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.)
IOWA; FEMALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
21 to 74 years 708,410 $18,776 24.5 413,600 $24,692 26.6
MANAGEMENT OCCUPATIONS
Chief executives 1,710 $47,890 38.5 1,360 $50,807 41.3
General and Operations Managers 2,030 $33,859 36.1 1,760 $36,983 36.2
Legislators 25 $6,250 74.1 4 $29,000 83.3
Advertising and Promotions Managers 505 $31,438 52.5 400 $33,889 53.0
Marketing and Sales Managers 3,640 $28,886 45.2 2,680 $32,740 44.6
Public Relations Managers 300 $32,708 66.4 225 $34,583 64.7
Administrative Services Managers 220 $35,391 40.3 190 $38,125 43.9
Computer and Information Systems Managers 795 $40,755 46.7 660 $43,625 47.3
Financial Managers 4,670 $31,690 35.8 3,990 $34,695 38.0
Human Resources Managers 2,195 $33,596 37.9 1,820 $36,180 39.7
Industrial Production Managers 555 $40,368 38.5 470 $42,426 38.7
Purchasing Managers 650 $33,062 40.2 570 $33,848 40.0
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 415 $31,813 23.0 360 $35,058 20.0
Farm, Ranch, and Other Agricultural Managers 1,040 $18,848 15.4 600 $23,385 16.2
Farmers and Ranchers 2,815 $7,186 15.5 1,440 $10,698 13.2
Construction Managers 355 $22,196 16.9 220 $30,938 21.7
Education Administrators 4,155 $31,421 67.6 2,630 $35,226 70.3
Engineering Managers 65 $58,472 84.6 65 $58,472 84.6
Food Service Managers 3,585 $18,514 12.9 2,305 $22,386 12.6
Funeral Directors 80 $39,231 53.8 55 $41,058 64.2
Gaming Managers 135 $31,534 2.3 95 $41,607 0.0
Lodging Managers 590 $17,117 15.9 385 $20,400 13.7
Medical and Health Services Managers 2,895 $35,234 41.7 2,515 $36,618 41.2
Natural Sciences Managers 30 $51,875 96.4 20 $54,375 95.2
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents 895 $37,707 16.9 580 $41,250 22.0
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association
Managers 1,590 $22,223 22.2 1,060 $26,026 23.8
Social and Community Service Managers 1,920 $23,631 54.6 1,220 $30,560 64.1
Managers, All Other 6,590 $29,644 32.6 5,045 $33,021 33.5
BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL OPERATIONS OCCUPATIONS
Agents and Business Managers of Artists,Performers,
and Athletes 70 $11,250 40.3 35 $20,625 0.0
Purchasing Agents and Buyers, Farm Products 40 $21,389 26.3 30 $23,750 35.7
Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 1,250 $21,026 27.3 695 $28,173 29.1
Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and
Farm Products 1,595 $29,296 28.3 1,345 $30,513 25.7
Claims Adusters, Appraisers, Examiners, and
Investigators 2,305 $26,234 21.8 1,855 $27,717 21.3
Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction,
Health and Safety, and Transportation 495 $31,574 36.4 430 $32,338 41.5
Cost Estimators 135 $30,179 22.8 125 $30,625 24.6
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.)
IOWA; 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 6,400 $28,383 41.9 4,895 $31,034 43.0
Logisticians 170 $35,556 29.4 150 $40,536 30.0
Management Analysts 1,690 $34,717 54.1 1,185 $36,335 52.7
Meeting and Convention Planners 310 $26,250 34.6 245 $28,047 34.2
Other Business Operations Specialists 1,395 $25,915 27.3 995 $27,686 25.1
Accountants and Auditors 10,825 $27,171 51.4 8,060 $30,234 53.2
Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate 320 $30,455 25.5 250 $31,756 23.3
Budget Analysts 195 $35,625 36.0 195 $35,795 36.6
Credit Analysts 255 $24,306 41.3 215 $25,000 48.1
Financial Analysts 195 $29,954 53.8 175 $31,389 54.5
Personal Financial Advisors 1,105 $28,974 38.7 865 $31,926 41.3
Insurance Underwriters 1,240 $29,951 26.1 1,020 $31,043 24.4
Financial Examiners 90 $30,809 60.0 90 $30,809 60.0
Loan Counselors and Officers 2,090 $28,138 30.8 1,750 $29,601 30.6
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 165 $30,000 27.1 115 $35,000 25.4
Tax Preparers 810 $9,540 21.8 180 $20,789 18.3
Financial Specialists, All Other 220 $30,964 28.8 165 $32,036 28.2
COMPUTER AND MATHEMATICAL OCCUPATIONS
Computer Scientists and System Analyts 2,125 $42,054 49.3 1,790 $46,568 49.7
Computer Programmers 2,110 $37,893 54.5 1,605 $41,827 55.4
Computer Software Engineers 1,490 $43,140 55.2 1,175 $46,611 52.0
Computer Support Specialists 1,480 $30,404 34.8 1,135 $32,353 35.4
Database Administrators 195 $33,750 24.1 175 $34,395 23.1
Network and Computer Systems Administrators 410 $35,840 35.7 330 $36,600 33.3
Network Systems and Data Communication Analysts 730 $26,885 45.0 465 $32,165 44.1
Actuaries 305 $47,500 82.9 230 $47,625 81.7
Mathematicians 4 $36,250 100.0 4 $36,250 100.0
Operations Research Analysts 230 $34,135 43.7 195 $39,091 46.9
Statisticians 70 $35,735 33.8 45 $37,353 15.2
Miscellaneous Mathematical Science Occupations 15 $41,042 100.0 10 $41,250 100.0
ARCHITECTURE, ENGINEERING OCCUPATIONS
Architects, Except Naval 190 $14,265 86.2 70 $30,833 91.7
Surveyors, Cartographers, and Photogrammetrists 35 $31,250 82.4 30 $32,679 79.3
Aerospace Engineers 50 $31,750 83.7 30 $48,125 82.1
Agricultural Engineers 35 $61,250 100.0 10 $65,357 100.0
Biomedical Engineers 0 . . 0 . .
