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.)
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA; FEMALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
21 to 74 years 149,020 $28,139 46.9 87,475 $36,711 51.6
MANAGEMENT OCCUPATIONS
Chief executives 1,015 $84,830 84.9 800 $89,107 88.0
General and Operations Managers 855 $51,734 69.4 665 $61,823 74.7
Legislators 235 $42,554 91.4 185 $50,179 89.2
Advertising and Promotions Managers 320 $43,750 85.2 260 $47,882 89.6
Marketing and Sales Managers 1,475 $47,830 83.4 1,045 $52,390 88.1
Public Relations Managers 570 $47,422 90.9 440 $55,750 88.2
Administrative Services Managers 240 $32,826 42.9 170 $41,591 44.6
Computer and Information Systems Managers 450 $51,563 71.5 335 $57,262 72.9
Financial Managers 990 $50,179 72.6 700 $58,355 72.5
Human Resources Managers 695 $40,954 52.0 410 $52,292 65.7
Industrial Production Managers 60 $56,875 83.1 60 $56,875 83.1
Purchasing Managers 175 $38,849 48.6 130 $39,967 51.9
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 65 $40,385 28.8 45 $42,212 17.0
Farm, Ranch, and Other Agricultural Managers 0 . . 0 . .
Farmers and Ranchers 0 . . 0 . .
Construction Managers 145 $39,911 54.4 115 $40,156 42.7
Education Administrators 1,375 $35,786 71.0 995 $42,628 75.2
Engineering Managers 25 $53,958 100.0 15 $73,000 100.0
Food Service Managers 365 $28,750 31.8 235 $35,114 33.3
Funeral Directors 20 $26,618 0.0 20 $26,618 0.0
Gaming Managers 0 . . 0 . .
Lodging Managers 105 $38,500 32.1 85 $44,375 30.6
Medical and Health Services Managers 590 $39,348 60.5 395 $44,297 60.8
Natural Sciences Managers 50 $73,214 100.0 35 $102,083 100.0
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents 4 $23,750 0.0 4 $23,750 0.0
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association
Managers 865 $29,362 29.4 635 $34,566 31.7
Social and Community Service Managers 1,770 $37,939 84.5 1,300 $43,516 87.5
Managers, All Other 3,960 $46,964 75.6 2,915 $51,882 75.7
BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL OPERATIONS OCCUPATIONS
Agents and Business Managers of Artists,Performers,
and Athletes 30 $50,714 100.0 25 $51,607 100.0
Purchasing Agents and Buyers, Farm Products 0 . . 0 . .
Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 195 $18,640 23.4 105 $24,226 29.9
Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and
Farm Products 300 $37,465 53.8 260 $42,625 56.0
Claims Adusters, Appraisers, Examiners, and
Investigators 225 $34,808 38.8 145 $36,897 52.1
Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction,
Health and Safety, and Transportation 125 $47,031 50.0 100 $49,196 54.5
Cost Estimators 15 $86,250 100.0 15 $86,250 100.0
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.)
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA; 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 2,280 $39,395 59.8 1,670 $43,675 56.1
Logisticians 45 $33,854 100.0 20 $34,583 100.0
Management Analysts 2,630 $45,412 84.3 1,745 $51,498 81.6
Meeting and Convention Planners 405 $34,000 72.0 335 $40,938 70.3
Other Business Operations Specialists 1,100 $36,087 61.5 760 $40,409 56.0
Accountants and Auditors 2,435 $38,375 69.4 1,765 $41,070 70.2
Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate 40 $31,458 57.5 35 $32,188 48.5
Budget Analysts 475 $50,664 55.4 355 $50,764 52.7
Credit Analysts 40 $40,481 9.5 30 $40,962 0.0
Financial Analysts 180 $36,607 84.9 70 $68,750 73.6
Personal Financial Advisors 325 $50,769 72.4 165 $70,313 76.0
Insurance Underwriters 15 $42,321 46.2 15 $42,321 46.2
Financial Examiners 10 $28,750 0.0 10 $28,750 0.0
Loan Counselors and Officers 195 $58,478 47.9 155 $58,424 34.0
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 115 $26,667 21.6 95 $33,393 26.3
Tax Preparers 105 $11,908 41.0 15 $48,056 0.0
Financial Specialists, All Other 100 $46,625 97.0 60 $46,063 95.1
COMPUTER AND MATHEMATICAL OCCUPATIONS
Computer Scientists and System Analyts 925 $45,655 65.5 730 $50,146 67.5
Computer Programmers 365 $40,855 55.6 290 $44,000 56.8
Computer Software Engineers 985 $49,727 70.6 765 $51,505 72.8
Computer Support Specialists 600 $41,546 52.9 460 $41,645 54.1
Database Administrators 155 $36,833 59.0 120 $42,639 62.8
Network and Computer Systems Administrators 240 $36,193 71.5 195 $41,750 71.1
Network Systems and Data Communication Analysts 600 $37,883 78.9 435 $41,944 80.5
Actuaries 10 $3,750 0.0 0 . .
