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.)
KANSAS; MALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
21 to 74 years 699,240 $31,030 28.9 527,450 $35,782 31.1
MANAGEMENT OCCUPATIONS
Chief executives 8,995 $80,385 62.0 7,935 $83,929 63.3
General and Operations Managers 6,855 $52,162 46.6 6,220 $55,321 47.1
Legislators 100 $43,056 54.0 70 $29,896 46.5
Advertising and Promotions Managers 345 $42,143 65.7 245 $55,673 68.8
Marketing and Sales Managers 5,815 $63,169 65.8 5,175 $68,495 66.8
Public Relations Managers 280 $59,732 70.1 265 $59,911 68.3
Administrative Services Managers 395 $51,036 41.0 375 $51,679 39.5
Computer and Information Systems Managers 1,995 $64,543 60.3 1,755 $65,466 61.0
Financial Managers 4,140 $57,136 77.5 3,695 $60,273 79.6
Human Resources Managers 1,945 $50,431 52.8 1,660 $52,589 54.7
Industrial Production Managers 2,775 $50,415 37.5 2,545 $51,001 38.0
Purchasing Managers 1,100 $50,496 49.5 1,015 $51,121 49.9
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 1,745 $36,786 23.1 1,565 $37,712 23.6
Farm, Ranch, and Other Agricultural Managers 4,765 $29,451 27.8 3,630 $31,929 30.8
Farmers and Ranchers 17,755 $19,647 19.6 12,815 $21,404 21.4
Construction Managers 5,745 $46,104 31.6 4,805 $49,838 32.2
Education Administrators 3,525 $52,179 89.5 2,450 $53,120 89.8
Engineering Managers 905 $68,419 78.7 855 $69,118 79.5
Food Service Managers 3,610 $30,886 29.1 2,835 $33,168 30.0
Funeral Directors 455 $41,250 38.1 340 $42,292 40.1
Gaming Managers 145 $30,104 34.3 110 $33,750 31.5
Lodging Managers 585 $30,222 37.8 440 $31,552 38.6
Medical and Health Services Managers 1,255 $54,602 71.8 1,100 $58,224 72.6
Natural Sciences Managers 50 $38,688 72.5 45 $39,063 68.9
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents 295 $46,591 28.9 235 $50,682 30.5
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association
Managers 1,450 $36,822 49.3 965 $41,581 52.8
Social and Community Service Managers 745 $36,806 70.8 635 $38,688 75.2
Managers, All Other 12,445 $50,738 50.1 10,810 $51,963 51.1
BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL OPERATIONS OCCUPATIONS
Agents and Business Managers of Artists,Performers,
and Athletes 65 $37,188 25.0 35 $38,889 22.2
Purchasing Agents and Buyers, Farm Products 350 $36,481 37.9 270 $37,813 43.9
Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 770 $39,000 27.8 675 $41,583 28.8
Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and
Farm Products 1,465 $39,149 42.9 1,265 $40,681 41.3
Claims Adusters, Appraisers, Examiners, and
Investigators 1,180 $37,121 61.2 875 $40,316 67.7
Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction,
Health and Safety, and Transportation 510 $38,958 56.8 425 $40,599 57.0
Cost Estimators 1,045 $44,792 40.8 905 $46,402 41.5
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.)