Chemical Engineers 95 $36,250 93.5 50 $53,333 100.0
Civil Engineers 205 $38,457 81.6 150 $39,960 85.9
Computer Hardware Engineers 50 $28,000 14.0 35 $28,250 0.0
Electrical and Electronic Engineers 120 $46,151 51.2 105 $45,833 49.0
Environmental Engineers 75 $40,167 79.7 40 $46,250 89.5
Industrial Engineers, Including Health and Safety 370 $38,625 40.2 320 $41,133 40.4
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.)
IOWA; FEMALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Materials Engineers 30 $51,389 35.7 30 $51,389 35.7
Mechanical Engineers 125 $44,766 80.0 95 $45,347 74.2
Mining and Geological Engineers,Including Mining
Safety Engineers 0 . . 0 . .
Nuclear Engineers 0 . . 0 . .
Petroleum Engineers 0 . . 0 . .
Engineers, All Others 155 $44,643 66.7 125 $46,066 73.6
Drafters 445 $24,810 12.2 290 $30,405 6.5
Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters 800 $27,531 16.2 575 $30,493 13.4
Surveying and Mapping Technicians 120 $12,083 15.1 55 $17,105 30.4
LIFE, PHYSICAL, AND SOCIAL SCIENCE OCCUPATIONS
Agricultural and Food Scientists 175 $20,855 87.4 80 $34,886 100.0
Biological Scientists 365 $32,402 83.3 265 $36,652 84.0
Conservation Scientists and Foresters 50 $22,500 54.0 40 $26,389 55.0
Medical Scientists 110 $33,000 100.0 85 $34,375 100.0
Astronomers and Physicists 40 $42,813 73.2 25 $43,125 57.7
Atmospheric and Space Scientists 4 $36,250 100.0 4 $36,250 100.0
Chemists and Materials Scientists 250 $29,375 93.2 155 $35,278 89.1
Environmental Scientists and Geoscientists 125 $25,000 84.7 95 $31,563 92.5
Physical Scientists, All Other 490 $29,432 88.6 310 $38,300 95.5
Economists 35 $30,781 100.0 25 $40,750 100.0
Market/Survey Researchers 375 $30,588 52.9 235 $35,382 56.1
Psychologists 645 $34,348 96.6 290 $37,350 97.2
Sociologists 40 $34,167 100.0 25 $35,547 100.0
Urban and Regional Planners 30 $41,250 100.0 30 $41,250 100.0
Miscellaneous Social Scientists and Related Workers 150 $10,446 75.8 45 $30,833 63.6
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians 490 $20,833 15.9 310 $25,955 14.1
Biological Technicians 275 $27,039 29.6 165 $35,313 13.9
Chemical Technicians 270 $24,000 26.5 215 $27,888 29.1
Geological and Petroleum Technicians 10 $38,000 0.0 4 $26,250 0.0
Nuclear Technicians 0 . . 0 . .
Other Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians 1,120 $18,361 37.3 530 $28,235 40.6
COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL SERVICES OCCUPATIONS
Counselors 4,660 $24,567 71.1 2,435 $26,711 71.6
Social Workers 5,690 $25,945 72.5 4,025 $28,934 71.8
Misc. Community and Social Service Specialists 2,020 $20,053 43.5 1,225 $25,716 48.4
Clergy 995 $24,538 86.3 590 $30,756 87.1
Directors, Religious Activities and Education 410 $19,698 63.3 200 $25,560 80.4
Religious Workers, All Other 430 $15,049 51.6 190 $25,125 58.6
LEGAL OCCUPATIONS
Lawyers 1,245 $49,831 100.0 1,015 $51,190 100.0
Judges, Magistrates, and Other Judicial Workers 170 $40,735 66.5 105 $42,614 65.0
Paralegals and Legal Assistants 1,515 $25,764 24.8 1,170 $27,995 22.1
Miscellaneous Legal Support Workers 1,450 $22,449 22.1 1,050 $26,778 15.0
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.)
