821 25.8 375 $29,855 26.1
COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL SERVICES OCCUPATIONS
Counselors 1,275 $29,821 66.6 725 $34,464 68.7
Social Workers 915 $24,915 74.9 675 $26,982 79.8
Misc. Community and Social Service Specialists 720 $24,282 43.9 540 $26,398 47.2
Clergy 5,695 $25,593 62.2 4,455 $28,995 62.9
Directors, Religious Activities and Education 220 $26,923 72.9 170 $31,719 82.0
Religious Workers, All Other 395 $21,275 46.7 240 $25,882 52.1
LEGAL OCCUPATIONS
Lawyers 3,250 $61,411 99.8 2,825 $67,743 99.8
Judges, Magistrates, and Other Judicial Workers 335 $76,250 74.6 265 $76,731 71.2
Paralegals and Legal Assistants 100 $25,000 56.9 50 $31,550 51.0
Miscellaneous Legal Support Workers 355 $26,157 65.2 195 $50,750 47.2
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.)
ARKANSAS; MALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND LIBRARY OCCUPATIONS
Postsecondary Teachers 5,385 $40,601 90.3 3,900 $45,895 90.3
Preschool and Kindergarten Teachers 60 $11,250 29.3 15 $12,969 11.8
Elementary and Middle School Teachers 4,635 $32,763 95.2 3,960 $34,875 96.1
Secondary School Teachers 2,535 $33,490 96.0 2,190 $35,160 97.4
Special Education Teachers 110 $32,390 62.2 110 $32,463 63.3
Other Teachers and Instructors 1,300 $21,609 38.9 685 $33,547 41.8
Archivists, Curators, and Museum Technicians 85 $31,328 80.7 65 $32,596 88.1
Librarians 130 $35,052 83.7 80 $35,735 100.0
Library Technicians 40 $12,574 41.5 10 $14,583 60.0
Teacher Assistants 360 $9,898 24.4 125 $19,659 23.2
Other Education, Training, and Library Workers 205 $33,333 83.0 140 $33,333 85.2
ARTS, DESIGN, ENTERTAINMENT, SPORTS, AND MEDIA
OCCUPATIONS
Artists and Related Workers 540 $21,563 50.3 350 $24,448 53.3
Designers 1,425 $30,179 26.1 1,115 $31,621 26.1
Actors 10 $14,063 0.0 10 $14,063 0.0
Producers and Directors 340 $25,449 39.6 235 $30,245 43.5
Athletes, Coaches, Umpires and Related Workers 975 $31,771 63.4 550 $41,375 67.5
Dancers and Choreographers 4 $11,250 0.0 4 $11,250 0.0
Musicians, Singers and Related Workers 645 $19,145 35.8 310 $29,457 45.5
Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related
Workers, All Other 65 $31,875 40.3 20 $85,357 59.1
Announcers 290 $19,526 23.9 135 $29,750 25.5
News Analysts, Reporters, and Correspondents 320 $28,910 71.1 225 $31,250 81.9
Public Relations Specialists 435 $33,566 57.0 310 $40,272 54.7
Editors 265 $29,091 73.5 225 $31,477 71.4
Technical Writers 80 $36,728 57.0 75 $36,838 59.2
Writers and Authors 220 $20,455 63.6 150 $21,731 60.1
Miscellaneous Media and Communication Workers 55 $10,781 58.2 25 $38,056 92.3
Broadcast and Sound Engineering Technicians and
Radio Operators 380 $23,214 17.4 215 $32,083 7.5
Photographers 420 $26,801 38.4 270 $29,833 40.8
Television, Video and Motion Picture Camera
Operators and Editors 130 $24,412 34.6 90 $24,632 26.4
Media and Communication Equipment Workers,
All Other 0 . . 0 . .
HEALTHCARE PRACTIONERS AND TECHNICAL OCCUPATIONS
Chiropractors 265 $59,028 100.0 175 $59,861 100.0
Dentists 990 $104,605 100.0 595 $104,300 100.0
Dieticians and Nutritionists 50 $20,795 31.4 40 $20,000 17.5
Optometrists 130 $99,643 100.0 110 $81,667 100.0
Pharmacists 1,215 $61,366 92.7 875 $69,397 99.1
Physicians and Surgeons 4,125 $146,454 99.9 3,295 $150,751 100.0
Physician Assistants 60 $31,389 22.4 45 $47,500 28.3
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.)