Mathematicians 4 $38,750 100.0 4 $38,750 100.0
Operations Research Analysts 1,165 $50,514 81.7 925 $51,523 80.0
Statisticians 205 $40,455 87.7 135 $59,500 85.1
Miscellaneous Mathematical Science Occupations 15 $29,444 100.0 15 $29,444 100.0
ARCHITECTURE, ENGINEERING OCCUPATIONS
Architects, Except Naval 430 $40,500 93.9 315 $46,129 96.5
Surveyors, Cartographers, and Photogrammetrists 20 $52,292 100.0 20 $52,292 100.0
Aerospace Engineers 25 $39,306 100.0 20 $39,750 100.0
Agricultural Engineers 0 . . 0 . .
Biomedical Engineers 0 . . 0 . .
Chemical Engineers 0 . . 0 . .
Civil Engineers 55 $67,917 100.0 35 $69,792 100.0
Computer Hardware Engineers 0 . . 0 . .
Electrical and Electronic Engineers 65 $17,375 100.0 15 $40,000 100.0
Environmental Engineers 25 $29,097 100.0 25 $29,097 100.0
Industrial Engineers, Including Health and Safety 15 $75,179 100.0 15 $75,179 100.0
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects 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.)
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA; FEMALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Materials Engineers 0 . . 0 . .
Mechanical Engineers 4 $51,250 100.0 4 $51,250 100.0
Mining and Geological Engineers,Including Mining
Safety Engineers 0 . . 0 . .
Nuclear Engineers 0 . . 0 . .
Petroleum Engineers 0 . . 0 . .
Engineers, All Others 45 $49,500 73.9 45 $49,500 73.9
Drafters 65 $11,086 29.2 10 $40,208 100.0
Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters 135 $9,307 21.2 45 $39,420 14.0
Surveying and Mapping Technicians 4 $1,250 0.0 0 . .
LIFE, PHYSICAL, AND SOCIAL SCIENCE OCCUPATIONS
Agricultural and Food Scientists 25 $42,778 76.9 20 $43,611 70.0
Biological Scientists 165 $42,875 100.0 140 $50,417 100.0
Conservation Scientists and Foresters 30 $47,361 100.0 10 $46,250 100.0
Medical Scientists 290 $40,268 100.0 180 $47,500 100.0
Astronomers and Physicists 15 $57,679 100.0 15 $57,679 100.0
Atmospheric and Space Scientists 0 . . 0 . .
Chemists and Materials Scientists 4 $51,250 100.0 4 $51,250 100.0
Environmental Scientists and Geoscientists 190 $37,361 92.6 115 $42,321 88.0
Physical Scientists, All Other 445 $30,144 98.0 205 $45,417 100.0
Economists 950 $66,017 99.3 685 $75,938 99.0
Market/Survey Researchers 230 $44,688 95.6 165 $51,250 100.0
Psychologists 535 $46,212 97.2 225 $52,031 100.0
Sociologists 60 $27,500 100.0 30 $41,964 100.0
Urban and Regional Planners 80 $41,316 93.8 50 $41,591 90.4
Miscellaneous Social Scientists and Related Workers 455 $38,958 96.0 295 $50,549 93.9
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians 4 $8,750 100.0 0 . .
Biological Technicians 40 $29,032 55.3 40 $29,032 55.3
Chemical Technicians 10 $31,250 0.0 10 $31,250 0.0
Geological and Petroleum Technicians 0 . . 0 . .
Nuclear Technicians 0 . . 0 . .
Other Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians 495 $26,420 49.6 260 $32,266 52.9
COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL SERVICES OCCUPATIONS
Counselors 1,585 $22,361 49.4 790 $31,692 51.3
Social Workers 1,315 $31,476 67.7 875 $37,099 65.5
Misc. Community and Social Service Specialists 955 $35,542 60.5 675 $40,526 60.4
Clergy 135 $21,531 92.6 80 $25,417 100.0
Directors, Religious Activities and Education 60 $20,139 89.8 35 $7,011 100.0
Religious Workers, All Other 200 $27,250 55.3 110 $34,306 56.0
LEGAL OCCUPATIONS
Lawyers 5,110 $71,702 99.2 3,675 $85,533 98.9
Judges, Magistrates, and Other Judicial Workers 160 $74,792 82.4 125 $74,167 86.3
Paralegals and Legal Assistants 1,440 $31,573 70.2 850 $38,115 58.7
Miscellaneous Legal Support Workers 1,725 $26,432 77.1 910 $37,131 74.8
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.)