IOWA; 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 8,315 $24,042 89.4 4,380 $38,197 90.7
Preschool and Kindergarten Teachers 4,160 $12,790 49.2 2,410 $16,819 52.3
Elementary and Middle School Teachers 29,440 $28,571 95.5 21,785 $31,634 97.2
Secondary School Teachers 5,080 $29,845 96.5 4,020 $31,897 98.0
Special Education Teachers 2,310 $25,800 78.3 1,660 $29,429 86.2
Other Teachers and Instructors 3,440 $9,800 46.9 945 $20,778 48.5
Archivists, Curators, and Museum Technicians 240 $16,543 78.3 105 $27,500 95.3
Librarians 1,985 $21,987 71.6 765 $31,443 84.0
Library Technicians 415 $8,588 10.7 65 $21,111 13.6
Teacher Assistants 8,180 $9,115 16.4 1,270 $12,944 11.8
Other Education, Training, and Library Workers 810 $36,610 85.7 365 $39,417 85.2
ARTS, DESIGN, ENTERTAINMENT, SPORTS, AND MEDIA
OCCUPATIONS
Artists and Related Workers 860 $9,541 37.5 365 $21,679 45.2
Designers 4,995 $16,103 32.0 2,650 $22,470 32.6
Actors 10 $4,792 100.0 0 . .
Producers and Directors 255 $27,708 66.3 180 $31,583 64.4
Athletes, Coaches, Umpires and Related Workers 405 $7,315 36.9 130 $26,944 39.2
Dancers and Choreographers 160 $21,250 4.4 40 $30,000 17.5
Musicians, Singers and Related Workers 665 $4,504 63.7 60 $16,136 53.3
Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related
Workers, All Other 95 $8,542 28.4 25 $50,500 46.2
Announcers 120 $14,297 40.3 60 $30,179 42.6
News Analysts, Reporters, and Correspondents 570 $17,299 72.2 290 $26,667 90.3
Public Relations Specialists 815 $25,855 56.4 475 $34,500 56.8
Editors 950 $21,620 64.0 595 $29,191 61.9
Technical Writers 400 $32,455 62.1 335 $33,935 64.4
Writers and Authors 805 $18,884 69.0 350 $28,438 66.2
Miscellaneous Media and Communication Workers 460 $15,631 28.6 125 $24,179 35.0
Broadcast and Sound Engineering Technicians and
Radio Operators 105 $20,000 50.9 80 $29,375 63.0
Photographers 525 $9,980 21.4 240 $20,183 26.9
Television, Video and Motion Picture Camera
Operators and Editors 55 $8,125 5.6 15 $14,688 0.0
Media and Communication Equipment Workers,
All Other 0 . . 0 . .
HEALTHCARE PRACTIONERS AND TECHNICAL OCCUPATIONS
Chiropractors 190 $21,447 81.1 100 $26,818 79.0
Dentists 210 $61,944 100.0 90 $102,381 100.0
Dieticians and Nutritionists 910 $26,250 69.0 530 $30,664 63.3
Optometrists 45 $60,089 100.0 30 $61,607 100.0
Pharmacists 1,230 $47,844 90.8 650 $59,133 97.4
Physicians and Surgeons 1,360 $70,966 99.8 825 $93,690 99.6
Physician Assistants 360 $32,500 60.8 215 $37,614 49.3
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.)
IOWA; FEMALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Podiatrists 20 $22,500 100.0 15 $44,583 100.0
Registered Nurses 29,400 $31,027 42.0 17,455 $36,108 41.0
Audiologists 185 $35,625 96.7 120 $37,045 100.0
Occupational Therapists 515 $31,795 84.3 230 $40,399 86.6
Physical Therapists 870 $35,909 82.6 460 $41,786 78.6
Radiation Therapists 75 $30,795 45.2 45 $36,094 44.4
Recreational Therapists 120 $26,339 83.3 90 $27,679 89.0
Respiratory Therapists 535 $30,354 21.2 360 $31,772 15.8
Speech-Language Pathologists 710 $32,930 96.3 160 $38,421 98.8
Therapists, All Others 480 $25,429 81.3 230 $30,625 89.1
Veterinarians 315 $38,711 97.4 200 $41,719 96.0
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practioners,
All Other 4 $8,750 0.0 0 . .
Clinical Lab Technologists and Technicians 2,830 $26,697 45.7 1,875 $30,489 47.1
Dental Hygienists 1,185 $32,362 41.4 455 $39,606 38.2
Diagnostic Related Technologists and Technicians 1,995 $28,457 22.2 1,350 $31,042 21.6
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 445 $20,655 7.2 255 $26,875 8.6
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practioners Support
Technicians 2,945 $16,519 12.5 1,645 $20,903 9.5
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 6,145 $21,988 6.8 3,525 $26,001 5.6
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 1,055 $16,457 10.5 670 $19,044 8.8
Opticians, Dispensing 495 $19,191 7.3 345 $21,959 8.1
Miscellaneous Health Technologists and Technicians 665 $18,389 21.4 385 $25,638 18.9
Other Healthcare Practioners and Technical
Occupations 255 $22,067 45.1 160 $31,434 54.0
HEALTHCARE SUPPORT OCCUPATIONS
Nursing, Psychiatric, and Home Health Aides 20,925 $15,087 4.6 10,930 $18,366 3.5
Occupational Therapist Assistants and Aides 100 $14,583 2.0 50 $25,000 4.2
Physical Therapist Assistants and Aides 635 $17,750 24.6 315 $22,083 24.6
Massage Therapists 505 $11,091 26.2 140 $19,722 19.3
Dental Assistants 2,560 $16,965 7.9 1,305 $20,448 5.8
Medical Assistants and Other Healthcare Support
Occupations 6,260 $16,371 11.7 3,465 $20,425 10.3
PROTECTIVE SERVICE OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Correctional
Officers 165 $33,750 49.1 145 $34,167 50.0
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and
Detectives 45 $36,442 31.1 45 $36,442 31.1
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Fire Fighting and
Prevention Workers 10 $23,750 100.0 10 $23,750 100.0
Supervisors, Protective Service Workers, All Other 130 $28,750 27.9 100 $33,438 31.7
Fire Fighters 60 $32,381 22.4 50 $36,250 15.7
Fire Inspectors 25 $33,977 0.0 25 $33,977 0.0
Baliffs, Correctional Officers and Jailers 880 $26,794 18.5 715 $27,399 20.0
Detectives and Criminal Investigators 110 $38,594 65.5 105 $38,828 63.5
Fish and Game Wardens 4 $13,750 100.0 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.)