ARKANSAS; MALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Podiatrists 30 $45,982 100.0 25 $45,446 100.0
Registered Nurses 1,895 $37,454 47.0 1,505 $39,172 49.4
Audiologists 30 $47,946 100.0 25 $48,393 100.0
Occupational Therapists 110 $46,875 77.1 85 $50,875 71.3
Physical Therapists 525 $49,688 92.4 430 $52,500 90.7
Radiation Therapists 25 $30,583 34.8 25 $30,583 34.8
Recreational Therapists 25 $29,375 69.6 15 $30,500 100.0
Respiratory Therapists 435 $38,964 31.4 365 $40,229 32.3
Speech-Language Pathologists 50 $29,583 90.2 15 $35,625 100.0
Therapists, All Others 105 $25,192 60.4 55 $23,750 81.5
Veterinarians 310 $59,286 100.0 250 $58,214 100.0
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practioners,
All Other 10 $5,000 100.0 4 $61,250 100.0
Clinical Lab Technologists and Technicians 590 $35,203 58.6 450 $36,620 57.7
Dental Hygienists 15 $35,469 61.5 15 $35,469 61.5
Diagnostic Related Technologists and Technicians 610 $39,245 40.8 520 $39,896 40.6
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 1,100 $29,706 12.9 965 $30,578 11.9
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practioners Support
Technicians 520 $22,500 28.8 325 $24,917 27.0
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 590 $23,171 8.1 445 $25,308 7.7
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 10 $21,875 0.0 10 $21,875 0.0
Opticians, Dispensing 100 $22,067 17.2 85 $22,163 20.5
Miscellaneous Health Technologists and Technicians 300 $30,556 47.7 245 $33,177 38.1
Other Healthcare Practioners and Technical
Occupations 435 $32,813 66.5 390 $36,630 66.6
HEALTHCARE SUPPORT OCCUPATIONS
Nursing, Psychiatric, and Home Health Aides 1,585 $16,449 12.7 1,095 $18,912 13.3
Occupational Therapist Assistants and Aides 25 $37,604 0.0 25 $37,604 0.0
Physical Therapist Assistants and Aides 95 $34,861 14.4 70 $36,103 14.5
Massage Therapists 110 $14,115 33.0 40 $20,781 41.5
Dental Assistants 70 $23,750 8.6 40 $36,000 14.3
Medical Assistants and Other Healthcare Support
Occupations 360 $19,647 18.3 225 $21,295 18.5
PROTECTIVE SERVICE OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Correctional
Officers 310 $27,222 20.5 260 $28,667 21.9
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and
Detectives 1,005 $33,925 16.2 885 $35,250 18.4
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Fire Fighting and
Prevention Workers 380 $38,750 6.6 320 $41,121 7.9
Supervisors, Protective Service Workers, All Other 515 $32,632 24.0 475 $33,059 25.1
Fire Fighters 1,745 $33,198 7.2 1,560 $33,967 6.9
Fire Inspectors 155 $30,469 3.8 135 $30,234 4.4
Baliffs, Correctional Officers and Jailers 2,085 $23,077 10.6 1,600 $24,568 10.7
Detectives and Criminal Investigators 580 $34,968 37.5 510 $34,250 33.8
Fish and Game Wardens 110 $32,778 20.5 110 $33,194 21.1
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.)
ARKANSAS; MALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Parking Enforcement Workers 30 $10,852 0.0 10 $11,250 0.0
Police and Sheriff Patrol Officers 5,020 $27,274 15.7 4,525 $27,781 16.0
Transit and Railroad Police 0 . . 0 . .
