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.)
ALABAMA; FEMALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
21 to 74 years 956,505 $17,485 23.0 563,500 $23,491 26.2
MANAGEMENT OCCUPATIONS
Chief executives 2,465 $41,057 44.1 1,955 $46,650 44.2
General and Operations Managers 2,635 $31,837 31.8 2,110 $36,161 33.8
Legislators 75 $6,850 26.7 30 $45,208 58.1
Advertising and Promotions Managers 440 $32,449 49.3 310 $34,338 42.7
Marketing and Sales Managers 4,180 $29,346 42.1 3,085 $35,491 46.0
Public Relations Managers 325 $32,292 59.0 265 $35,163 52.4
Administrative Services Managers 335 $33,973 21.9 295 $35,972 24.7
Computer and Information Systems Managers 1,095 $46,010 55.2 920 $48,289 57.6
Financial Managers 6,525 $30,380 29.3 5,590 $31,750 29.7
Human Resources Managers 3,720 $29,569 33.7 3,015 $32,299 33.8
Industrial Production Managers 625 $36,875 28.7 490 $39,487 30.3
Purchasing Managers 1,020 $35,951 42.5 885 $37,076 43.3
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 700 $36,420 29.7 560 $41,292 28.8
Farm, Ranch, and Other Agricultural Managers 475 $17,295 7.1 255 $28,250 9.4
Farmers and Ranchers 1,255 $12,122 15.1 665 $12,331 14.0
Construction Managers 525 $28,625 16.9 355 $31,779 21.5
Education Administrators 6,560 $32,456 62.6 4,255 $38,732 65.6
Engineering Managers 135 $75,145 90.4 125 $75,407 89.7
Food Service Managers 4,700 $20,210 11.1 3,165 $22,880 11.7
Funeral Directors 220 $18,073 22.6 135 $22,574 36.5
Gaming Managers 130 $10,870 14.4 75 $12,222 16.2
Lodging Managers 765 $22,106 19.4 610 $25,427 17.5
Medical and Health Services Managers 4,105 $36,097 43.4 3,270 $39,490 44.3
Natural Sciences Managers 45 $27,014 100.0 45 $27,014 100.0
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents 420 $38,816 6.4 235 $42,476 11.4
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association
Managers 2,920 $21,403 18.6 2,005 $24,184 14.8
Social and Community Service Managers 1,780 $26,360 57.4 1,195 $31,427 61.4
Managers, All Other 7,795 $30,301 34.9 5,830 $35,052 36.7
BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL OPERATIONS OCCUPATIONS
Agents and Business Managers of Artists,Performers,
and Athletes 75 $13,929 18.4 40 $21,667 36.8
Purchasing Agents and Buyers, Farm Products 80 $17,708 0.0 45 $25,875 0.0
Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 1,540 $18,006 25.6 805 $25,933 26.8
Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and
Farm Products 2,270 $29,611 26.5 1,830 $30,827 27.1
Claims Adusters, Appraisers, Examiners, and
Investigators 2,540 $28,837 32.7 2,035 $29,929 32.1
Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction,
Health and Safety, and Transportation 555 $30,361 40.3 455 $31,806 44.4
Cost Estimators 175 $33,750 42.2 150 $35,500 36.8
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.)
ALABAMA; 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 6,440 $26,690 41.1 4,845 $29,867 41.7
Logisticians 425 $46,958 44.7 365 $48,807 43.0
Management Analysts 1,400 $31,364 64.4 930 $38,438 65.1
Meeting and Convention Planners 295 $30,959 35.0 210 $33,177 32.1
Other Business Operations Specialists 1,525 $24,845 21.9 1,210 $26,907 20.2
Accountants and Auditors 13,680 $28,110 58.4 9,945 $31,923 59.2
Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate 410 $21,828 25.1 305 $22,332 23.1
Budget Analysts 615 $39,327 49.0 520 $39,567 52.0
Credit Analysts 120 $26,211 31.4 70 $26,350 19.7
Financial Analysts 135 $35,417 36.1 110 $37,417 44.0
Personal Financial Advisors 735 $31,010 57.8 560 $37,896 58.3
Insurance Underwriters 770 $31,105 35.4 660 $32,125 35.9
Financial Examiners 75 $55,156 80.0 65 $56,875 76.6
Loan Counselors and Officers 2,945 $26,077 27.8 2,435 $27,076 26.9
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 365 $33,824 41.2 340 $35,208 40.5
Tax Preparers 1,450 $6,170 12.0 255 $20,518 17.0
Financial Specialists, All Other 255 $26,389 34.8 205 $26,597 34.3
COMPUTER AND MATHEMATICAL OCCUPATIONS
Computer Scientists and System Analyts 2,470 $41,189 58.9 1,950 $42,830 59.2
Computer Programmers 2,050 $36,890 59.4 1,555 $40,603 59.9
Computer Software Engineers 2,385 $47,146 73.5 1,955 $50,158 71.9
Computer Support Specialists 1,640 $31,297 34.1 1,195 $35,660 36.1
Database Administrators 320 $32,054 59.0 225 $35,694 60.4
Network and Computer Systems Administrators 455 $32,101 47.1 365 $34,474 47.0
Network Systems and Data Communication Analysts 770 $30,815 43.1 545 $35,144 41.3
Actuaries 4 $41,250 100.0 0 . .
Mathematicians 0 . . 0 . .