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA; 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 2,185 $25,025 94.4 1,110 $48,828 95.1
Preschool and Kindergarten Teachers 690 $17,143 30.6 485 $17,346 24.2
Elementary and Middle School Teachers 3,520 $35,267 90.9 2,540 $38,219 91.8
Secondary School Teachers 755 $34,485 93.1 510 $38,214 95.5
Special Education Teachers 225 $31,020 79.5 175 $32,296 77.0
Other Teachers and Instructors 995 $15,625 64.5 255 $28,704 55.9
Archivists, Curators, and Museum Technicians 365 $35,184 82.6 220 $44,750 89.1
Librarians 710 $43,085 86.8 450 $47,500 82.7
Library Technicians 175 $24,132 24.3 75 $35,313 23.4
Teacher Assistants 1,510 $17,549 7.4 585 $20,322 2.6
Other Education, Training, and Library Workers 85 $31,071 93.0 55 $60,278 88.9
ARTS, DESIGN, ENTERTAINMENT, SPORTS, AND MEDIA
OCCUPATIONS
Artists and Related Workers 295 $11,944 84.1 125 $53,125 84.0
Designers 1,090 $32,523 78.5 640 $40,474 81.4
Actors 75 $16,125 89.0 20 $44,844 100.0
Producers and Directors 725 $42,708 86.2 475 $44,861 89.7
Athletes, Coaches, Umpires and Related Workers 15 $27,222 100.0 4 $127,500 100.0
Dancers and Choreographers 25 $19,236 28.0 20 $18,750 0.0
Musicians, Singers and Related Workers 150 $12,500 90.1 45 $44,219 100.0
Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related
Workers, All Other 60 $22,321 35.5 20 $30,000 100.0
Announcers 90 $47,941 77.2 55 $48,529 62.5
News Analysts, Reporters, and Correspondents 995 $45,664 92.3 670 $54,830 98.2
Public Relations Specialists 1,685 $45,072 93.9 1,245 $50,197 95.8
Editors 1,275 $38,568 90.4 895 $44,718 90.5
Technical Writers 200 $46,786 86.5 90 $52,500 83.0
Writers and Authors 965 $36,950 95.1 500 $50,066 93.0
Miscellaneous Media and Communication Workers 210 $9,732 84.8 85 $40,179 73.5
Broadcast and Sound Engineering Technicians and
Radio Operators 55 $35,833 53.6 30 $60,750 100.0
Photographers 155 $32,500 55.8 65 $31,964 58.7
Television, Video and Motion Picture Camera
Operators and Editors 15 $7,188 100.0 4 $81,250 100.0
Media and Communication Equipment Workers,
All Other 0 . . 0 . .
HEALTHCARE PRACTIONERS AND TECHNICAL OCCUPATIONS
Chiropractors 4 $21,250 100.0 0 . .
Dentists 50 $50,536 82.7 4 $56,250 100.0
Dieticians and Nutritionists 100 $24,500 59.8 60 $30,893 60.0
Optometrists 10 $71,250 100.0 10 $71,250 100.0
Pharmacists 150 $22,500 73.3 70 $62,098 100.0
Physicians and Surgeons 695 $62,188 100.0 450 $90,227 100.0
Physician Assistants 45 $31,429 45.5 30 $37,727 56.7
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.)
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA; FEMALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Podiatrists 0 . . 0 . .
Registered Nurses 1,695 $41,426 62.3 1,020 $47,600 63.3
Audiologists 10 $56,250 100.0 10 $56,250 100.0
Occupational Therapists 65 $42,039 100.0 30 $56,875 100.0
Physical Therapists 30 $57,813 100.0 30 $57,813 100.0
Radiation Therapists 25 $50,568 18.5 25 $50,568 18.5
Recreational Therapists 20 $36,607 28.6 15 $50,156 0.0
Respiratory Therapists 20 $41,429 0.0 15 $42,500 0.0
Speech-Language Pathologists 195 $31,771 100.0 70 $39,688 100.0
Therapists, All Others 120 $38,542 72.3 85 $50,156 70.9
Veterinarians 35 $55,192 100.0 30 $46,875 100.0
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practioners,
All Other 15 $21,250 100.0 0 . .