Animal Control Workers 135 $20,089 0.0 100 $20,476 0.0
Private Detectives and Investigators 210 $35,625 25.7 170 $37,647 23.5
Security Guards and Gaming Surveillance Officers 4,135 $17,882 9.4 2,430 $21,656 11.2
Crossing Guards 80 $10,781 0.0 15 $26,818 0.0
Lifeguards and Other Protective Service Workers 135 $29,583 53.0 95 $40,435 74.0
FOOD PREPARATION AND SERVING RELATED OCCUPATIONS
Chefs and Head Cooks 550 $22,551 6.7 340 $24,297 6.2
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation
and Serving Workers 1,650 $17,049 10.2 1,085 $22,018 11.5
Cooks 4,965 $11,927 4.1 2,345 $16,206 3.8
Food Preparation Workers 575 $11,768 3.5 180 $17,784 2.8
Bartenders 590 $14,050 12.0 285 $15,727 12.2
Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers,
Including Fast Food 265 $9,561 6.4 100 $12,177 2.0
Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession and
Coffee Shop 45 $8,750 13.3 20 $11,750 31.6
Waiters and Waitresses 1,875 $10,467 13.8 650 $17,221 9.7
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant 115 $7,262 9.5 45 $11,581 25.6
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender
Helpers 300 $5,500 14.4 85 $12,083 21.2
Dishwashers 955 $7,135 1.5 250 $12,984 2.4
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee
Shop 40 $4,250 11.9 4 $41,250 0.0
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers,
All Other 0 . . 0 . .
BUILDING AND GROUNDS CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and
Janitorial Workers 950 $24,434 9.5 790 $25,553 11.0
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn
Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 860 $22,743 8.3 660 $25,173 10.7
Janitors and Building Cleaners 12,140 $16,975 4.2 7,665 $20,845 4.5
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 835 $12,933 2.2 370 $17,765 4.8
Pest Control Workers 890 $20,500 5.0 750 $21,555 3.2
Grounds Maintenance Workers 6,910 $12,328 5.3 3,215 $17,500 5.7
PERSONAL CARE AND SERVICE OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Gaming Workers 140 $26,389 22.1 100 $32,000 31.0
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service
Workers 315 $24,821 21.7 250 $27,024 21.8
Animal Trainers 310 $18,083 6.5 190 $22,500 9.4
Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 255 $17,321 7.9 215 $17,292 8.0
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.)
ARKANSAS; MALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Gaming Workers 170 $16,522 18.5 80 $22,667 0.0
Motion Picture Projectionists 30 $25,208 31.0 10 $102,500 100.0
Ushers,Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers 100 $4,375 2.0 0 . .
Miscellaneous Entertainment Attendants and Related
Workers 240 $9,948 14.9 90 $14,219 17.4
Funeral Service Workers 115 $24,861 38.9 75 $24,722 18.4
Barbers 850 $12,566 5.8 490 $16,175 4.5
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 435 $17,407 10.8 260 $20,388 10.0
Miscellaneous Personal Appearance Workers 110 $12,250 0.0 45 $14,526 0.0
Baggage Porters, Bellhops, and Concierges 135 $14,297 0.0 85 $14,063 0.0
Tour and Travel Guides 195 $14,375 20.9 45 $22,250 4.3
Transportation Attendants 75 $24,375 8.1 30 $37,500 0.0
Child Care Workers 320 $10,000 20.6 105 $21,726 39.3
Personal and Home Care Aides 200 $13,182 5.1 95 $18,047 6.5
Recreation and Fitness Workers 560 $18,105 39.4 305 $22,475 46.2
Residential Advisors 170 $4,918 29.1 65 $23,698 49.3
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other 80 $6,818 0.0 35 $27,750 0.0
SALES AND RELATED OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales
Workers 16,250 $30,581 21.0 13,665 $31,961 21.3
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales
Workers 5,290 $36,713 28.7 4,495 $37,987 29.3
Cashiers 2,975 $11,165 8.2 1,265 $19,436 6.9
Counter and Rental Clerks 520 $13,864 10.7 255 $32,697 14.2
Parts Salespersons 1,530 $22,698 5.4 1,190 $26,716 5.1
Retail Salespersons 13,660 $23,521 18.3 9,690 $28,271 18.4
Advertising Sales Agents 660 $35,607 36.0 465 $41,444 38.0
Insurance Sales Agents 3,350 $41,093 51.7 2,620 $46,641 55.4
Securities, Commodities, and Finanancial Services
Sales Agents 1,235 $48,177 63.1 940 $51,929 60.8
Travel Agents 30 $23,750 61.3 30 $23,750 61.3
Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 2,240 $35,173 35.0 1,665 $39,803 34.6
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing 9,050 $36,907 31.4 7,775 $38,087 31.0
Models, Demonstrators, and Product Promoters 50 $41,953 21.6 40 $65,284 28.2
Real Estate Brokers and Sales Agents 2,010 $35,161 40.7 1,485 $39,103 41.8
Sales Engineers 70 $56,250 68.1 35 $72,500 83.3
Telemarketers 470 $15,461 9.7 210 $22,361 7.7
Door-To-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors
and Related Workers 580 $21,184 7.6 290 $27,368 2.1
Sales and Related Workers, All Other 880 $26,027 37.9 515 $36,486 48.6
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and
Administrative Support Workers 4,135 $31,361 28.0 3,455 $33,247 28.7
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 80 $25,625 18.8 60 $27,266 25.4
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.)