IOWA; FEMALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Parking Enforcement Workers 35 $25,673 0.0 35 $25,673 0.0
Police and Sheriff Patrol Officers 365 $35,869 50.7 285 $36,535 49.6
Transit and Railroad Police 0 . . 0 . .
Animal Control Workers 90 $19,803 8.8 65 $25,536 12.7
Private Detectives and Investigators 205 $29,375 36.5 150 $34,375 30.3
Security Guards and Gaming Surveillance Officers 1,035 $15,716 7.6 550 $22,209 10.0
Crossing Guards 175 $8,750 5.1 10 $25,000 0.0
Lifeguards and Other Protective Service Workers 235 $5,458 9.8 35 $25,893 9.1
FOOD PREPARATION AND SERVING RELATED OCCUPATIONS
Chefs and Head Cooks 470 $11,742 2.3 200 $15,000 2.0
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation
and Serving Workers 3,800 $14,878 8.8 2,135 $18,653 7.4
Cooks 12,725 $10,434 3.2 4,320 $14,988 3.0
Food Preparation Workers 3,485 $8,356 5.5 920 $13,960 5.9
Bartenders 2,570 $10,067 6.4 930 $14,300 3.7
Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers,
Including Fast Food 2,050 $9,666 3.9 675 $14,901 1.6
Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession and
Coffee Shop 825 $7,536 1.0 210 $13,138 0.0
Waiters and Waitresses 10,620 $8,416 6.3 2,885 $14,748 5.5
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant 1,670 $9,514 5.1 515 $17,215 1.4
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender
Helpers 830 $5,103 7.7 140 $16,823 12.9
Dishwashers 960 $5,648 1.5 195 $13,940 0.0
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee
Shop 730 $7,831 9.9 175 $15,536 3.4
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers,
All Other 15 $3,750 0.0 0 . .
BUILDING AND GROUNDS CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and
Janitorial Workers 1,005 $16,174 0.3 655 $18,762 0.5
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn
Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 65 $21,042 50.0 35 $16,477 32.4
Janitors and Building Cleaners 7,550 $9,875 3.0 2,760 $18,958 1.8
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 9,825 $9,644 1.9 3,235 $15,053 1.3
Pest Control Workers 35 $30,066 13.5 30 $30,461 16.1
Grounds Maintenance Workers 550 $8,897 19.6 120 $20,294 30.8
PERSONAL CARE AND SERVICE OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Gaming Workers 455 $22,750 10.7 305 $24,393 4.6
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service
Workers 775 $18,991 9.7 510 $23,388 5.9
Animal Trainers 90 $6,953 29.2 50 $9,107 32.7
Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 785 $10,810 14.3 355 $19,542 15.4
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.)
IOWA; FEMALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Gaming Workers 700 $20,020 7.1 500 $21,524 7.6
Motion Picture Projectionists 0 . . 0 . .
Ushers,Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers 145 $10,813 47.6 70 $23,125 70.8
Miscellaneous Entertainment Attendants and Related
Workers 455 $6,613 15.1 115 $16,750 17.7
Funeral Service Workers 100 $12,679 20.8 30 $24,375 35.5
Barbers 315 $12,656 8.6 155 $17,583 5.2
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 7,860 $12,653 8.9 4,020 $17,336 7.9
Miscellaneous Personal Appearance Workers 275 $9,280 1.8 125 $16,827 3.9
Baggage Porters, Bellhops, and Concierges 45 $11,932 0.0 20 $14,167 0.0
Tour and Travel Guides 130 $4,100 53.8 20 $30,625 36.4
Transportation Attendants 265 $17,833 29.9 95 $21,250 14.9
Child Care Workers 19,985 $8,692 10.0 9,470 $12,657 9.7
Personal and Home Care Aides 2,735 $11,864 10.4 1,240 $16,268 9.1
Recreation and Fitness Workers 2,445 $13,130 28.6 1,125 $20,628 27.2
Residential Advisors 870 $11,810 21.2 370 $18,517 24.8
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other 170 $6,979 1.2 35 $25,417 5.6
SALES AND RELATED OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales
Workers 13,925 $19,907 15.5 10,250 $21,790 15.0
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales
Workers 3,415 $26,235 22.7 2,615 $29,006 23.4
Cashiers 15,975 $10,174 5.1 5,650 $16,021 4.5
Counter and Rental Clerks 735 $8,223 2.7 260 $18,016 0.0
Parts Salespersons 215 $20,483 1.9 155 $21,637 2.6
Retail Salespersons 16,940 $10,678 13.2 6,415 $18,285 13.5
Advertising Sales Agents 1,290 $22,801 32.8 920 $26,285 33.2
Insurance Sales Agents 3,120 $23,355 19.4 2,315 $24,747 16.8
Securities, Commodities, and Finanancial Services
Sales Agents 660 $30,205 32.5 550 $31,712 29.3
Travel Agents 995 $21,333 14.2 610 $24,464 10.3
Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 2,010 $23,983 25.9 1,290 $31,699 29.8
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing 3,375 $25,305 30.6 2,360 $28,865 31.0
Models, Demonstrators, and Product Promoters 505 $4,022 15.3 80 $19,808 15.4
Real Estate Brokers and Sales Agents 2,285 $23,763 21.0 1,290 $33,125 19.8
Sales Engineers 10 $46,111 90.0 4 $33,750 0.0
Telemarketers 3,360 $11,724 3.7 1,295 $17,265 4.1
Door-To-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors
and Related Workers 1,405 $6,409 15.4 290 $20,600 17.4
Sales and Related Workers, All Other 1,100 $19,267 33.2 530 $30,523 48.9
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and
Administrative Support Workers 10,715 $25,559 19.5 8,495 $27,223 19.0
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 585 $15,325 7.0 255 $20,029 5.5
TABLE 2. EARNINGS BY DETAILED OCCUPATION: 1999
(Data for Civilian Noninstitutional Workers From the 2000 Census. Workers who worked 50 weeks
or more and 35 or more hours per week in 1999 were classified as year-round full-time workers.)