Operations Research Analysts 450 $42,454 71.0 405 $45,265 74.1
Statisticians 110 $41,429 54.5 80 $41,964 51.3
Miscellaneous Mathematical Science Occupations 4 $35,000 100.0 4 $35,000 100.0
ARCHITECTURE, ENGINEERING OCCUPATIONS
Architects, Except Naval 290 $22,344 58.8 155 $31,364 51.9
Surveyors, Cartographers, and Photogrammetrists 110 $27,895 56.4 85 $29,408 50.6
Aerospace Engineers 365 $60,323 92.6 290 $60,904 90.8
Agricultural Engineers 0 . . 0 . .
Biomedical Engineers 10 $16,607 77.8 4 $28,750 0.0
Chemical Engineers 140 $51,458 89.2 100 $51,935 100.0
Civil Engineers 450 $38,462 79.5 380 $41,667 82.8
Computer Hardware Engineers 115 $23,000 54.4 65 $40,875 53.7
Electrical and Electronic Engineers 300 $45,380 79.7 245 $47,917 78.9
Environmental Engineers 120 $44,286 91.7 90 $52,250 100.0
Industrial Engineers, Including Health and Safety 445 $36,731 45.3 330 $38,555 46.5
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects 4 $38,750 100.0 4 $38,750 100.0
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.)
ALABAMA; FEMALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Materials Engineers 55 $38,393 83.6 45 $42,813 88.6
Mechanical Engineers 175 $41,750 57.1 160 $52,917 59.1
Mining and Geological Engineers,Including Mining
Safety Engineers 15 $47,344 100.0 15 $47,344 100.0
Nuclear Engineers 25 $43,750 100.0 0 . .
Petroleum Engineers 4 $13,750 100.0 0 . .
Engineers, All Others 575 $54,861 84.6 495 $58,000 85.9
Drafters 740 $20,330 12.4 495 $25,230 10.7
Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters 1,465 $24,764 17.7 945 $31,801 14.6
Surveying and Mapping Technicians 145 $18,250 8.8 90 $21,875 14.1
LIFE, PHYSICAL, AND SOCIAL SCIENCE OCCUPATIONS
Agricultural and Food Scientists 120 $27,833 62.7 80 $30,781 58.5
Biological Scientists 375 $24,223 87.7 265 $31,354 85.6
Conservation Scientists and Foresters 25 $36,944 84.6 25 $36,944 84.6
Medical Scientists 205 $31,042 100.0 140 $36,658 100.0
Astronomers and Physicists 35 $51,563 75.0 35 $51,719 73.5
Atmospheric and Space Scientists 20 $52,727 100.0 15 $53,068 100.0
Chemists and Materials Scientists 260 $40,817 93.1 220 $45,515 91.8
Environmental Scientists and Geoscientists 320 $37,894 88.2 250 $38,657 86.3
Physical Scientists, All Other 745 $24,483 96.9 410 $29,722 97.6
Economists 25 $37,639 100.0 20 $38,333 100.0
Market/Survey Researchers 360 $29,167 69.0 175 $40,859 84.7
Psychologists 820 $40,828 100.0 445 $47,660 100.0
Sociologists 10 $47,500 100.0 10 $47,500 100.0
Urban and Regional Planners 50 $38,672 100.0 45 $39,297 100.0
Miscellaneous Social Scientists and Related Workers 160 $18,438 87.3 80 $25,294 82.5
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians 185 $22,470 39.3 120 $23,641 31.1
Biological Technicians 90 $15,250 78.4 35 $23,906 81.8
Chemical Technicians 625 $26,453 25.8 465 $32,778 27.0
Geological and Petroleum Technicians 45 $32,000 4.5 30 $38,750 6.3
Nuclear Technicians 0 . . 0 . .
Other Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians 815 $17,863 38.7 420 $25,135 44.8
COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL SERVICES OCCUPATIONS
Counselors 5,200 $28,368 80.1 2,965 $30,296 79.6
Social Workers 6,490 $26,664 83.7 4,770 $28,766 86.0
Misc. Community and Social Service Specialists 1,675 $22,750 46.0 1,135 $27,025 49.1
Clergy 775 $21,304 53.5 465 $25,851 59.4
Directors, Religious Activities and Education 505 $17,000 59.9 245 $24,659 67.5
Religious Workers, All Other 1,095 $13,196 35.5 400 $23,731 38.3
LEGAL OCCUPATIONS
Lawyers 2,265 $52,210 99.5 1,780 $58,203 99.4
Judges, Magistrates, and Other Judicial Workers 405 $29,076 43.1 345 $30,956 39.9
Paralegals and Legal Assistants 2,950 $26,479 35.4 2,205 $28,996 35.8
Miscellaneous Legal Support Workers 1,970 $21,582 19.7 1,305 $25,901 14.9
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.)
ALABAMA; 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 7,925 $29,472 88.5 4,945 $40,568 90.9
Preschool and Kindergarten Teachers 9,695 $10,108 27.3 4,710 $13,585 27.7
Elementary and Middle School Teachers 45,055 $31,305 90.4 34,025 $33,098 94.9
Secondary School Teachers 7,720 $32,221 92.8 6,180 $34,001 95.2
Special Education Teachers 2,130 $32,453 88.9 1,795 $34,483 90.8
Other Teachers and Instructors 4,405 $11,428 52.4 1,525 $24,977 47.8
Archivists, Curators, and Museum Technicians 255 $25,395 73.0 190 $30,762 89.9
Librarians 2,320 $34,008 85.4 1,170 $34,089 85.1
Library Technicians 290 $14,821 6.2 130 $19,583 4.6
Teacher Assistants 8,620 $10,315 9.3 2,415 $12,305 9.8
Other Education, Training, and Library Workers 610 $31,220 74.9 375 $41,033 75.5
ARTS, DESIGN, ENTERTAINMENT, SPORTS, AND MEDIA
OCCUPATIONS
Artists and Related Workers 1,045 $11,634 42.0 445 $20,742 37.6
Designers 4,720 $16,858 35.1 2,480 $22,264 35.2
Actors 125 $15,385 73.8 0 . .