ARKANSAS; MALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Telephone Operators 65 $27,411 7.7 65 $30,096 7.9
Communication Equipment Operators, All Other 20 $30,341 0.0 15 $31,136 0.0
Bill and Account Collectors 315 $29,398 36.3 265 $28,565 31.9
Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 315 $24,338 30.3 215 $27,204 25.8
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 1,055 $21,858 27.0 800 $24,924 31.8
Gaming Cage Workers 30 $16,500 0.0 10 $21,250 0.0
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 125 $22,596 10.2 70 $26,167 18.6
Procurement Clerks 100 $26,641 18.0 100 $26,641 18.0
Tellers 370 $10,917 19.6 140 $14,375 24.6
Brokerage Clerks 40 $30,625 53.8 40 $30,625 53.8
Correspondence Clerks 0 . . 0 . .
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks 130 $12,333 9.8 70 $26,167 18.6
Credit Authorizers, Checkers and Clerks 20 $42,500 77.8 20 $42,500 77.8
Customer Service Representatives 2,885 $25,449 22.1 2,185 $29,625 21.4
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs 95 $38,750 75.8 75 $43,036 81.8
File Clerks 315 $23,080 17.1 215 $26,563 21.5
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 230 $10,758 17.4 105 $14,375 21.7
Interviewers Except Eligibility and Loan 685 $14,432 35.7 235 $30,435 32.6
Library Assistants, Clerical 115 $7,049 23.0 40 $24,028 14.6
Loan Interviewers and Clerks 75 $33,333 40.5 70 $33,646 38.0
New Account Clerks 4 $36,250 0.0 4 $36,250 0.0
Order Clerks 420 $19,878 7.6 235 $26,875 6.0
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and
Timekeeping 95 $22,174 11.7 70 $32,917 15.9
Receptionists and Information Clerks 380 $13,500 18.0 160 $25,263 18.5
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and
Travel Clerks 445 $19,076 16.3 350 $21,086 13.2
Information and Record Clerks, All Other 90 $23,295 40.4 40 $25,156 43.6
Cargo and Freight Agents 15 $22,143 6.3 15 $22,143 6.3
Couriers and Messengers 1,060 $19,167 12.0 600 $28,014 9.2
Dispatchers 1,250 $27,118 11.4 1,030 $30,863 8.8
Meter Readers, Utilities 635 $22,806 1.9 390 $25,112 0.8
Postal Service Clerks 680 $39,855 13.0 590 $40,323 13.7
Postal Service Mail Carriers 2,065 $38,047 13.6 1,690 $39,813 13.3
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and
Processing Machine Operators 405 $39,078 24.9 315 $39,819 27.6
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 1,025 $34,777 20.7 875 $35,383 19.8
Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 4,075 $21,696 5.0 3,115 $24,101 4.9
Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 6,235 $16,503 7.4 3,735 $20,992 7.6
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers,
Recordkeeping 625 $21,014 3.4 380 $26,250 5.0
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 765 $22,681 31.5 540 $28,780 40.2
Computer Operators 985 $25,731 21.7 755 $28,199 21.9
Data Entry Keyers 650 $19,844 19.6 440 $25,128 19.9
Word Processors and Typists 40 $19,444 0.0 25 $19,167 0.0
Desktop Publishers 10 $3,750 0.0 0 . .
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 65 $31,625 54.0 45 $55,000 69.6
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.)