KANSAS; MALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations
Specialists 3,185 $41,386 57.4 2,560 $45,272 57.6
Logisticians 145 $35,625 47.9 130 $37,917 53.0
Management Analysts 2,410 $52,794 80.8 1,805 $62,151 81.2
Meeting and Convention Planners 35 $21,806 100.0 30 $22,153 100.0
Other Business Operations Specialists 965 $37,409 33.9 770 $40,889 37.7
Accountants and Auditors 6,950 $45,832 89.4 5,900 $50,220 91.7
Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate 730 $39,583 46.9 595 $46,806 49.4
Budget Analysts 170 $45,694 69.0 170 $46,111 70.2
Credit Analysts 40 $40,833 100.0 40 $40,833 100.0
Financial Analysts 240 $60,547 93.4 200 $62,031 95.5
Personal Financial Advisors 1,605 $61,023 79.6 1,215 $70,444 79.9
Insurance Underwriters 310 $51,563 92.2 295 $53,393 91.8
Financial Examiners 195 $55,000 98.5 175 $56,875 98.3
Loan Counselors and Officers 1,930 $48,980 76.7 1,680 $50,996 79.4
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 355 $40,833 74.4 285 $43,917 81.1
Tax Preparers 320 $15,694 66.4 115 $51,806 92.3
Financial Specialists, All Other 180 $50,333 56.0 165 $50,250 61.1
COMPUTER AND MATHEMATICAL OCCUPATIONS
Computer Scientists and System Analyts 4,060 $47,875 63.5 3,340 $50,046 63.0
Computer Programmers 4,425 $49,499 62.6 3,790 $51,312 63.0
Computer Software Engineers 3,335 $55,095 80.0 2,835 $59,173 79.6
Computer Support Specialists 2,415 $35,680 43.9 1,755 $39,811 44.4
Database Administrators 565 $60,699 76.1 475 $62,096 80.5
Network and Computer Systems Administrators 1,555 $41,203 47.3 1,330 $41,921 48.8
Network Systems and Data Communication Analysts 2,120 $44,384 48.6 1,770 $47,478 49.6
Actuaries 125 $67,344 100.0 105 $67,500 100.0
Mathematicians 15 $32,321 100.0 4 $71,250 100.0
Operations Research Analysts 490 $48,548 74.2 450 $48,790 73.5
Statisticians 125 $52,500 92.9 125 $52,500 92.9
Miscellaneous Mathematical Science Occupations 75 $34,583 70.7 65 $53,125 65.6
ARCHITECTURE, ENGINEERING OCCUPATIONS
Architects, Except Naval 1,205 $51,414 85.9 1,080 $53,289 87.5
Surveyors, Cartographers, and Photogrammetrists 140 $32,500 67.1 120 $37,500 63.3
Aerospace Engineers 3,985 $57,222 76.0 3,615 $58,645 76.3
Agricultural Engineers 85 $40,096 73.5 70 $41,442 68.1
Biomedical Engineers 4 $63,750 100.0 4 $63,750 100.0
Chemical Engineers 420 $57,500 85.4 315 $61,438 85.7
Civil Engineers 2,530 $51,074 86.2 2,225 $53,111 88.3
Computer Hardware Engineers 190 $44,375 73.0 165 $56,607 76.1
Electrical and Electronic Engineers 1,810 $55,359 72.7 1,585 $57,422 73.2
Environmental Engineers 250 $59,632 94.8 215 $60,884 94.0
Industrial Engineers, Including Health and Safety 1,840 $49,984 55.4 1,670 $50,709 52.8
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.)
KANSAS; MALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Materials Engineers 295 $53,693 72.8 250 $53,949 68.7
Mechanical Engineers 1,780 $50,766 75.3 1,500 $52,145 77.0
Mining and Geological Engineers,Including Mining
Safety Engineers 20 $50,833 16.7 10 $85,714 30.0
Nuclear Engineers 45 $76,429 100.0 35 $76,786 100.0
Petroleum Engineers 180 $53,021 82.1 125 $54,688 74.8
Engineers, All Others 2,025 $55,000 72.4 1,725 $59,242 71.2
Drafters 2,020 $32,513 18.9 1,610 $35,645 20.1
Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters 3,300 $36,486 15.2 2,835 $38,424 15.6
Surveying and Mapping Technicians 625 $28,806 5.8 500 $30,265 7.2
LIFE, PHYSICAL, AND SOCIAL SCIENCE OCCUPATIONS
Agricultural and Food Scientists 475 $37,321 91.0 365 $39,821 89.3
Biological Scientists 440 $31,068 95.2 320 $37,768 99.7
Conservation Scientists and Foresters 210 $35,625 74.5 185 $38,854 82.5
Medical Scientists 315 $55,417 100.0 280 $56,333 100.0
Astronomers and Physicists 80 $42,321 78.0 60 $48,816 76.7
Atmospheric and Space Scientists 215 $49,286 86.6 200 $50,078 85.4
Chemists and Materials Scientists 640 $46,856 96.6 530 $48,427 97.6
Environmental Scientists and Geoscientists 765 $45,234 97.4 660 $46,308 97.3
Physical Scientists, All Other 540 $28,221 87.8 345 $50,833 98.5
Economists 145 $49,861 100.0 115 $60,875 100.0
Market/Survey Researchers 455 $50,565 84.2 320 $52,258 83.9
Psychologists 765 $46,982 100.0 495 $60,486 100.0
Sociologists 0 . . 0 . .