IOWA; FEMALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Telephone Operators 695 $20,140 3.0 470 $22,401 4.5
Communication Equipment Operators, All Other 35 $20,417 0.0 30 $20,694 0.0
Bill and Account Collectors 1,305 $20,431 9.2 925 $23,561 10.6
Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 3,940 $20,754 11.8 2,885 $22,567 10.7
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 20,855 $18,231 10.3 12,585 $21,927 8.7
Gaming Cage Workers 145 $20,318 0.0 90 $21,321 0.0
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 1,815 $22,758 11.1 1,405 $25,266 8.9
Procurement Clerks 175 $23,214 5.1 110 $25,119 3.6
Tellers 5,120 $15,791 7.8 3,045 $18,209 6.3
Brokerage Clerks 50 $25,852 0.0 40 $26,420 0.0
Correspondence Clerks 55 $25,781 36.4 40 $27,857 35.7
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks 800 $24,489 5.9 680 $25,525 6.8
Credit Authorizers, Checkers and Clerks 505 $21,136 15.1 360 $22,134 13.6
Customer Service Representatives 15,770 $20,305 14.4 10,395 $23,008 15.4
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs 360 $31,116 29.2 300 $32,188 24.8
File Clerks 2,710 $16,169 11.3 1,465 $20,613 11.9
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 875 $11,580 5.3 345 $16,818 6.1
Interviewers Except Eligibility and Loan 1,540 $11,684 14.6 555 $20,054 15.8
Library Assistants, Clerical 1,815 $9,273 35.0 430 $21,639 44.1
Loan Interviewers and Clerks 800 $22,037 19.5 625 $24,396 16.7
New Account Clerks 155 $19,215 26.8 115 $19,391 22.1
Order Clerks 1,655 $17,103 10.6 1,000 $20,858 9.1
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and
Timekeeping 355 $25,699 16.6 245 $28,250 13.4
Receptionists and Information Clerks 10,865 $15,055 10.8 5,475 $19,474 8.0
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and
Travel Clerks 460 $20,421 15.9 285 $21,995 11.6
Information and Record Clerks, All Other 890 $18,433 15.5 500 $23,285 21.2
Cargo and Freight Agents 50 $27,000 0.0 45 $27,625 0.0
Couriers and Messengers 400 $10,526 10.1 125 $18,920 15.4
Dispatchers 1,475 $22,169 8.4 1,165 $23,681 8.6
Meter Readers, Utilities 185 $23,661 1.1 120 $30,625 1.7
Postal Service Clerks 1,085 $35,253 7.6 750 $38,592 7.3
Postal Service Mail Carriers 1,050 $30,753 14.9 730 $35,670 15.9
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and
Processing Machine Operators 790 $35,045 8.6 550 $38,242 7.8
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 2,045 $25,613 15.3 1,625 $26,850 13.2
Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 2,665 $20,029 4.8 1,835 $22,081 3.8
Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 5,295 $15,646 5.7 2,990 $20,849 5.7
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers,
Recordkeeping 555 $20,223 2.9 340 $22,794 2.1
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 42,710 $19,401 11.6 26,850 $22,661 10.2
Computer Operators 2,095 $20,747 9.7 1,405 $22,979 9.1
Data Entry Keyers 7,165 $17,090 11.9 4,190 $20,951 7.9
Word Processors and Typists 2,230 $18,389 12.6 1,440 $21,632 13.1
Desktop Publishers 120 $28,188 15.7 90 $30,417 12.4
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 3,040 $21,658 14.0 2,390 $22,600 13.9
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.)