ARKANSAS; MALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except
Postal Service 305 $16,655 15.2 180 $20,114 21.3
Office Clerks, General 1,470 $17,618 16.5 745 $26,550 17.3
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer 190 $19,394 3.2 130 $19,848 3.1
Proofreaders and Copy Markers 30 $15,875 0.0 15 $12,361 0.0
Statistical Assistants 45 $31,250 0.0 15 $41,875 0.0
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other 1,010 $27,803 33.2 710 $32,887 34.6
FARMING, FISHING, AND FORESTRY OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Farming, Fishing
and Forestry Workers 910 $27,018 20.4 690 $28,750 24.9
Agricultural Inspectors 155 $40,350 24.8 120 $40,804 27.3
Animal Breeders 30 $40,208 3.4 20 $41,667 5.0
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products 290 $14,850 6.6 135 $16,563 3.7
Miscellaneous Agricultural Workers 9,465 $14,846 3.7 5,190 $17,621 4.5
Fishers and Related Fishing Workers 110 $16,111 0.0 25 $17,222 0.0
Hunters and Trappers 40 $21,354 0.0 10 $21,250 0.0
Forest and Conservation Workers 290 $18,393 9.7 155 $25,388 5.2
Logging Workers 4,265 $19,848 1.4 2,485 $23,542 1.5
CONSTRUCTION AND EXTRACTION WORKERS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction
Trades and Extraction Workers 9,420 $31,587 8.0 7,160 $33,936 8.9
Boilermakers 265 $35,032 0.7 180 $35,114 1.1
Brickmasons, Blockmasons, and Stonemasons 2,590 $20,680 2.3 1,230 $24,836 2.9
Carpenters 13,215 $18,981 4.5 7,425 $23,138 4.8
Carpet, Floor and Tile Installers and Finishers 1,975 $20,860 1.5 1,125 $27,880 1.7
Cement Masons, Concrete Finishers, and Terrazzo
Workers 1,355 $18,044 1.0 690 $21,371 1.9
Contruction Laborers 10,530 $17,060 3.2 5,530 $21,978 3.2
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators 130 $22,286 0.0 110 $23,250 0.0
Pile-Driver Operators 0 . . 0 . .
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment
Operators 4,840 $22,492 1.3 3,365 $24,065 1.8
Drywall Installers, Ceiling Tile Installers, and
Tapers 1,565 $20,681 1.7 840 $24,476 3.1
Electricians 6,835 $30,859 3.1 5,240 $33,064 3.1
Glaziers 465 $23,833 2.1 350 $23,750 0.6
Insulation Workers 390 $23,405 4.3 225 $25,109 2.7
Painters, Construction and Maintenance 4,095 $18,509 5.8 2,315 $22,238 4.8
Paperhangers 50 $12,250 0.0 25 $16,023 0.0
Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 4,835 $25,329 3.6 3,435 $27,125 4.2
Plasterers and Stucco Masons 210 $20,214 0.0 110 $19,231 0.0
Reinforcing Iron Workers 60 $14,643 0.0 20 $25,313 0.0
Roofers 2,125 $15,826 3.6 990 $21,175 6.0
Sheet Metal Workers 1,505 $23,979 1.6 1,065 $25,247 1.6
Structural Iron and Steel Workers 910 $21,959 0.5 590 $25,027 0.8
Helpers, Construction Trades 420 $16,678 2.6 190 $19,146 4.8
Construction and Building Inspectors 630 $33,487 9.2 520 $35,353 8.3
Elevator Installers and Repairers 95 $39,063 0.0 60 $50,000 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.)
ARKANSAS; MALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Fence Erectors 420 $18,256 2.1 320 $18,893 2.8
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers 150 $31,615 7.9 115 $34,375 10.6
Highway Maintenance Workers 915 $20,247 0.9 670 $21,589 1.2
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment
Operators 125 $30,924 0.0 80 $32,292 0.0
Septic Tank Services and Sewer Pipe Cleaners 55 $25,917 0.0 30 $27,500 0.0
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers 265 $24,750 0.0 160 $28,295 0.0
Derrick, Rotary Drill, and Service Unit Operators,
Oil, Gas, and Mining 200 $27,313 9.0 135 $31,406 13.4
Earth Drillers Except Oil and Gas 320 $22,540 5.0 185 $24,286 0.0
Explosives Workers, Ordnance handling Experts, and
Blasters 170 $28,864 4.1 155 $29,659 4.5
Mining Machine Operators 240 $25,403 0.0 170 $25,363 0.0
Roof Bolters, Mining 0 . . 0 . .