Urban and Regional Planners 55 $44,531 100.0 55 $44,531 100.0
Miscellaneous Social Scientists and Related Workers 80 $45,179 97.5 70 $45,893 100.0
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians 180 $29,659 55.5 150 $30,500 53.3
Biological Technicians 100 $37,554 47.5 95 $37,989 43.0
Chemical Technicians 415 $31,148 31.7 330 $32,114 33.7
Geological and Petroleum Technicians 75 $37,321 28.6 75 $38,125 30.1
Nuclear Technicians 15 $46,786 18.8 15 $47,321 0.0
Other Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians 625 $23,393 49.1 315 $29,241 41.0
COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL SERVICES OCCUPATIONS
Counselors 1,715 $31,368 74.3 1,080 $34,107 75.0
Social Workers 1,505 $29,798 77.2 1,185 $31,266 80.9
Misc. Community and Social Service Specialists 745 $29,583 61.3 615 $33,143 67.2
Clergy 4,575 $27,724 79.2 3,650 $30,807 81.9
Directors, Religious Activities and Education 260 $26,188 68.6 195 $31,094 64.6
Religious Workers, All Other 255 $22,222 82.3 195 $30,134 94.9
LEGAL OCCUPATIONS
Lawyers 5,640 $70,701 99.9 4,925 $72,280 100.0
Judges, Magistrates, and Other Judicial Workers 410 $90,212 93.2 340 $90,808 92.7
Paralegals and Legal Assistants 165 $17,188 84.4 85 $34,583 76.7
Miscellaneous Legal Support Workers 425 $25,398 54.8 285 $31,291 47.0
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.)
KANSAS; MALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND LIBRARY OCCUPATIONS
Postsecondary Teachers 8,035 $38,067 91.8 5,715 $44,963 94.3
Preschool and Kindergarten Teachers 90 $7,188 41.8 35 $17,045 100.0
Elementary and Middle School Teachers 7,705 $34,691 96.3 6,570 $35,862 97.3
Secondary School Teachers 4,200 $35,769 96.1 3,695 $36,684 97.3
Special Education Teachers 260 $30,943 86.6 225 $31,769 90.3
Other Teachers and Instructors 1,460 $25,208 52.9 820 $36,467 56.0
Archivists, Curators, and Museum Technicians 170 $29,464 76.3 130 $30,300 71.2
Librarians 375 $36,891 93.1 285 $37,083 100.0
Library Technicians 60 $17,250 10.2 45 $27,679 0.0
Teacher Assistants 750 $11,140 33.7 205 $20,244 42.7
Other Education, Training, and Library Workers 185 $39,297 75.7 135 $38,672 85.4
ARTS, DESIGN, ENTERTAINMENT, SPORTS, AND MEDIA
OCCUPATIONS
Artists and Related Workers 935 $26,685 45.3 630 $33,523 42.6
Designers 2,495 $31,591 44.2 1,985 $33,191 43.8
Actors 15 $16,250 35.3 0 . .
Producers and Directors 570 $31,947 64.3 475 $32,679 69.1
Athletes, Coaches, Umpires and Related Workers 1,325 $26,761 62.9 670 $35,464 78.7
Dancers and Choreographers 10 $18,036 63.6 0 . .
Musicians, Singers and Related Workers 515 $12,813 54.2 175 $28,125 52.8
Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related
Workers, All Other 85 $35,257 23.0 25 $83,250 47.8
Announcers 465 $21,544 33.9 280 $30,726 41.4
News Analysts, Reporters, and Correspondents 410 $32,917 74.2 330 $38,594 73.3
Public Relations Specialists 520 $39,750 67.0 410 $44,643 71.0
Editors 630 $35,117 83.2 530 $37,305 83.6
Technical Writers 435 $43,043 47.9 375 $43,750 47.2
Writers and Authors 515 $31,136 72.6 320 $51,500 85.3
Miscellaneous Media and Communication Workers 140 $10,787 22.7 45 $17,031 34.0
Broadcast and Sound Engineering Technicians and
Radio Operators 350 $25,833 25.0 270 $31,196 28.7
Photographers 530 $28,816 47.2 375 $31,500 53.2
Television, Video and Motion Picture Camera
Operators and Editors 95 $24,318 33.0 45 $29,239 47.7
Media and Communication Equipment Workers,
All Other 4 $13,750 0.0 0 . .