Producers and Directors 330 $25,978 59.0 215 $27,625 66.7
Athletes, Coaches, Umpires and Related Workers 575 $11,684 46.3 160 $26,500 55.6
Dancers and Choreographers 175 $17,292 4.0 35 $31,181 18.9
Musicians, Singers and Related Workers 1,030 $5,929 56.2 110 $14,286 46.4
Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related
Workers, All Other 200 $15,571 31.3 50 $27,000 30.8
Announcers 250 $18,214 51.2 170 $20,000 60.7
News Analysts, Reporters, and Correspondents 520 $22,328 73.7 285 $28,839 81.9
Public Relations Specialists 1,110 $28,125 58.1 805 $35,111 63.1
Editors 1,000 $23,962 64.9 620 $28,357 61.2
Technical Writers 290 $29,550 63.7 230 $33,393 61.8
Writers and Authors 545 $18,839 67.5 245 $27,311 71.7
Miscellaneous Media and Communication Workers 335 $17,974 45.8 160 $27,992 51.6
Broadcast and Sound Engineering Technicians and
Radio Operators 180 $18,750 20.3 90 $22,171 16.9
Photographers 690 $10,357 18.9 255 $18,507 13.7
Television, Video and Motion Picture Camera
Operators and Editors 45 $11,818 13.6 30 $13,500 0.0
Media and Communication Equipment Workers,
All Other 10 $13,750 0.0 10 $13,750 0.0
HEALTHCARE PRACTIONERS AND TECHNICAL OCCUPATIONS
Chiropractors 65 $44,167 100.0 50 $61,607 100.0
Dentists 335 $31,286 100.0 170 $31,833 100.0
Dieticians and Nutritionists 1,440 $22,411 50.8 825 $28,953 51.3
Optometrists 140 $50,893 100.0 70 $68,269 100.0
Pharmacists 1,870 $55,078 91.3 1,095 $64,884 96.4
Physicians and Surgeons 1,880 $62,500 98.8 1,310 $76,553 98.3
Physician Assistants 420 $21,563 40.1 230 $26,250 27.9
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.)
ALABAMA; FEMALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Podiatrists 4 $98,750 100.0 4 $98,750 100.0
Registered Nurses 37,020 $34,651 44.8 24,390 $37,859 43.4
Audiologists 95 $32,121 97.9 60 $35,227 96.7
Occupational Therapists 595 $39,383 87.4 375 $44,091 91.2
Physical Therapists 1,080 $40,649 79.6 625 $50,194 78.2
Radiation Therapists 100 $31,042 44.6 50 $32,500 35.4
Recreational Therapists 105 $23,650 66.4 60 $28,281 100.0
Respiratory Therapists 980 $29,146 23.5 605 $32,431 19.5
Speech-Language Pathologists 940 $33,906 100.0 360 $37,769 100.0
Therapists, All Others 715 $26,815 80.9 435 $30,444 75.9
Veterinarians 255 $46,522 100.0 185 $47,228 100.0
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practioners,
All Other 10 $1,250 0.0 0 . .
Clinical Lab Technologists and Technicians 4,345 $24,395 44.1 2,875 $28,780 44.4
Dental Hygienists 2,615 $23,509 17.9 1,155 $26,416 16.6
Diagnostic Related Technologists and Technicians 3,030 $29,493 12.7 2,055 $31,965 12.7
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 605 $21,868 10.1 420 $25,785 9.5
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practioners Support
Technicians 3,865 $15,528 13.5 2,205 $19,189 10.2
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 14,085 $20,768 6.7 8,865 $22,801 6.5
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 1,600 $16,596 7.9 1,070 $19,345 7.2
Opticians, Dispensing 455 $18,696 13.2 330 $20,952 15.1
Miscellaneous Health Technologists and Technicians 775 $19,892 13.5 520 $21,607 10.2
Other Healthcare Practioners and Technical
Occupations 370 $23,393 52.2 190 $31,563 53.7
HEALTHCARE SUPPORT OCCUPATIONS
Nursing, Psychiatric, and Home Health Aides 25,115 $13,104 3.3 13,105 $16,059 3.2
Occupational Therapist Assistants and Aides 150 $26,607 7.4 85 $30,347 12.6
Physical Therapist Assistants and Aides 650 $21,762 23.5 360 $31,094 18.2
Massage Therapists 355 $9,738 22.1 95 $16,845 0.0
Dental Assistants 2,175 $16,717 6.9 1,010 $19,727 5.6
Medical Assistants and Other Healthcare Support
Occupations 7,550 $15,937 7.7 4,400 $19,372 5.2
PROTECTIVE SERVICE OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Correctional
Officers 175 $29,028 30.3 155 $35,074 28.8
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and
Detectives 290 $36,071 32.2 275 $36,786 31.9
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Fire Fighting and
Prevention Workers 0 . . 0 . .