IOWA; FEMALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except
Postal Service 1,600 $14,282 5.0 880 $18,780 3.8
Office Clerks, General 13,430 $17,682 11.9 7,480 $22,676 9.5
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer 465 $17,074 8.6 255 $20,650 10.2
Proofreaders and Copy Markers 305 $13,315 26.1 115 $21,917 25.4
Statistical Assistants 235 $21,776 17.7 175 $24,922 14.7
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other 3,750 $22,229 23.5 2,605 $24,865 23.5
FARMING, FISHING, AND FORESTRY OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Farming, Fishing
and Forestry Workers 105 $15,345 0.0 55 $16,917 0.0
Agricultural Inspectors 65 $32,841 18.5 55 $34,091 22.2
Animal Breeders 50 $22,500 15.4 35 $24,000 17.6
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products 405 $6,283 4.2 140 $22,833 5.1
Miscellaneous Agricultural Workers 2,270 $9,428 8.7 875 $16,162 8.7
Fishers and Related Fishing Workers 0 . . 0 . .
Hunters and Trappers 0 . . 0 . .
Forest and Conservation Workers 20 $17,813 0.0 4 $11,458 0.0
Logging Workers 20 $4,583 11.1 4 $31,250 0.0
CONSTRUCTION AND EXTRACTION WORKERS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction
Trades and Extraction Workers 145 $13,611 4.1 65 $16,000 3.1
Boilermakers 0 . . 0 . .
Brickmasons, Blockmasons, and Stonemasons 25 $18,214 8.3 20 $18,571 0.0
Carpenters 230 $13,654 7.8 100 $22,344 12.1
Carpet, Floor and Tile Installers and Finishers 75 $14,643 0.0 45 $17,125 0.0
Cement Masons, Concrete Finishers, and Terrazzo
Workers 10 $21,250 25.0 4 $13,750 0.0
Contruction Laborers 430 $12,530 6.3 155 $21,583 1.9
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators 10 $22,500 0.0 4 $26,250 0.0
Pile-Driver Operators 0 . . 0 . .
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment
Operators 130 $24,821 1.5 40 $30,000 0.0
Drywall Installers, Ceiling Tile Installers, and
Tapers 75 $16,319 0.0 20 $16,042 0.0
Electricians 200 $25,119 9.9 145 $30,859 9.5
Glaziers 40 $31,563 14.6 25 $35,982 0.0
Insulation Workers 4 $10,625 0.0 0 . .
Painters, Construction and Maintenance 660 $11,364 5.0 210 $17,667 1.0
Paperhangers 75 $11,250 27.3 15 $16,591 68.8
Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 95 $24,808 10.6 70 $27,143 10.0
Plasterers and Stucco Masons 4 $25,625 0.0 4 $25,625 0.0
Reinforcing Iron Workers 0 . . 0 . .
Roofers 70 $6,136 0.0 10 $21,667 0.0
Sheet Metal Workers 85 $27,679 3.5 55 $32,563 5.3
Structural Iron and Steel Workers 20 $10,938 42.9 4 $12,500 0.0
Helpers, Construction Trades 50 $11,750 9.8 20 $31,250 0.0
Construction and Building Inspectors 60 $25,625 29.5 50 $35,588 36.0
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.)
IOWA; 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 $39,167 35.7 15 $39,167 35.7
Highway Maintenance Workers 50 $26,458 26.9 40 $27,679 35.9
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment
Operators 0 . . 0 . .
Septic Tank Services and Sewer Pipe Cleaners 10 $31,250 0.0 10 $31,250 0.0
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers 4 $23,750 0.0 4 $23,750 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 20 $17,500 0.0 4 $50,750 0.0
Mining Machine Operators 10 $6,563 0.0 4 $31,250 0.0
Roof Bolters, Mining 0 . . 0 . .
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas 0 . . 0 . .
Helpers - Extraction Workers 0 . . 0 . .
Other Extraction Workers 10 $1,250 0.0 0 . .
INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics,
Installers and Repairers 365 $29,702 12.5 285 $35,543 13.6
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine
Repairers 370 $23,710 17.9 265 $28,942 17.0
Radio and Telecommunications Equipment Installers
and Repairers 185 $29,583 9.1 150 $31,010 11.3
Avionics Technicians 0 . . 0 . .
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers 30 $30,000 0.0 25 $33,125 0.0
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Transportation
Equipment 4 $6,250 0.0 0 . .
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Industrial and
Utility 0 . . 0 . .
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor
Vehicles 20 $12,273 0.0 20 $12,386 0.0
Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers
and Repairers 20 $15,278 0.0 15 $15,417 0.0
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers 0 . . 0 . .
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 15 $9,625 0.0 4 $46,250 0.0
Automotive Body and Related Repairers 55 $20,000 23.2 45 $20,208 29.5
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers 10 $21,250 0.0 10 $21,250 0.0
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 140 $17,188 4.3 75 $18,618 4.1
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine
Specialists 25 $30,833 25.0 25 $30,833 25.0
Heavy Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Service
Technicians and Mechanics 35 $26,250 0.0 20 $2,500 0.0
Small Engine Mechanics 0 . . 0 . .
Miscellaneous Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Mechanics,
Installers, and Repairers 10 $11,528 0.0 4 $11,250 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.)