HEALTHCARE PRACTIONERS AND TECHNICAL OCCUPATIONS
Chiropractors 550 $61,691 94.2 435 $70,357 95.2
Dentists 1,260 $124,620 100.0 765 $130,694 100.0
Dieticians and Nutritionists 105 $35,313 68.0 90 $40,625 79.5
Optometrists 370 $81,167 100.0 265 $82,095 100.0
Pharmacists 1,445 $65,472 90.0 1,140 $70,854 97.1
Physicians and Surgeons 4,730 $139,821 99.7 3,655 $150,431 99.7
Physician Assistants 220 $41,615 68.5 150 $50,469 70.5
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.)
KANSAS; MALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Podiatrists 80 $95,833 100.0 45 $126,500 100.0
Registered Nurses 1,815 $40,163 66.0 1,475 $41,278 64.5
Audiologists 75 $77,750 90.7 55 $76,563 87.3
Occupational Therapists 65 $52,361 90.5 60 $52,813 90.0
Physical Therapists 320 $52,083 92.9 250 $58,456 92.8
Radiation Therapists 15 $34,167 0.0 4 $38,750 0.0
Recreational Therapists 35 $28,977 37.8 35 $28,977 37.8
Respiratory Therapists 370 $38,719 39.6 320 $39,900 35.4
Speech-Language Pathologists 70 $40,114 100.0 35 $45,521 100.0
Therapists, All Others 140 $31,848 68.8 115 $33,438 71.9
Veterinarians 795 $58,274 100.0 695 $60,212 100.0
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practioners,
All Other 15 $23,750 0.0 0 . .
Clinical Lab Technologists and Technicians 780 $32,375 68.8 560 $37,948 74.2
Dental Hygienists 20 $30,938 72.7 15 $17,500 100.0
Diagnostic Related Technologists and Technicians 735 $35,996 32.7 600 $38,594 32.1
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 855 $30,488 17.4 650 $31,555 14.7
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practioners Support
Technicians 485 $21,866 22.0 320 $24,963 26.0
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 455 $26,111 8.3 315 $26,689 8.6
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 90 $19,821 18.0 50 $20,104 13.7
Opticians, Dispensing 95 $29,688 8.4 80 $30,227 0.0
Miscellaneous Health Technologists and Technicians 230 $25,500 32.8 175 $28,906 34.3
Other Healthcare Practioners and Technical
Occupations 485 $33,750 58.5 320 $38,333 60.7
HEALTHCARE SUPPORT OCCUPATIONS
Nursing, Psychiatric, and Home Health Aides 2,380 $16,463 18.3 1,425 $21,112 14.5
Occupational Therapist Assistants and Aides 30 $23,958 0.0 20 $24,688 0.0
Physical Therapist Assistants and Aides 105 $26,250 54.3 85 $27,250 55.3
Massage Therapists 115 $16,010 32.7 55 $16,635 9.3
Dental Assistants 35 $16,667 58.8 15 $21,250 0.0
Medical Assistants and Other Healthcare Support
Occupations 575 $16,101 29.6 345 $23,795 34.1
PROTECTIVE SERVICE OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Correctional
Officers 355 $34,625 28.3 350 $35,081 28.7
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and
Detectives 935 $41,377 37.4 830 $41,777 40.0
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Fire Fighting and
Prevention Workers 540 $46,432 21.2 495 $46,484 23.0
Supervisors, Protective Service Workers, All Other 500 $37,500 25.1 415 $40,174 29.2
Fire Fighters 2,020 $38,569 14.8 1,845 $39,738 14.4
Fire Inspectors 105 $39,792 11.4 90 $41,250 13.6
Baliffs, Correctional Officers and Jailers 2,560 $26,015 16.7 2,190 $26,745 17.0
Detectives and Criminal Investigators 785 $45,115 68.0 690 $46,500 70.7
Fish and Game Wardens 35 $30,132 5.6 20 $31,250 10.5
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.)