Clinical Lab Technologists and Technicians 370 $22,188 55.7 180 $30,391 40.4
Dental Hygienists 70 $49,375 50.7 30 $48,958 22.6
Diagnostic Related Technologists and Technicians 145 $32,292 36.4 100 $31,655 16.2
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 85 $30,227 15.5 50 $50,139 18.4
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practioners Support
Technicians 225 $22,681 12.8 75 $24,196 23.7
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 900 $24,338 3.4 485 $30,399 5.4
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 240 $20,142 4.2 75 $21,927 0.0
Opticians, Dispensing 35 $36,750 27.8 30 $37,500 33.3
Miscellaneous Health Technologists and Technicians 115 $39,531 42.7 85 $50,833 38.4
Other Healthcare Practioners and Technical
Occupations 50 $75,139 100.0 40 $76,389 100.0
HEALTHCARE SUPPORT OCCUPATIONS
Nursing, Psychiatric, and Home Health Aides 2,780 $18,294 5.4 1,305 $22,385 4.4
Occupational Therapist Assistants and Aides 0 . . 0 . .
Physical Therapist Assistants and Aides 15 $30,179 0.0 15 $30,179 0.0
Massage Therapists 160 $9,250 49.1 15 $22,500 0.0
Dental Assistants 165 $14,962 22.2 55 $32,768 45.3
Medical Assistants and Other Healthcare Support
Occupations 705 $21,388 15.6 360 $24,083 9.8
PROTECTIVE SERVICE OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Correctional
Officers 35 $43,125 36.4 20 $101,250 66.7
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and
Detectives 45 $25,750 23.3 25 $23,036 43.5
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Fire Fighting and
Prevention Workers 0 . . 0 . .
Supervisors, Protective Service Workers, All Other 95 $44,018 31.2 60 $43,839 32.2
Fire Fighters 55 $39,750 0.0 40 $40,556 0.0
Fire Inspectors 0 . . 0 . .
Baliffs, Correctional Officers and Jailers 135 $33,750 5.9 105 $33,523 7.8
Detectives and Criminal Investigators 70 $49,205 63.2 60 $48,864 69.4
Fish and Game Wardens 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.)
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA; FEMALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Parking Enforcement Workers 10 $25,250 0.0 0 . .
Police and Sheriff Patrol Officers 375 $38,409 16.2 310 $38,750 17.7
Transit and Railroad Police 0 . . 0 . .
Animal Control Workers 0 . . 0 . .
Private Detectives and Investigators 100 $43,125 52.5 80 $45,000 39.7
Security Guards and Gaming Surveillance Officers 1,720 $20,668 4.8 985 $24,079 4.6
Crossing Guards 200 $17,321 0.0 25 $36,964 0.0
Lifeguards and Other Protective Service Workers 25 $14,821 0.0 0 . .
FOOD PREPARATION AND SERVING RELATED OCCUPATIONS
Chefs and Head Cooks 150 $13,000 34.9 35 $21,394 40.5
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation
and Serving Workers 480 $19,213 7.1 275 $23,468 6.9
Cooks 2,065 $13,521 2.7 1,000 $16,888 1.1
Food Preparation Workers 715 $14,528 8.1 330 $20,000 14.5
Bartenders 255 $11,500 37.0 125 $26,719 18.3
Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers,
Including Fast Food 220 $14,913 0.0 45 $21,369 0.0
Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession and
Coffee Shop 115 $10,568 0.0 50 $16,429 0.0
Waiters and Waitresses 1,525 $11,537 18.0 495 $21,847 17.3
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant 355 $15,548 2.5 130 $19,464 0.0
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender
Helpers 325 $11,350 2.1 90 $21,458 7.6
Dishwashers 90 $16,667 0.0 50 $21,563 0.0
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee
Shop 230 $7,667 17.1 65 $16,563 53.0
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 315 $20,313 0.0 185 $23,523 0.0
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn
Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 0 . . 0 . .
Janitors and Building Cleaners 2,800 $10,326 2.2 900 $18,500 0.0
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 4,090 $13,526 4.3 1,820 $19,339 4.0
Pest Control Workers 0 . . 0 . .
Grounds Maintenance Workers 155 $15,337 9.6 35 $16,771 17.6
PERSONAL CARE AND SERVICE OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Gaming Workers 10 $43,750 0.0 10 $43,750 0.0
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service
Workers 70 $21,912 79.2 30 $43,500 78.1
Animal Trainers 0 . . 0 . .
Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 65 $9,444 0.0 4 $26,250 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.)
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA; FEMALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Gaming Workers 0 . . 0 . .
Motion Picture Projectionists 0 . . 0 . .
Ushers,Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers 40 $4,000 23.8 4 $18,750 0.0
Miscellaneous Entertainment Attendants and Related
Workers 35 $15,313 29.7 4 $46,250 100.0
Funeral Service Workers 0 . . 0 . .
Barbers 20 $25,250 0.0 0 . .