IOWA; 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 25 $23,036 26.1 15 $24,464 40.0
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration
Mechanics and Installers 80 $21,667 8.8 55 $26,071 0.0
Home Appliance Repairers 20 $32,917 0.0 20 $32,917 0.0
Industrial and Refractory Machinery Mechanics 205 $22,426 4.4 160 $25,729 5.7
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 215 $27,379 8.8 175 $27,656 9.1
Maintenance Workers, Machinery 35 $26,089 5.7 25 $26,146 7.7
Millwrights 25 $27,841 0.0 20 $28,295 0.0
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 30 $20,682 0.0 25 $21,250 0.0
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers 90 $30,625 7.9 70 $33,750 9.7
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers 100 $20,625 33.7 70 $25,000 28.6
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and
Repairers 140 $14,697 4.9 85 $20,391 8.4
Commercial Divers 0 . . 0 . .
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers 25 $26,563 0.0 15 $27,813 0.0
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers 10 $20,750 0.0 10 $20,750 0.0
Riggers 4 $1,250 0.0 0 . .
Signal and Track Switch Repairers 0 . . 0 . .
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 25 $14,519 0.0 15 $14,318 0.0
Other Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 160 $19,375 7.5 95 $26,579 12.8
PRODUCTION OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and
Operating Workers 3,525 $25,654 11.1 2,945 $27,514 11.2
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems
Assemblers 20 $14,750 0.0 20 $16,250 0.0
Electrical, Electronics, and Electromechanical
Assemblers 2,985 $22,668 2.5 2,440 $24,404 3.1
Engine and Other Machines Assemblers 50 $30,417 0.0 45 $31,042 0.0
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters 10 $33,125 0.0 10 $33,125 0.0
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators 7,900 $20,120 2.9 5,495 $22,081 2.0
Bakers 1,165 $11,806 6.3 495 $18,171 11.3
Butchers and Other Meat, Poultry, and Fish Processing
Workers 3,055 $19,057 3.2 1,960 $20,991 3.7
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine
Operators and Tenders 55 $14,583 0.0 30 $21,400 0.0
Food Batchmakers 660 $17,944 3.6 360 $21,514 2.8
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders 140 $12,011 0.0 55 $20,972 0.0
Computer Control Programmers and Operators 100 $19,079 12.7 80 $20,682 8.5
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators,
and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 25 $26,607 8.7 25 $26,607 8.7
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders,
Metal and Plastic 25 $16,964 0.0 10 $22,857 0.0
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders,
Metal and Plastic 140 $22,500 0.0 95 $25,147 0.0
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters,
Operators and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 960 $21,000 1.4 770 $22,098 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.)
IOWA; 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 55 $19,861 0.0 35 $26,563 0.0
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine
Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal
and Plastic 75 $17,344 0.0 60 $18,182 0.0
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators,
and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 55 $25,347 0.0 50 $25,694 0.0
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and
Tenders, Metal and Plastic 15 $16,250 0.0 15 $16,250 0.0
Machinists 665 $24,194 0.9 525 $25,179 0.2
Metal Furnace and Kiln Operators and Tenders 40 $18,750 10.0 15 $19,250 0.0
Model Makers and Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic 25 $26,406 23.1 10 $26,125 0.0
Molders and Molding Machine Setters, Operators, and
Tenders, Metal and Plastic 340 $20,700 7.4 270 $25,217 7.4
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders,
Metal and Plastic 60 $18,393 0.0 40 $27,000 0.0
Tool and Die Makers 45 $26,103 0.0 30 $25,956 0.0
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Workers 915 $22,631 0.0 680 $24,407 0.0
Heat Treating Equipment Equipment Setters, Operators,
and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 25 $21,346 0.0 20 $21,429 0.0
Lay-Out Workers, Metal and Plastic 15 $12,222 0.0 4 $26,250 0.0
Plating and Coating Machine Setters, operators, and
Tenders, Metal and Plastic 45 $25,357 0.0 30 $26,607 0.0
Tool Grinders, Filers and Sharpeners 30 $19,500 21.4 30 $19,500 21.4
Metalworkers and Plastic Workers, All Others 2,055 $21,346 2.9 1,570 $23,665 3.2
Bookbinders and Bindery Workers 525 $15,769 3.4 325 $19,449 3.4
Job Printers 355 $18,955 8.2 235 $22,197 5.5
Prepress Technicians and Workers 690 $16,168 19.2 400 $21,660 18.5
Printing Machine Operators 890 $18,827 3.9 675 $20,880 4.1
Laundry and Dry Cleaning Workers 2,300 $12,254 2.0 1,060 $16,515 1.2
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials 470 $14,125 0.2 245 $17,955 0.4
Sewing Machine Operators 2,935 $15,207 2.7 1,720 $17,667 1.5
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers 30 $15,625 0.0 20 $16,625 0.0
Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders 4 $5,000 0.0 4 $36,250 0.0
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Sewers 870 $9,844 16.5 365 $15,740 5.8
Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and
Tenders 4 $13,750 0.0 4 $13,750 0.0
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and
Tenders 210 $7,500 15.2 65 $16,406 0.0
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters,
Operators, and Tenders 75 $7,813 9.2 35 $15,595 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 4 $43,750 0.0 0 . .
Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers 15 $18,393 30.8 15 $18,393 30.8
Upholsterers 250 $9,875 15.3 120 $16,083 13.4
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other 30 $12,222 0.0 25 $12,778 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.)
IOWA; FEMALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 85 $18,594 4.8 55 $23,750 7.1
Furniture Finishers 105 $4,783 4.7 30 $17,813 0.0
Model Makers and Patternmakers, Wood 0 . . 0 . .