KANSAS; MALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Parking Enforcement Workers 30 $21,172 0.0 15 $22,500 0.0
Police and Sheriff Patrol Officers 4,830 $32,720 25.8 4,335 $33,945 26.0
Transit and Railroad Police 4 $21,042 0.0 4 $21,250 0.0
Animal Control Workers 80 $25,227 2.4 75 $26,136 0.0
Private Detectives and Investigators 325 $36,667 43.6 245 $42,083 47.4
Security Guards and Gaming Surveillance Officers 3,485 $21,393 14.9 2,200 $26,102 16.0
Crossing Guards 120 $3,611 5.1 4 $11,250 0.0
Lifeguards and Other Protective Service Workers 90 $7,632 21.6 40 $21,500 47.5
FOOD PREPARATION AND SERVING RELATED OCCUPATIONS
Chefs and Head Cooks 965 $22,407 11.7 680 $25,538 13.4
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation
and Serving Workers 2,035 $20,544 10.9 1,525 $21,490 10.9
Cooks 6,430 $11,987 4.4 3,275 $16,503 3.7
Food Preparation Workers 835 $11,316 4.2 295 $17,566 0.0
Bartenders 1,215 $14,817 12.4 560 $21,294 13.0
Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers,
Including Fast Food 360 $9,395 12.0 125 $18,993 5.6
Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession and
Coffee Shop 120 $7,045 11.9 45 $15,417 18.2
Waiters and Waitresses 2,275 $8,897 10.9 550 $15,793 8.9
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant 150 $14,083 4.0 90 $19,375 0.0
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender
Helpers 210 $7,440 7.1 100 $14,135 0.0
Dishwashers 1,215 $9,358 0.5 480 $12,258 0.0
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee
Shop 65 $9,615 23.4 4 $33,750 0.0
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers,
All Other 20 $4,659 0.0 0 . .
BUILDING AND GROUNDS CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and
Janitorial Workers 1,135 $26,505 8.8 955 $26,944 8.9
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn
Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 1,140 $29,540 24.4 865 $31,329 27.7
Janitors and Building Cleaners 13,230 $18,340 6.3 8,365 $22,175 5.9
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 1,080 $15,434 4.1 615 $19,010 3.1
Pest Control Workers 475 $25,000 14.1 390 $27,426 15.6
Grounds Maintenance Workers 5,940 $15,848 9.0 3,210 $20,277 9.1
PERSONAL CARE AND SERVICE OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Gaming Workers 240 $28,859 27.4 190 $30,781 29.6
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service
Workers 365 $32,583 19.3 300 $33,583 20.9
Animal Trainers 185 $20,893 0.0 150 $22,742 0.0
Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 320 $22,558 10.1 200 $28,462 9.6
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.)
KANSAS; MALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Gaming Workers 245 $23,272 22.0 150 $26,295 25.5
Motion Picture Projectionists 30 $9,271 0.0 15 $22,500 0.0
Ushers,Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers 105 $11,106 6.8 30 $11,625 0.0
Miscellaneous Entertainment Attendants and Related
Workers 300 $15,947 26.2 145 $21,827 31.0
Funeral Service Workers 140 $15,385 8.6 65 $21,641 15.9
Barbers 565 $19,803 1.4 345 $27,679 2.3
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 450 $25,417 15.1 290 $28,958 21.2
Miscellaneous Personal Appearance Workers 75 $23,750 26.0 50 $27,778 40.0
Baggage Porters, Bellhops, and Concierges 80 $14,000 6.4 55 $17,847 0.0
Tour and Travel Guides 55 $16,442 37.7 30 $16,731 46.4
Transportation Attendants 120 $19,712 12.3 60 $36,324 25.9
Child Care Workers 465 $11,136 18.5 165 $15,096 22.8
Personal and Home Care Aides 340 $14,750 5.9 150 $20,759 12.1
Recreation and Fitness Workers 685 $19,574 51.7 385 $27,257 50.6
Residential Advisors 250 $6,933 23.5 80 $16,875 27.2
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other 110 $15,104 10.9 55 $17,240 8.8
SALES AND RELATED OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales