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 810 $16,061 4.2 430 $21,071 7.9
Miscellaneous Personal Appearance Workers 90 $19,432 12.4 45 $20,114 25.6
Baggage Porters, Bellhops, and Concierges 95 $30,282 43.2 60 $31,364 46.7
Tour and Travel Guides 115 $10,114 29.6 25 $27,857 0.0
Transportation Attendants 315 $18,939 22.0 95 $20,660 26.8
Child Care Workers 2,260 $12,012 10.5 1,055 $17,165 9.6
Personal and Home Care Aides 395 $11,651 5.3 140 $19,189 4.9
Recreation and Fitness Workers 370 $26,458 68.5 185 $33,333 79.9
Residential Advisors 305 $2,202 5.0 60 $21,442 14.8
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other 165 $13,750 47.3 35 $41,406 78.8
SALES AND RELATED OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales
Workers 1,210 $21,303 32.0 615 $31,205 32.4
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales
Workers 515 $40,929 74.0 415 $50,347 75.4
Cashiers 3,255 $12,077 7.9 1,280 $21,094 8.4
Counter and Rental Clerks 190 $7,500 25.3 60 $25,313 37.9
Parts Salespersons 0 . . 0 . .
Retail Salespersons 2,500 $10,511 27.7 855 $23,818 34.8
Advertising Sales Agents 215 $43,393 66.0 170 $45,233 67.9
Insurance Sales Agents 140 $30,787 16.5 40 $31,806 14.6
Securities, Commodities, and Finanancial Services
Sales Agents 245 $36,445 69.0 145 $44,297 81.1
Travel Agents 235 $30,450 26.9 155 $31,029 20.1
Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 410 $40,054 68.0 280 $49,167 62.1
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing 200 $40,938 60.5 95 $100,192 85.6
Models, Demonstrators, and Product Promoters 70 $7,750 23.9 4 $11,250 0.0
Real Estate Brokers and Sales Agents 535 $41,066 73.2 275 $60,577 67.9
Sales Engineers 0 . . 0 . .
Telemarketers 200 $5,250 26.6 35 $25,781 0.0
Door-To-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors
and Related Workers 90 $2,446 21.1 15 $25,179 0.0
Sales and Related Workers, All Other 655 $33,139 83.7 390 $37,821 88.2
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and
Administrative Support Workers 2,545 $35,169 34.5 1,820 $37,216 37.7
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 135 $25,417 0.0 80 $27,381 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.)
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA; FEMALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Telephone Operators 165 $25,357 6.0 100 $27,381 10.0
Communication Equipment Operators, All Other 95 $28,179 0.0 50 $29,821 0.0
Bill and Account Collectors 125 $25,054 20.0 80 $27,417 0.0
Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 245 $31,442 25.9 185 $36,923 24.5
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 1,670 $30,463 18.7 1,085 $32,259 14.0
Gaming Cage Workers 0 . . 0 . .
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 270 $31,725 10.0 205 $34,554 5.4
Procurement Clerks 60 $37,083 0.0 50 $38,542 0.0
Tellers 415 $18,545 9.6 245 $22,083 16.5
Brokerage Clerks 0 . . 0 . .
Correspondence Clerks 120 $35,781 43.2 90 $37,857 27.2
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks 90 $33,125 49.4 65 $35,000 42.4
Credit Authorizers, Checkers and Clerks 0 . . 0 . .
Customer Service Representatives 1,865 $26,292 22.9 1,185 $30,739 22.1
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs 95 $30,179 37.1 70 $33,421 27.1
File Clerks 740 $17,219 13.8 300 $25,993 12.4
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 110 $14,250 3.6 30 $21,500 12.5
Interviewers Except Eligibility and Loan 340 $16,742 25.7 160 $26,004 23.3
Library Assistants, Clerical 230 $23,723 48.0 115 $27,679 39.5
Loan Interviewers and Clerks 65 $25,536 24.6 35 $29,250 45.7
New Account Clerks 0 . . 0 . .
Order Clerks 160 $20,799 13.8 85 $32,083 16.7
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and
Timekeeping 375 $30,690 7.2 195 $33,319 2.6
Receptionists and Information Clerks 2,450 $18,464 20.3 1,150 $26,024 20.1
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and
Travel Clerks 365 $22,679 12.5 175 $30,147 9.1
Information and Record Clerks, All Other 125 $31,897 32.5 85 $33,274 37.6
Cargo and Freight Agents 0 . . 0 . .
Couriers and Messengers 65 $17,321 9.0 35 $22,614 18.2
Dispatchers 130 $32,596 0.0 85 $32,596 0.0
Meter Readers, Utilities 10 $3,750 0.0 0 . .