Supervisors, Protective Service Workers, All Other 255 $24,286 29.9 120 $30,104 36.4
Fire Fighters 150 $31,000 15.5 110 $30,500 15.2
Fire Inspectors 30 $43,542 28.1 25 $44,167 34.6
Baliffs, Correctional Officers and Jailers 1,200 $22,705 17.6 935 $26,229 19.0
Detectives and Criminal Investigators 125 $29,931 32.0 115 $30,363 28.7
Fish and Game Wardens 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.)
ALABAMA; FEMALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Parking Enforcement Workers 4 $11,250 0.0 4 $11,250 0.0
Police and Sheriff Patrol Officers 985 $25,043 24.7 760 $27,443 28.1
Transit and Railroad Police 0 . . 0 . .
Animal Control Workers 100 $16,716 0.0 85 $17,059 0.0
Private Detectives and Investigators 195 $20,375 39.9 110 $27,692 47.2
Security Guards and Gaming Surveillance Officers 2,270 $12,893 8.4 1,070 $21,076 13.7
Crossing Guards 355 $6,780 7.0 60 $15,972 0.0
Lifeguards and Other Protective Service Workers 315 $10,759 25.4 105 $25,625 36.4
FOOD PREPARATION AND SERVING RELATED OCCUPATIONS
Chefs and Head Cooks 435 $12,992 3.7 240 $15,115 4.2
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation
and Serving Workers 6,375 $14,367 5.1 3,520 $17,357 5.6
Cooks 17,600 $10,142 1.1 7,130 $12,967 1.4
Food Preparation Workers 3,480 $8,765 2.8 1,105 $12,126 0.4
Bartenders 1,540 $9,539 7.3 535 $15,213 5.8
Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers,
Including Fast Food 2,935 $7,894 1.4 940 $13,805 0.3
Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession and
Coffee Shop 530 $7,857 3.6 125 $12,891 5.5
Waiters and Waitresses 13,640 $8,522 4.7 4,150 $12,196 4.5
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant 1,180 $11,538 0.5 595 $14,041 0.0
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender
Helpers 2,320 $9,412 1.9 520 $12,123 3.1
Dishwashers 685 $5,620 0.6 170 $12,139 0.0
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee
Shop 1,280 $6,039 2.0 375 $11,101 1.9
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers,
All Other 30 $10,852 0.0 10 $11,250 0.0
BUILDING AND GROUNDS CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and
Janitorial Workers 1,160 $14,082 4.5 800 $15,519 4.0
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn
Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 180 $11,875 11.7 100 $16,087 6.9
Janitors and Building Cleaners 11,350 $10,569 2.0 4,565 $14,997 1.2
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 17,855 $8,628 1.4 6,245 $12,836 1.5
Pest Control Workers 75 $20,972 0.0 50 $24,688 0.0
Grounds Maintenance Workers 1,190 $9,658 8.2 390 $17,653 12.8
PERSONAL CARE AND SERVICE OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Gaming Workers 140 $15,833 16.7 105 $36,500 15.4
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service
Workers 830 $15,657 6.6 570 $19,342 6.2
Animal Trainers 160 $11,917 40.9 70 $17,708 63.2
Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 770 $11,316 11.4 355 $15,710 3.7
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.)
ALABAMA; FEMALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Gaming Workers 35 $6,406 0.0 0 . .
Motion Picture Projectionists 4 $13,750 0.0 4 $13,750 0.0
Ushers,Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers 80 $6,447 0.0 4 $11,250 0.0
Miscellaneous Entertainment Attendants and Related
Workers 380 $8,405 9.8 80 $18,889 8.5
Funeral Service Workers 45 $22,941 0.0 35 $23,897 0.0
Barbers 410 $9,176 1.2 135 $11,625 3.7
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 10,190 $11,934 4.8 4,645 $15,801 5.0
Miscellaneous Personal Appearance Workers 1,115 $10,108 4.8 550 $12,593 3.6
Baggage Porters, Bellhops, and Concierges 15 $20,156 0.0 10 $21,250 0.0
Tour and Travel Guides 230 $4,610 19.1 10 $12,813 27.3
Transportation Attendants 350 $12,750 17.9 120 $20,119 24.6
Child Care Workers 15,570 $7,452 10.3 5,860 $12,306 9.8
Personal and Home Care Aides 3,320 $8,771 3.9 1,345 $13,047 5.0
Recreation and Fitness Workers 2,225 $11,179 30.6 830 $19,712 31.5
Residential Advisors 695 $10,122 27.5 270 $19,046 27.5
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other 150 $11,406 0.0 45 $16,023 0.0
SALES AND RELATED OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales
Workers 21,855 $18,145 11.9 15,770 $20,872 11.6
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales
Workers 3,740 $23,448 20.6 2,910 $27,292 22.9
Cashiers 35,815 $9,138 2.8 12,720 $13,622 3.0
Counter and Rental Clerks 1,640 $11,657 5.1 825 $14,916 5.4
Parts Salespersons 280 $16,098 10.3 175 $19,856 6.8
Retail Salespersons 27,390 $11,025 13.8 10,945 $18,261 11.7
Advertising Sales Agents 1,565 $24,883 37.7 955 $31,250 39.1
Insurance Sales Agents 3,370 $23,729 19.6 2,395 $26,491 17.8
Securities, Commodities, and Finanancial Services
Sales Agents 1,005 $25,641 35.4 745 $30,754 34.7
Travel Agents 775 $18,403 28.2 470 $22,469 25.8
Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 2,975 $23,494 28.3 1,910 $29,145 30.7
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing 4,490 $24,900 31.3 3,055 $29,971 30.4
Models, Demonstrators, and Product Promoters 440 $4,591 11.6 45 $24,063 23.9
Real Estate Brokers and Sales Agents 4,540 $20,953 25.0 2,590 $27,218 24.1
Sales Engineers 25 $50,125 52.2 25 $50,125 52.2
Telemarketers 1,680 $7,382 11.5 445 $16,385 17.4
Door-To-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors
and Related Workers 1,255 $6,880 19.2 235 $13,523 22.6
Sales and Related Workers, All Other 1,560 $13,764 23.1 740 $20,856 27.7
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and
Administrative Support Workers 17,325 $24,669 19.2 13,625 $26,579 18.2
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 1,365 $13,614 4.4 750 $17,870 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.)