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas 4 $4,583 0.0 4 $41,250 0.0
Helpers - Extraction Workers 30 $19,659 0.0 25 $18,977 0.0
Other Extraction Workers 175 $28,523 0.0 120 $30,114 0.0
INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics,
Installers and Repairers 3,990 $36,820 7.6 3,420 $37,928 7.8
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine
Repairers 1,685 $26,983 10.6 1,265 $30,296 12.1
Radio and Telecommunications Equipment Installers
and Repairers 1,630 $31,837 6.4 1,315 $33,923 6.6
Avionics Technicians 80 $35,441 29.5 75 $35,294 30.3
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers 330 $26,083 7.8 265 $27,404 4.9
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Transportation
Equipment 70 $25,000 0.0 40 $39,583 0.0
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Industrial and
Utility 100 $46,058 12.1 80 $40,625 15.0
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor
Vehicles 215 $22,049 0.0 170 $22,991 0.0
Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers
and Repairers 510 $15,878 3.5 285 $21,458 4.2
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers 425 $27,344 7.6 335 $29,688 7.7
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 1,560 $31,679 3.6 1,210 $32,431 4.6
Automotive Body and Related Repairers 2,110 $23,118 2.6 1,610 $27,227 2.2
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers 210 $25,532 8.1 130 $26,689 6.8
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 10,020 $21,217 1.4 7,440 $24,156 1.2
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine
Specialists 4,560 $27,279 2.5 3,800 $29,047 2.5
Heavy Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Service
Technicians and Mechanics 2,340 $29,712 1.6 1,900 $30,916 1.6
Small Engine Mechanics 745 $20,396 3.2 495 $24,483 4.0
Miscellaneous Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Mechanics,
Installers, and Repairers 730 $19,795 0.0 530 $20,950 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.)
ARKANSAS; MALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers 210 $24,125 0.0 190 $24,167 0.0
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration
Mechanics and Installers 3,300 $25,755 3.3 2,300 $29,341 4.2
Home Appliance Repairers 540 $17,332 3.1 380 $21,861 4.5
Industrial and Refractory Machinery Mechanics 7,175 $31,458 2.1 6,100 $32,347 2.3
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 4,300 $25,295 3.9 3,255 $27,382 3.7
Maintenance Workers, Machinery 420 $27,270 2.4 335 $28,010 2.4
Millwrights 970 $35,900 0.6 750 $37,418 0.3
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 1,505 $35,417 2.0 1,270 $37,031 1.7
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers 1,545 $29,841 5.2 1,185 $31,735 5.2
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers 510 $27,727 13.2 365 $32,056 9.6
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and
Repairers 350 $22,353 3.7 260 $25,625 3.4
Commercial Divers 15 $16,875 0.0 10 $16,250 0.0
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers 230 $25,688 2.6 155 $28,239 3.8
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers 335 $20,563 0.0 200 $25,139 0.0
Riggers 160 $4,984 0.0 35 $21,827 0.0
Signal and Track Switch Repairers 20 $48,125 0.0 15 $48,250 0.0
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 165 $17,679 0.0 80 $21,429 0.0
Other Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 1,960 $25,012 4.3 1,365 $27,014 3.3
PRODUCTION OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and
Operating Workers 14,915 $32,383 8.8 12,605 $34,022 8.9
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems
Assemblers 50 $26,667 12.5 40 $27,222 0.0
Electrical, Electronics, and Electromechanical
Assemblers 1,255 $25,264 4.5 920 $27,123 5.9
Engine and Other Machines Assemblers 180 $27,716 0.0 130 $28,560 0.0
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters 255 $32,273 5.5 215 $33,625 6.5
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators 8,110 $20,545 2.9 5,640 $23,089 2.9
Bakers 365 $17,372 4.6 215 $23,098 3.7
Butchers and Other Meat, Poultry, and Fish Processing
Workers 3,400 $16,535 1.1 2,225 $18,694 0.9
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine
Operators and Tenders 130 $20,855 0.0 75 $25,924 0.0
Food Batchmakers 535 $21,159 3.5 365 $23,542 3.8
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders 50 $21,750 0.0 45 $21,818 0.0
Computer Control Programmers and Operators 385 $26,455 8.3 325 $26,705 9.9
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators,
and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 355 $30,610 5.6 335 $30,915 6.0
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders,
Metal and Plastic 70 $32,578 0.0 65 $33,203 0.0
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders,
Metal and Plastic 160 $26,500 4.4 135 $27,670 5.3
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters,
Operators and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 1,165 $23,398 1.2 935 $25,369 0.9
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.)