Postal Service Clerks 320 $36,755 1.9 245 $38,176 0.0
Postal Service Mail Carriers 145 $35,134 10.4 90 $35,925 16.5
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and
Processing Machine Operators 225 $37,522 3.1 170 $38,460 4.1
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 630 $26,838 59.5 365 $30,430 55.4
Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 90 $26,029 33.0 30 $27,279 29.0
Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 700 $14,940 3.0 270 $27,065 3.7
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers,
Recordkeeping 15 $77,778 0.0 0 . .
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 9,755 $28,990 24.0 6,350 $32,095 23.0
Computer Operators 260 $32,727 23.1 175 $34,716 17.5
Data Entry Keyers 1,195 $22,101 25.8 530 $28,214 19.2
Word Processors and Typists 620 $22,135 17.7 355 $26,967 12.9
Desktop Publishers 20 $45,125 100.0 20 $45,125 100.0
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 185 $26,719 8.6 105 $28,859 3.8
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.)
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA; 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 340 $18,906 3.8 165 $21,479 0.0
Office Clerks, General 3,320 $22,687 20.4 1,500 $27,133 18.5
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer 90 $25,313 0.0 45 $28,750 0.0
Proofreaders and Copy Markers 50 $29,250 72.0 50 $29,250 72.0
Statistical Assistants 205 $30,156 39.1 125 $35,221 55.3
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other 1,115 $28,675 55.7 670 $33,125 56.7
FARMING, FISHING, AND FORESTRY OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Farming, Fishing
and Forestry Workers 20 $101,429 70.0 15 $102,500 100.0
Agricultural Inspectors 10 $28,750 100.0 10 $28,750 100.0
Animal Breeders 15 $1,250 100.0 4 $1,250 100.0
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products 0 . . 0 . .
Miscellaneous Agricultural Workers 45 $10,795 65.1 25 $9,896 100.0
Fishers and Related Fishing Workers 0 . . 0 . .
Hunters and Trappers 0 . . 0 . .
Forest and Conservation Workers 20 $30,125 47.4 10 $31,250 0.0
Logging Workers 0 . . 0 . .
CONSTRUCTION AND EXTRACTION WORKERS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction
Trades and Extraction Workers 65 $28,929 45.3 65 $28,929 45.3
Boilermakers 0 . . 0 . .
Brickmasons, Blockmasons, and Stonemasons 10 $33,750 0.0 0 . .
Carpenters 35 $12,750 12.1 15 $9,091 0.0
Carpet, Floor and Tile Installers and Finishers 20 $75,341 0.0 10 $76,250 0.0
Cement Masons, Concrete Finishers, and Terrazzo
Workers 0 . . 0 . .
Contruction Laborers 70 $12,222 8.3 45 $15,647 14.0
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators 0 . . 0 . .
Pile-Driver Operators 0 . . 0 . .
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment
Operators 0 . . 0 . .
Drywall Installers, Ceiling Tile Installers, and
Tapers 0 . . 0 . .
Electricians 70 $30,951 0.0 40 $30,690 0.0
Glaziers 0 . . 0 . .
Insulation Workers 0 . . 0 . .
Painters, Construction and Maintenance 135 $15,972 20.3 75 $17,361 7.8
Paperhangers 10 $21,250 100.0 10 $21,250 100.0
Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 20 $23,750 0.0 4 $26,250 0.0
Plasterers and Stucco Masons 0 . . 0 . .
Reinforcing Iron Workers 0 . . 0 . .
Roofers 0 . . 0 . .
Sheet Metal Workers 0 . . 0 . .
Structural Iron and Steel Workers 0 . . 0 . .
Helpers, Construction Trades 25 $13,750 0.0 25 $13,750 0.0
Construction and Building Inspectors 0 . . 0 . .
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.)
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA; FEMALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Fence Erectors 0 . . 0 . .
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers 15 $10,682 0.0 0 . .
Highway Maintenance Workers 70 $21,013 0.0 50 $21,250 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 10 $11,250 0.0 0 . .
Derrick, Rotary Drill, and Service Unit Operators,
Oil, Gas, and Mining 0 . . 0 . .
Earth Drillers Except Oil and Gas 0 . . 0 . .
Explosives Workers, Ordnance handling Experts, and
Blasters 0 . . 0 . .
Mining Machine Operators 0 . . 0 . .
Roof Bolters, Mining 0 . . 0 . .
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas 0 . . 0 . .
Helpers - Extraction Workers 0 . . 0 . .
Other Extraction Workers 0 . . 0 . .
INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics,
Installers and Repairers 75 $41,176 10.5 70 $41,765 0.0
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine
Repairers 100 $36,429 33.0 95 $37,708 28.0
Radio and Telecommunications Equipment Installers
and Repairers 105 $42,734 42.9 95 $43,438 46.9
Avionics Technicians 0 . . 0 . .