ALABAMA; FEMALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Telephone Operators 990 $15,634 2.7 515 $19,375 3.9
Communication Equipment Operators, All Other 80 $17,125 0.0 35 $26,324 0.0
Bill and Account Collectors 2,865 $20,023 9.7 2,090 $21,380 9.0
Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 4,140 $19,502 7.3 3,000 $20,881 5.4
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 25,640 $20,048 10.2 16,545 $22,645 8.7
Gaming Cage Workers 15 $11,250 0.0 15 $11,250 0.0
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 2,790 $21,491 10.2 2,020 $24,043 9.5
Procurement Clerks 480 $26,316 17.5 440 $27,151 17.6
Tellers 7,225 $14,985 6.6 4,190 $17,170 5.1
Brokerage Clerks 75 $16,683 31.5 45 $16,779 23.4
Correspondence Clerks 40 $13,036 20.5 25 $15,833 33.3
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks 1,210 $21,382 8.5 960 $21,981 7.6
Credit Authorizers, Checkers and Clerks 680 $19,123 8.4 510 $20,290 6.3
Customer Service Representatives 16,320 $19,514 16.0 10,740 $22,216 16.7
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs 690 $32,454 46.9 550 $34,063 51.8
File Clerks 3,735 $15,089 10.7 2,005 $18,678 8.6
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 1,245 $10,933 4.1 495 $14,059 1.0
Interviewers Except Eligibility and Loan 2,165 $13,017 11.7 880 $21,159 11.0
Library Assistants, Clerical 1,490 $11,758 27.8 515 $17,726 25.3
Loan Interviewers and Clerks 1,685 $21,850 12.4 1,255 $23,274 9.0
New Account Clerks 245 $17,181 13.4 145 $20,813 7.5
Order Clerks 1,385 $16,522 6.5 815 $20,493 9.3
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and
Timekeeping 1,075 $20,704 17.5 735 $23,208 19.2
Receptionists and Information Clerks 13,240 $14,214 8.2 6,855 $17,660 6.3
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and
Travel Clerks 670 $16,684 31.6 435 $18,796 26.8
Information and Record Clerks, All Other 955 $18,885 15.7 560 $22,740 17.7
Cargo and Freight Agents 80 $21,552 0.0 55 $22,457 0.0
Couriers and Messengers 790 $11,240 8.5 360 $16,431 8.6
Dispatchers 2,570 $19,861 3.4 1,810 $21,942 3.3
Meter Readers, Utilities 185 $17,460 7.0 110 $20,000 0.0
Postal Service Clerks 1,265 $34,539 12.8 790 $38,527 17.1
Postal Service Mail Carriers 2,740 $22,670 9.9 1,515 $34,722 9.1
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and
Processing Machine Operators 680 $33,044 11.5 480 $35,223 14.6
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 2,245 $23,292 20.0 1,755 $25,850 18.7
Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 3,700 $16,420 2.5 2,380 $19,128 2.1
Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 8,775 $14,259 3.7 4,740 $18,383 2.1
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers,
Recordkeeping 880 $16,861 5.7 625 $19,503 6.7
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 56,105 $19,627 12.3 37,355 $22,209 10.8
Computer Operators 2,265 $21,709 14.7 1,585 $24,682 15.0
Data Entry Keyers 6,775 $16,972 9.9 4,090 $19,769 8.8
Word Processors and Typists 2,220 $19,454 7.9 1,415 $22,148 5.2
Desktop Publishers 60 $21,750 13.1 40 $23,558 0.0
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 3,520 $20,829 11.9 2,575 $22,062 11.9
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.)
ALABAMA; 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 820 $13,843 8.4 400 $16,701 4.5
Office Clerks, General 18,460 $17,448 11.4 11,290 $21,309 9.5
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer 685 $14,897 3.9 370 $16,976 1.1
Proofreaders and Copy Markers 190 $18,646 23.8 120 $23,250 6.6
Statistical Assistants 170 $21,900 12.8 150 $24,583 14.7
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other 3,905 $21,513 26.1 2,680 $24,022 26.4
FARMING, FISHING, AND FORESTRY OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Farming, Fishing
and Forestry Workers 115 $17,153 19.1 65 $18,500 9.1
Agricultural Inspectors 190 $20,726 3.1 95 $36,438 6.5
Animal Breeders 45 $2,067 0.0 45 $2,067 0.0
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products 435 $10,379 0.0 180 $14,093 0.0
Miscellaneous Agricultural Workers 1,940 $10,775 2.7 760 $15,173 1.7
Fishers and Related Fishing Workers 75 $9,792 0.0 15 $2,083 0.0
Hunters and Trappers 20 $3,958 0.0 0 . .