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood 110 $16,250 2.7 70 $18,500 4.2
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders,
Except Sawing 180 $16,548 11.2 105 $17,721 1.9
Woodworkers, All Other 35 $10,500 25.0 10 $22,500 0.0
Power Plant Operators, Distributors, and Dispatchers 40 $40,139 4.9 40 $40,139 4.9
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators 35 $30,250 0.0 25 $32,000 0.0
Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System
Workers 45 $32,750 55.8 30 $35,341 45.2
Miscellaneous Plant and System Operators 30 $21,875 19.4 25 $30,179 22.2
Chemical Processing Machine Setters, Operators,
and Tenders 140 $17,201 5.0 70 $25,781 0.0
Crushing, Grinding, Polishing, Mixing, and Blending
Workers 275 $21,360 5.8 185 $23,466 6.0
Cutting Workers 505 $17,891 1.6 335 $21,307 1.8
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine
Setters, Operators, and Tenders 130 $18,750 0.0 85 $20,469 0.0
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and
Tenders 195 $19,333 0.0 125 $21,333 0.0
Inspectors, Testers, Sorter, Samplers, and Weighers 4,935 $20,948 7.8 3,185 $25,134 7.2
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers 120 $11,542 39.7 75 $20,208 10.8
Medical, Dental and Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians 415 $21,029 7.5 300 $24,960 3.3
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 3,105 $18,254 3.3 1,940 $20,644 5.0
Painting Workers 540 $18,777 3.9 375 $21,693 5.6
Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine
Workers 480 $11,652 6.9 160 $19,444 4.3
Semiconductor Processors 4 $33,750 0.0 4 $33,750 0.0
Cementing and Gluing Machine Operators and Tenders 125 $13,466 0.0 75 $14,917 0.0
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment
Operators and Tenders 30 $18,750 28.6 20 $21,429 0.0
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders 4 $11,250 0.0 0 . .
Etchers and Engravers 45 $18,259 27.7 35 $18,839 38.2
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, except Metal and
Plastic 55 $16,667 12.5 40 $30,417 5.3
Paper Goods Machines Setters, Operators, and Tenders 235 $18,493 2.6 145 $21,731 4.2
Tire Builders 30 $26,000 0.0 30 $26,000 0.0
Helpers-Production Workers 155 $13,000 16.2 65 $20,625 9.5
Production Workers, All Other 7,595 $20,488 3.4 5,195 $22,530 2.8
TRANSPORTATION AND MATERIAL MOVING OCCUPATIONS
Supervisors, Transportation and Material Moving
Workers 360 $23,679 14.1 280 $26,875 18.1
Aircraft Pilots and Flight Engineers 25 $30,156 60.9 10 $31,875 33.3
Air Traffic Controllers and Airfield Operations
Specialists 25 $49,375 64.0 25 $49,375 64.0
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.)
IOWA; 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 15 $25,139 0.0 10 $26,250 0.0
Bus Drivers 2,120 $11,119 4.9 460 $22,328 5.7
Driver/Sales Workers and Truck Drivers 2,420 $18,317 6.8 1,205 $25,068 8.5
Taxi Drivers and Chauffers 260 $8,438 1.5 85 $16,531 0.0
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other 15 $8,750 0.0 0 . .
Locomotive Engineers and Operators 10 $1,875 0.0 4 $66,250 0.0
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators 0 . . 0 . .
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters 15 $14,583 12.5 4 $42,917 0.0
Subway, Streetcar, and Other Rail Transportation
Workers 4 $41,750 28.6 4 $41,250 0.0
Sailors and Marine Oilers 20 $10,938 0.0 0 . .
Ship and Boat Captains and Operators 0 . . 0 . .
Ship Engineers 0 . . 0 . .
Bridge and Lock Tenders 4 $33,750 0.0 4 $33,750 0.0
Parking Lot Attendants 60 $8,281 19.4 30 $9,766 0.0
Service Station Attendants 320 $9,559 1.9 145 $13,857 2.1
Transportation Inspectors 55 $21,597 0.0 40 $22,500 0.0
Other Transportation Workers 4 $28,750 0.0 4 $28,750 0.0
Conveyor Operators and Tenders 10 $30,357 0.0 4 $31,250 0.0
Crane and Tower Operators 30 $20,833 16.7 30 $20,833 16.7
Dredge, Excavating, and Loading Machine Operators 40 $23,750 0.0 40 $23,750 0.0
Hoist and Winch Operators 4 $12,500 0.0 0 . .
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 855 $24,635 2.0 680 $26,122 2.5
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 750 $14,203 1.3 325 $22,188 1.5
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Materials Movers,
Hand 6,725 $17,815 3.2 4,195 $22,419 3.1
Machine Feeders and Offbearers 320 $10,682 2.5 135 $22,566 5.8
Packers and Packagers, Hand 3,190 $14,411 2.3 1,630 $20,196 2.9
Pumping Station Operators 20 $22,188 0.0 20 $22,188 0.0
Refuse and Recyclable Materials Collectors 150 $7,407 0.0 55 $22,679 0.0
Shuttle Car Operators 4 $6,875 0.0 0 . .
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders 10 $68,333 0.0 10 $68,333 0.0
Material Moving Workers, All Other 135 $18,558 0.0 95 $21,538 0.0