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers 0 . . 0 . .
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Transportation
Equipment 0 . . 0 . .
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Industrial and
Utility 0 . . 0 . .
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor
Vehicles 0 . . 0 . .
Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers
and Repairers 0 . . 0 . .
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers 0 . . 0 . .
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 0 . . 0 . .
Automotive Body and Related Repairers 0 . . 0 . .
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers 0 . . 0 . .
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 10 $16,250 0.0 0 . .
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine
Specialists 4 $48,750 100.0 4 $48,750 100.0
Heavy Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Service
Technicians and Mechanics 10 $33,750 0.0 10 $33,750 0.0
Small Engine Mechanics 0 . . 0 . .
Miscellaneous Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Mechanics,
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.)
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA; 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 0 . . 0 . .
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration
Mechanics and Installers 0 . . 0 . .
Home Appliance Repairers 15 $33,750 0.0 15 $33,750 0.0
Industrial and Refractory Machinery Mechanics 10 $35,625 0.0 10 $35,625 0.0
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 0 . . 0 . .
Maintenance Workers, Machinery 0 . . 0 . .
Millwrights 0 . . 0 . .
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 10 $1,250 0.0 0 . .
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers 10 $30,417 0.0 10 $30,417 0.0
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers 0 . . 0 . .
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and
Repairers 0 . . 0 . .
Commercial Divers 0 . . 0 . .
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers 40 $41,188 0.0 25 $41,705 0.0
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers 0 . . 0 . .
Riggers 0 . . 0 . .
Signal and Track Switch Repairers 0 . . 0 . .
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 0 . . 0 . .
Other Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 15 $60,156 0.0 15 $60,156 0.0
PRODUCTION OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and
Operating Workers 305 $26,515 17.6 220 $29,167 24.5
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems
Assemblers 0 . . 0 . .
Electrical, Electronics, and Electromechanical
Assemblers 10 $18,750 0.0 10 $18,750 0.0
Engine and Other Machines Assemblers 0 . . 0 . .
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters 0 . . 0 . .
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators 50 $16,458 30.6 15 $29,844 53.3
Bakers 55 $17,500 28.6 30 $22,188 57.1
Butchers and Other Meat, Poultry, and Fish Processing
Workers 15 $7,031 0.0 0 . .
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine
Operators and Tenders 0 . . 0 . .
Food Batchmakers 25 $4,821 26.9 4 $41,250 100.0
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders 0 . . 0 . .
Computer Control Programmers and Operators 0 . . 0 . .
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators,
and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 0 . . 0 . .
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders,
Metal and Plastic 0 . . 0 . .
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders,
Metal and Plastic 0 . . 0 . .
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters,
Operators and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 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.)
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA; 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 0 . . 0 . .
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine
Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal
and Plastic 0 . . 0 . .
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators,
and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 0 . . 0 . .
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and
Tenders, Metal and Plastic 0 . . 0 . .
Machinists 0 . . 0 . .
Metal Furnace and Kiln Operators and Tenders 0 . . 0 . .
Model Makers and Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic 0 . . 0 . .
Molders and Molding Machine Setters, Operators, and
Tenders, Metal and Plastic 0 . . 0 . .
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders,
Metal and Plastic 0 . . 0 . .
Tool and Die Makers 0 . . 0 . .
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Workers 0 . . 0 . .
Heat Treating Equipment Equipment Setters, Operators,
and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 0 . . 0 . .
Lay-Out Workers, Metal and Plastic 0 . . 0 . .
Plating and Coating Machine Setters, operators, and
Tenders, Metal and Plastic 0 . . 0 . .
Tool Grinders, Filers and Sharpeners 0 . . 0 . .
Metalworkers and Plastic Workers, All Others 15 $31,250 100.0 15 $31,250 100.0
Bookbinders and Bindery Workers 80 $15,577 0.0 20 $36,250 0.0
Job Printers 40 $39,000 16.7 20 $39,500 0.0
Prepress Technicians and Workers 170 $17,014 25.6 95 $26,563 14.6
Printing Machine Operators 55 $31,979 0.0 45 $33,125 0.0
Laundry and Dry Cleaning Workers 390 $12,306 0.0 185 $13,292 0.0
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials 110 $16,756 0.0 50 $22,167 0.0
Sewing Machine Operators 40 $18,000 7.1 10 $45,208 0.0
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers 0 . . 0 . .
Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders 0 . . 0 . .
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Sewers 100 $11,581 9.1 25 $12,109 33.3
Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and
Tenders 0 . . 0 . .
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and
Tenders 0 . . 0 . .
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters,
Operators, and Tenders 4 $13,750 0.0 0 . .