Forest and Conservation Workers 10 $31,250 0.0 10 $31,250 0.0
Logging Workers 150 $12,500 12.8 65 $16,563 0.0
CONSTRUCTION AND EXTRACTION WORKERS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction
Trades and Extraction Workers 415 $23,239 10.4 245 $28,793 9.8
Boilermakers 30 $15,278 0.0 15 $16,250 0.0
Brickmasons, Blockmasons, and Stonemasons 55 $14,625 0.0 40 $14,938 0.0
Carpenters 585 $16,285 2.7 330 $21,399 3.0
Carpet, Floor and Tile Installers and Finishers 105 $20,294 9.6 55 $22,083 18.5
Cement Masons, Concrete Finishers, and Terrazzo
Workers 10 $6,406 0.0 4 $6,250 0.0
Contruction Laborers 955 $11,113 3.2 375 $18,844 6.1
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators 25 $17,750 0.0 4 $18,750 0.0
Pile-Driver Operators 0 . . 0 . .
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment
Operators 75 $12,813 0.0 30 $20,938 0.0
Drywall Installers, Ceiling Tile Installers, and
Tapers 85 $19,219 0.0 50 $21,176 0.0
Electricians 435 $16,152 4.2 250 $21,033 7.1
Glaziers 0 . . 0 . .
Insulation Workers 90 $10,526 0.0 50 $18,875 0.0
Painters, Construction and Maintenance 715 $11,633 8.3 245 $20,262 8.6
Paperhangers 145 $4,583 2.0 15 $6,625 23.1
Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 295 $19,960 0.7 140 $27,857 0.0
Plasterers and Stucco Masons 4 $26,250 0.0 4 $26,250 0.0
Reinforcing Iron Workers 10 $45,938 0.0 10 $46,250 0.0
Roofers 60 $12,500 0.0 15 $16,071 0.0
Sheet Metal Workers 195 $20,453 0.0 120 $21,719 0.0
Structural Iron and Steel Workers 45 $18,125 0.0 20 $19,375 0.0
Helpers, Construction Trades 100 $15,000 0.0 30 $16,875 0.0
Construction and Building Inspectors 155 $25,036 13.1 135 $24,659 14.9
Elevator Installers and Repairers 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.)
ALABAMA; FEMALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Fence Erectors 20 $5,000 0.0 0 . .
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers 20 $14,583 45.0 10 $46,250 100.0
Highway Maintenance Workers 65 $18,906 0.0 45 $21,364 0.0
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment
Operators 0 . . 0 . .
Septic Tank Services and Sewer Pipe Cleaners 0 . . 0 . .
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers 30 $23,750 0.0 20 $14,167 0.0
Derrick, Rotary Drill, and Service Unit Operators,
Oil, Gas, and Mining 0 . . 0 . .
Earth Drillers Except Oil and Gas 15 $45,625 0.0 0 . .
Explosives Workers, Ordnance handling Experts, and
Blasters 10 $80,714 0.0 10 $80,714 0.0
Mining Machine Operators 25 $15,000 0.0 20 $24,167 0.0
Roof Bolters, Mining 0 . . 0 . .
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas 0 . . 0 . .
Helpers - Extraction Workers 10 $18,750 100.0 0 . .
Other Extraction Workers 4 $48,250 0.0 4 $48,250 0.0
INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics,
Installers and Repairers 455 $37,989 25.2 365 $41,892 31.6
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine
Repairers 530 $25,667 12.8 410 $29,179 14.1
Radio and Telecommunications Equipment Installers
and Repairers 300 $29,063 19.5 225 $35,208 18.1
Avionics Technicians 50 $18,500 10.4 20 $24,306 0.0
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers 30 $27,083 0.0 25 $45,500 0.0
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Transportation
Equipment 10 $11,250 0.0 10 $11,250 0.0
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Industrial and
Utility 15 $45,694 0.0 15 $45,694 0.0
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor
Vehicles 55 $18,750 16.1 40 $22,500 22.5
Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers
and Repairers 50 $22,857 14.0 35 $25,139 0.0
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers 25 $21,953 52.0 10 $31,250 100.0
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 150 $20,329 10.1 110 $20,750 0.0
Automotive Body and Related Repairers 60 $9,750 10.2 40 $16,932 15.4
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers 20 $40,625 0.0 20 $40,625 0.0
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 410 $21,897 0.0 310 $30,000 0.0
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine
Specialists 90 $19,250 0.0 45 $12,300 0.0
Heavy Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Service
Technicians and Mechanics 35 $21,667 0.0 20 $15,833 0.0
Small Engine Mechanics 4 $6,250 0.0 0 . .
Miscellaneous Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Mechanics,
Installers, and Repairers 70 $12,143 0.0 45 $12,115 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.)