ARKANSAS; MALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators,
and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 180 $15,000 3.9 110 $25,441 6.5
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine
Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal
and Plastic 920 $20,513 0.3 645 $21,951 0.5
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators,
and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 260 $26,154 0.0 195 $30,035 0.0
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and
Tenders, Metal and Plastic 15 $22,917 0.0 15 $23,194 0.0
Machinists 3,805 $27,961 2.6 3,050 $29,947 2.2
Metal Furnace and Kiln Operators and Tenders 390 $24,875 1.8 300 $27,545 2.3
Model Makers and Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic 35 $26,500 0.0 30 $26,917 0.0
Molders and Molding Machine Setters, Operators, and
Tenders, Metal and Plastic 905 $22,955 1.8 725 $25,461 2.2
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders,
Metal and Plastic 145 $28,125 1.4 115 $27,455 0.0
Tool and Die Makers 1,185 $31,642 1.5 990 $32,457 1.8
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Workers 9,130 $24,215 1.5 6,260 $26,364 1.5
Heat Treating Equipment Equipment Setters, Operators,
and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 165 $33,333 6.7 155 $33,929 7.1
Lay-Out Workers, Metal and Plastic 75 $11,625 0.0 25 $39,271 0.0
Plating and Coating Machine Setters, operators, and
Tenders, Metal and Plastic 295 $24,956 3.7 245 $25,000 4.5
Tool Grinders, Filers and Sharpeners 265 $28,056 3.0 210 $30,776 0.0
Metalworkers and Plastic Workers, All Others 6,445 $25,162 2.3 4,850 $26,597 2.0
Bookbinders and Bindery Workers 155 $24,779 12.3 105 $30,170 0.0
Job Printers 485 $24,265 3.7 425 $27,581 3.5
Prepress Technicians and Workers 320 $28,967 6.0 245 $29,932 5.7
Printing Machine Operators 1,425 $28,086 0.9 1,165 $29,328 1.1
Laundry and Dry Cleaning Workers 630 $18,750 3.8 410 $25,179 1.2
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials 250 $21,250 2.4 170 $22,429 0.0
Sewing Machine Operators 480 $20,865 0.0 355 $22,155 0.0
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers 155 $18,094 2.5 75 $20,882 5.4
Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders 110 $13,636 0.0 75 $14,950 0.0
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Sewers 125 $22,917 3.3 90 $23,000 4.5
Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and
Tenders 65 $21,875 0.0 50 $23,188 0.0
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and
Tenders 85 $23,611 0.0 65 $25,804 0.0
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters,
Operators, and Tenders 50 $18,214 0.0 25 $21,806 0.0
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine
Setters, Operators, and Tenders 15 $20,536 0.0 4 $21,250 0.0
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and
Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers 25 $45,469 61.5 25 $45,469 61.5
Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers 10 $17,750 0.0 10 $17,750 0.0
Upholsterers 485 $20,489 3.1 340 $23,159 2.7
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other 90 $20,833 13.6 55 $22,417 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.)
ARKANSAS; MALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 980 $18,649 2.5 700 $21,359 1.9
Furniture Finishers 215 $16,835 14.3 145 $17,468 12.6
Model Makers and Patternmakers, Wood 4 $28,750 0.0 4 $28,750 0.0
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood 1,735 $18,214 1.0 1,190 $22,065 0.3
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders,
Except Sawing 605 $22,563 2.8 430 $25,081 3.0
Woodworkers, All Other 425 $15,859 5.2 205 $21,429 7.8
Power Plant Operators, Distributors, and Dispatchers 475 $52,215 13.8 440 $53,897 13.2
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators 905 $32,813 4.4 750 $37,264 5.3
Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System
Workers 1,025 $25,582 6.3 935 $25,651 5.9
Miscellaneous Plant and System Operators 400 $35,395 3.0 305 $37,610 3.9
Chemical Processing Machine Setters, Operators,
and Tenders 735 $32,266 8.3 635 $35,129 8.5
Crushing, Grinding, Polishing, Mixing, and Blending