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine
Setters, Operators, and Tenders 0 . . 0 . .
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and
Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers 0 . . 0 . .
Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers 10 $1,250 0.0 0 . .
Upholsterers 0 . . 0 . .
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other 15 $17,679 0.0 4 $18,750 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.)
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA; FEMALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 0 . . 0 . .
Furniture Finishers 0 . . 0 . .
Model Makers and Patternmakers, Wood 0 . . 0 . .
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood 20 $15,859 0.0 15 $16,250 0.0
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders,
Except Sawing 0 . . 0 . .
Woodworkers, All Other 0 . . 0 . .
Power Plant Operators, Distributors, and Dispatchers 0 . . 0 . .
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators 30 $26,667 0.0 15 $25,556 0.0
Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System
Workers 0 . . 0 . .
Miscellaneous Plant and System Operators 0 . . 0 . .
Chemical Processing Machine Setters, Operators,
and Tenders 0 . . 0 . .
Crushing, Grinding, Polishing, Mixing, and Blending
Workers 20 $26,250 0.0 20 $26,250 0.0
Cutting Workers 0 . . 0 . .
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine
Setters, Operators, and Tenders 0 . . 0 . .
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and
Tenders 15 $16,250 0.0 0 . .
Inspectors, Testers, Sorter, Samplers, and Weighers 305 $24,554 18.5 165 $36,118 8.4
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers 0 . . 0 . .
Medical, Dental and Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians 65 $27,321 22.7 45 $35,278 32.6
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 0 . . 0 . .
Painting Workers 0 . . 0 . .
Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine
Workers 110 $21,833 30.9 60 $31,429 17.7
Semiconductor Processors 0 . . 0 . .
Cementing and Gluing Machine Operators and Tenders 0 . . 0 . .
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment
Operators and Tenders 0 . . 0 . .
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders 0 . . 0 . .
Etchers and Engravers 15 $16,250 0.0 15 $16,250 0.0
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, except Metal and
Plastic 0 . . 0 . .
Paper Goods Machines Setters, Operators, and Tenders 0 . . 0 . .
Tire Builders 0 . . 0 . .
Helpers-Production Workers 20 $11,250 0.0 4 $11,250 0.0
Production Workers, All Other 110 $15,547 10.1 30 $41,786 17.9
TRANSPORTATION AND MATERIAL MOVING OCCUPATIONS
Supervisors, Transportation and Material Moving
Workers 90 $29,643 7.6 50 $41,786 14.0
Aircraft Pilots and Flight Engineers 4 $36,250 100.0 4 $36,250 100.0
Air Traffic Controllers and Airfield Operations
Specialists 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.)
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA; FEMALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency
Medical Technicians 0 . . 0 . .
Bus Drivers 290 $22,727 4.8 180 $25,536 7.9
Driver/Sales Workers and Truck Drivers 245 $17,981 0.0 95 $22,176 0.0
Taxi Drivers and Chauffers 80 $14,792 8.6 40 $21,750 18.4
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other 0 . . 0 . .
Locomotive Engineers and Operators 25 $41,339 30.4 25 $41,339 30.4
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators 0 . . 0 . .
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters 0 . . 0 . .
Subway, Streetcar, and Other Rail Transportation
Workers 0 . . 0 . .
Sailors and Marine Oilers 0 . . 0 . .
Ship and Boat Captains and Operators 0 . . 0 . .
Ship Engineers 0 . . 0 . .
Bridge and Lock Tenders 0 . . 0 . .
Parking Lot Attendants 30 $2,895 0.0 0 . .
Service Station Attendants 0 . . 0 . .
Transportation Inspectors 15 $24,625 41.2 15 $24,625 41.2
Other Transportation Workers 0 . . 0 . .
Conveyor Operators and Tenders 0 . . 0 . .
Crane and Tower Operators 0 . . 0 . .
Dredge, Excavating, and Loading Machine Operators 0 . . 0 . .
Hoist and Winch Operators 0 . . 0 . .
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 0 . . 0 . .
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 185 $13,656 0.0 125 $15,792 0.0
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Materials Movers,
Hand 355 $14,947 10.5 185 $16,507 19.8
Machine Feeders and Offbearers 30 $251,563 0.0 25 $257,813 0.0
Packers and Packagers, Hand 150 $9,000 10.8 40 $16,625 0.0
Pumping Station Operators 0 . . 0 . .
Refuse and Recyclable Materials Collectors 30 $6,172 0.0 20 $6,094 0.0
Shuttle Car Operators 0 . . 0 . .
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders 0 . . 0 . .
Material Moving Workers, All Other 4 $11,250 0.0 4 $11,250 0.0