ALABAMA; 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 10 $16,250 0.0 4 $20,750 0.0
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration
Mechanics and Installers 145 $23,578 11.0 105 $24,397 7.7
Home Appliance Repairers 30 $16,346 0.0 25 $17,212 0.0
Industrial and Refractory Machinery Mechanics 520 $26,404 1.7 380 $29,148 0.0
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 360 $23,750 2.2 245 $28,571 3.3
Maintenance Workers, Machinery 30 $10,385 0.0 15 $11,538 0.0
Millwrights 45 $17,292 0.0 15 $62,708 0.0
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 55 $16,364 16.7 30 $16,761 29.0
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers 75 $30,625 0.0 40 $52,188 0.0
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers 135 $17,102 8.9 110 $18,654 0.0
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and
Repairers 175 $13,100 5.2 90 $23,125 4.3
Commercial Divers 0 . . 0 . .
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers 45 $13,611 0.0 15 $16,932 0.0
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers 80 $20,179 0.0 40 $21,442 0.0
Riggers 15 $5,500 0.0 0 . .
Signal and Track Switch Repairers 0 . . 0 . .
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 80 $11,900 0.0 20 $22,188 0.0
Other Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 305 $18,523 2.9 220 $22,188 0.0
PRODUCTION OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and
Operating Workers 5,835 $22,278 8.5 4,470 $24,992 9.0
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems
Assemblers 125 $21,985 7.9 105 $25,956 7.5
Electrical, Electronics, and Electromechanical
Assemblers 2,665 $16,923 2.3 1,665 $20,547 1.1
Engine and Other Machines Assemblers 265 $22,995 0.0 210 $23,382 0.0
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters 30 $14,464 0.0 15 $21,250 0.0
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators 8,550 $15,817 1.5 5,275 $19,392 1.5
Bakers 1,130 $12,431 0.5 645 $16,782 0.0
Butchers and Other Meat, Poultry, and Fish Processing
Workers 3,245 $12,388 1.3 1,745 $15,432 2.0
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine
Operators and Tenders 30 $15,139 16.1 20 $16,667 0.0
Food Batchmakers 670 $14,327 1.6 380 $16,497 2.9
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders 75 $17,708 2.7 50 $19,063 0.0
Computer Control Programmers and Operators 45 $21,250 6.8 30 $26,429 10.7
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators,
and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 100 $15,208 0.0 45 $15,104 0.0
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders,
Metal and Plastic 10 $11,250 0.0 10 $11,250 0.0
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders,
Metal and Plastic 80 $17,000 0.0 60 $21,111 0.0
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters,
Operators and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 585 $17,015 2.7 390 $20,089 4.1
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.)
ALABAMA; 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 $15,625 0.0 40 $15,729 0.0
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine
Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal
and Plastic 185 $15,225 0.0 110 $16,189 0.0
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators,
and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 40 $18,571 0.0 25 $21,071 0.0
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and
Tenders, Metal and Plastic 10 $16,250 0.0 10 $16,250 0.0
Machinists 420 $18,500 1.7 270 $25,917 2.6
Metal Furnace and Kiln Operators and Tenders 100 $22,454 0.0 75 $31,696 0.0
Model Makers and Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic 25 $20,789 0.0 20 $21,250 0.0
Molders and Molding Machine Setters, Operators, and
Tenders, Metal and Plastic 515 $16,150 0.0 295 $18,039 0.0
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders,
Metal and Plastic 120 $21,058 0.0 60 $55,469 0.0
Tool and Die Makers 35 $21,406 24.2 35 $21,406 24.2
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Workers 1,150 $16,973 1.2 720 $18,417 0.8
Heat Treating Equipment Equipment Setters, Operators,
and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 45 $15,903 0.0 20 $16,250 0.0
Lay-Out Workers, Metal and Plastic 55 $19,896 0.0 40 $26,667 0.0
Plating and Coating Machine Setters, operators, and
Tenders, Metal and Plastic 20 $8,333 0.0 4 $25,000 0.0
Tool Grinders, Filers and Sharpeners 25 $11,875 0.0 20 $27,750 0.0
Metalworkers and Plastic Workers, All Others 3,335 $18,948 1.8 2,360 $20,875 1.6
Bookbinders and Bindery Workers 370 $17,669 0.0 210 $18,415 0.0
Job Printers 280 $18,517 6.1 195 $20,658 6.1
Prepress Technicians and Workers 555 $18,500 9.4 360 $21,102 9.2
Printing Machine Operators 685 $14,781 7.7 425 $18,329 1.6
Laundry and Dry Cleaning Workers 2,415 $11,285 0.0 1,185 $13,828 0.0
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials 1,805 $10,373 1.3 710 $15,206 1.3
Sewing Machine Operators 17,845 $13,221 0.6 9,915 $16,060 0.1
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers 30 $9,028 25.8 15 $9,583 0.0
Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders 105 $11,012 0.0 40 $20,417 0.0
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Sewers 1,480 $11,317 11.6 685 $15,741 7.6
Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and
Tenders 15 $18,125 0.0 4 $19,375 0.0
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and
Tenders 350 $13,902 0.6 215 $16,344 0.0
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters,
Operators, and Tenders 2,450 $20,618 0.9 1,805 $22,490 1.1
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine
Setters, Operators, and Tenders 2,405 $19,445 1.7 1,660 $20,724 2.0
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and
Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers 4 $26,250 0.0 4 $26,250 0.0
Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers 25 $14,583 0.0 10 $19,167 0.0
Upholsterers 265 $12,470 3.8 130 $17,632 0.0
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other 2,490 $15,902 0.4 1,640 $18,192 0.1
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.)
ALABAMA; FEMALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 270 $14,125 0.7 160 $16,424 0.0
Furniture Finishers 135 $12,390 0.0 75 $17,639 0.0
Model Makers and Patternmakers, Wood 0 . . 0 . .