Workers 1,185 $23,186 1.5 895 $24,413 2.0
Cutting Workers 985 $22,334 3.2 690 $24,347 1.7
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine
Setters, Operators, and Tenders 550 $30,053 5.8 440 $30,807 7.3
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and
Tenders 320 $30,505 2.8 270 $30,988 1.5
Inspectors, Testers, Sorter, Samplers, and Weighers 5,480 $25,520 7.5 4,215 $27,153 7.5
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers 190 $25,469 9.0 140 $31,667 12.1
Medical, Dental and Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians 210 $21,573 3.3 160 $28,056 3.7
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 3,555 $17,129 0.5 2,535 $18,365 0.2
Painting Workers 1,550 $21,094 2.5 1,080 $23,361 2.7
Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine
Workers 135 $12,891 6.7 60 $16,667 0.0
Semiconductor Processors 10 $13,750 0.0 10 $13,750 0.0
Cementing and Gluing Machine Operators and Tenders 210 $25,625 4.3 165 $28,850 5.5
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment
Operators and Tenders 205 $25,551 0.0 155 $26,801 0.0
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders 95 $22,067 15.8 75 $22,434 20.0
Etchers and Engravers 120 $20,313 7.6 90 $25,000 9.8
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, except Metal and
Plastic 215 $23,000 10.3 145 $25,598 9.0
Paper Goods Machines Setters, Operators, and Tenders 830 $40,208 3.7 740 $40,909 4.2
Tire Builders 415 $48,080 0.5 335 $49,777 0.6
Helpers-Production Workers 330 $20,756 6.4 175 $22,179 4.0
Production Workers, All Other 16,005 $22,214 2.8 11,465 $25,747 2.6
TRANSPORTATION AND MATERIAL MOVING OCCUPATIONS
Supervisors, Transportation and Material Moving
Workers 2,015 $31,427 11.3 1,605 $34,250 12.6
Aircraft Pilots and Flight Engineers 1,160 $50,446 34.2 810 $52,900 37.4
Air Traffic Controllers and Airfield Operations
Specialists 190 $51,094 28.9 170 $51,641 32.2
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.)
ARKANSAS; MALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency
Medical Technicians 10 $25,417 0.0 4 $27,083 0.0
Bus Drivers 1,505 $12,823 10.6 530 $23,478 5.7
Driver/Sales Workers and Truck Drivers 40,820 $25,604 3.0 28,530 $28,670 3.0
Taxi Drivers and Chauffers 760 $14,135 7.4 405 $20,398 9.7
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other 105 $21,786 0.0 40 $36,518 0.0
Locomotive Engineers and Operators 800 $53,233 13.3 670 $55,156 13.9
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators 160 $50,250 5.1 120 $51,875 6.7
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters 645 $52,120 6.2 485 $56,250 8.2
Subway, Streetcar, and Other Rail Transportation
Workers 110 $42,500 0.0 90 $48,375 0.0
Sailors and Marine Oilers 275 $21,488 6.5 130 $22,039 12.4
Ship and Boat Captains and Operators 330 $41,563 5.2 140 $33,281 1.4
Ship Engineers 20 $51,250 0.0 4 $50,750 0.0
Bridge and Lock Tenders 80 $36,964 0.0 75 $36,786 0.0
Parking Lot Attendants 125 $10,847 0.0 65 $11,532 0.0
Service Station Attendants 685 $15,498 0.4 350 $19,375 0.9
Transportation Inspectors 230 $38,359 6.0 220 $38,828 6.4
Other Transportation Workers 70 $21,845 4.2 40 $21,845 0.0
Conveyor Operators and Tenders 45 $27,788 0.0 40 $28,269 0.0
Crane and Tower Operators 915 $30,417 1.9 795 $31,148 2.1
Dredge, Excavating, and Loading Machine Operators 1,085 $22,203 1.5 755 $24,847 1.6
Hoist and Winch Operators 70 $27,679 0.0 40 $29,286 0.0
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 8,425 $21,493 0.9 6,060 $23,742 1.1
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 2,780 $15,532 2.2 1,560 $19,947 2.1
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Materials Movers,
Hand 15,675 $18,656 2.6 9,850 $21,694 2.0
Machine Feeders and Offbearers 705 $21,024 6.3 490 $22,600 6.8
Packers and Packagers, Hand 1,320 $16,819 3.7 805 $20,412 2.4
Pumping Station Operators 300 $31,493 0.7 230 $31,597 0.9
Refuse and Recyclable Materials Collectors 860 $16,486 1.3 535 $19,879 2.1
Shuttle Car Operators 10 $65,208 0.0 10 $65,208 0.0
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders 75 $15,795 6.5 35 $21,042 0.0
Material Moving Workers, All Other 830 $25,701 2.4 615 $27,074 1.9