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood 335 $15,337 0.0 250 $17,308 0.0
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders,
Except Sawing 515 $13,917 3.1 300 $16,264 0.0
Woodworkers, All Other 145 $11,983 2.1 105 $14,276 0.0
Power Plant Operators, Distributors, and Dispatchers 140 $28,517 10.8 125 $28,750 12.1
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators 75 $42,500 37.8 60 $41,111 48.3
Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System
Workers 90 $24,444 17.0 80 $25,625 18.3
Miscellaneous Plant and System Operators 15 $21,667 43.8 10 $37,857 58.3
Chemical Processing Machine Setters, Operators,
and Tenders 340 $40,167 5.6 230 $42,028 8.2
Crushing, Grinding, Polishing, Mixing, and Blending
Workers 380 $19,537 4.0 255 $22,443 5.9
Cutting Workers 520 $13,510 1.0 250 $19,355 2.0
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine
Setters, Operators, and Tenders 270 $13,705 0.0 135 $21,979 0.0
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and
Tenders 120 $16,190 0.0 75 $19,107 0.0
Inspectors, Testers, Sorter, Samplers, and Weighers 9,795 $16,532 3.3 6,190 $19,455 3.8
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers 115 $11,250 0.0 70 $17,188 0.0
Medical, Dental and Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians 630 $18,587 5.7 375 $21,075 2.1
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 4,000 $13,788 1.3 2,105 $16,628 1.9
Painting Workers 620 $14,493 4.4 275 $19,239 0.4
Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine
Workers 810 $11,927 5.4 420 $14,988 6.7
Semiconductor Processors 35 $41,630 27.8 35 $41,630 27.8
Cementing and Gluing Machine Operators and Tenders 295 $15,663 0.0 165 $16,723 0.0
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment
Operators and Tenders 75 $13,523 0.0 30 $10,694 0.0
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders 30 $2,266 34.5 15 $11,477 0.0
Etchers and Engravers 65 $9,464 34.8 35 $12,361 0.0
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, except Metal and
Plastic 100 $11,538 7.8 45 $17,228 0.0
Paper Goods Machines Setters, Operators, and Tenders 495 $12,406 1.2 230 $23,125 0.0
Tire Builders 210 $30,250 0.0 145 $39,375 0.0
Helpers-Production Workers 320 $15,640 4.7 145 $17,326 3.5
Production Workers, All Other 9,585 $15,607 1.5 5,635 $18,506 1.7
TRANSPORTATION AND MATERIAL MOVING OCCUPATIONS
Supervisors, Transportation and Material Moving
Workers 530 $21,636 18.0 380 $25,187 15.0
Aircraft Pilots and Flight Engineers 30 $37,222 75.0 20 $36,667 100.0
Air Traffic Controllers and Airfield Operations
Specialists 130 $29,857 30.3 105 $29,571 30.8
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.)
ALABAMA; 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 60 $13,750 0.0 35 $18,281 0.0
Bus Drivers 4,640 $10,771 1.4 910 $14,983 4.1
Driver/Sales Workers and Truck Drivers 4,110 $15,580 3.6 2,080 $21,319 2.4
Taxi Drivers and Chauffers 380 $10,391 3.7 155 $14,531 0.0
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other 60 $15,682 0.0 30 $16,705 0.0
Locomotive Engineers and Operators 20 $28,021 0.0 10 $28,750 0.0
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators 10 $38,750 0.0 10 $38,750 0.0
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters 15 $2,125 0.0 4 $65,750 0.0
Subway, Streetcar, and Other Rail Transportation
Workers 0 . . 0 . .
Sailors and Marine Oilers 20 $29,423 0.0 0 . .
Ship and Boat Captains and Operators 35 $20,227 0.0 10 $11,250 0.0
Ship Engineers 0 . . 0 . .
Bridge and Lock Tenders 4 $31,250 0.0 4 $31,250 0.0
Parking Lot Attendants 70 $20,286 0.0 65 $20,282 0.0
Service Station Attendants 405 $8,775 1.2 125 $15,083 0.0
Transportation Inspectors 100 $16,429 3.9 65 $19,500 6.1
Other Transportation Workers 15 $42,813 42.9 10 $43,750 0.0
Conveyor Operators and Tenders 20 $18,214 0.0 4 $11,250 0.0
Crane and Tower Operators 65 $32,500 37.9 60 $33,438 41.7
Dredge, Excavating, and Loading Machine Operators 15 $13,125 41.2 4 $28,750 100.0
Hoist and Winch Operators 0 . . 0 . .
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 850 $22,104 0.4 660 $23,078 0.5
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 1,055 $12,314 1.2 495 $16,747 0.6
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Materials Movers,
Hand 5,585 $14,068 2.9 3,075 $17,252 1.8
Machine Feeders and Offbearers 495 $15,930 1.8 310 $16,826 1.6
Packers and Packagers, Hand 3,385 $12,390 1.8 1,695 $16,617 2.5
Pumping Station Operators 15 $3,750 0.0 0 . .
Refuse and Recyclable Materials Collectors 105 $9,803 0.0 45 $30,833 0.0
Shuttle Car Operators 4 $10,750 0.0 4 $11,250 0.0
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders 4 $13,750 0.0 4 $13,750 0.0
Material Moving Workers, All Other 375 $20,479 4.5 295 $21,563 5.8