Workers 17,190 $32,451 25.9 14,845 $34,407 26.0
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales
Workers 6,765 $45,557 40.7 6,005 $47,616 41.0
Cashiers 2,960 $12,408 15.0 1,390 $25,027 18.9
Counter and Rental Clerks 270 $16,912 13.4 150 $24,659 15.9
Parts Salespersons 1,640 $25,572 7.6 1,365 $26,489 6.7
Retail Salespersons 13,150 $25,421 24.3 8,820 $31,412 25.4
Advertising Sales Agents 1,000 $35,848 49.0 800 $38,550 51.4
Insurance Sales Agents 3,705 $46,078 56.7 2,990 $51,103 59.6
Securities, Commodities, and Finanancial Services
Sales Agents 1,640 $60,473 70.9 1,365 $61,734 74.5
Travel Agents 120 $21,620 52.1 80 $28,393 51.9
Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 4,025 $40,655 43.1 3,265 $44,234 45.0
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing 10,865 $45,149 49.3 9,185 $47,156 50.3
Models, Demonstrators, and Product Promoters 75 $8,500 16.2 25 $31,985 0.0
Real Estate Brokers and Sales Agents 2,515 $40,461 54.2 1,905 $46,833 53.5
Sales Engineers 260 $55,156 69.8 230 $56,172 65.9
Telemarketers 715 $15,228 14.5 285 $22,063 16.4
Door-To-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors
and Related Workers 735 $18,305 15.7 350 $25,294 18.6
Sales and Related Workers, All Other 1,045 $30,361 51.6 630 $40,300 54.6
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and
Administrative Support Workers 5,030 $39,142 35.6 4,180 $41,198 36.5
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 50 $43,750 17.3 30 $45,833 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.)
KANSAS; MALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Telephone Operators 85 $30,469 21.4 75 $31,016 23.4
Communication Equipment Operators, All Other 70 $38,125 27.5 65 $39,375 30.2
Bill and Account Collectors 385 $21,028 12.2 275 $23,221 9.8
Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 525 $25,121 35.3 335 $32,171 34.9
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 1,400 $23,865 25.1 955 $27,817 24.4
Gaming Cage Workers 4 $21,667 66.7 4 $21,667 66.7
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 240 $34,167 15.1 200 $36,161 12.9
Procurement Clerks 250 $43,750 39.8 200 $45,417 50.5
Tellers 545 $12,397 18.8 220 $17,375 23.5
Brokerage Clerks 25 $3,625 30.4 4 $38,750 0.0
Correspondence Clerks 4 $31,250 100.0 4 $31,250 100.0
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks 105 $18,015 7.6 45 $18,393 18.2
Credit Authorizers, Checkers and Clerks 75 $21,250 28.6 40 $31,797 41.0
Customer Service Representatives 5,555 $27,376 30.3 4,005 $31,505 32.8
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs 50 $29,464 72.9 40 $30,139 85.4
File Clerks 415 $16,111 30.7 195 $23,224 36.4
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 150 $19,103 19.3 85 $21,389 22.1
Interviewers Except Eligibility and Loan 435 $11,222 34.9 120 $32,857 32.5
Library Assistants, Clerical 220 $5,479 35.0 30 $26,458 25.8
Loan Interviewers and Clerks 105 $37,500 56.6 75 $44,167 73.0
New Account Clerks 25 $30,625 88.0 15 $33,523 100.0
Order Clerks 565 $21,360 7.4 345 $25,991 6.7
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and
Timekeeping 90 $21,488 1.1 55 $30,227 1.8
Receptionists and Information Clerks 575 $15,847 28.6 295 $26,902 40.4
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and
Travel Clerks 360 $26,823 38.5 290 $29,491 32.3
Information and Record Clerks, All Other 95 $17,045 25.5 45 $31,964 23.3
Cargo and Freight Agents 60 $40,278 3.2 55 $41,111 3.6
Couriers and Messengers 885 $21,818 12.3 545 $30,842 17.5
Dispatchers 1,150 $30,833 11.9 965 $33,542 11.9
Meter Readers, Utilities 325 $33,068 7.1 250 $35,000 6.7
Postal Service Clerks 760 $40,696 17.0 615 $41,250 16.8
Postal Service Mail Carriers 2,785 $39,659 14.9 2,430 $40,413 15.2
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and
Processing Machine Operators 675 $39,583 20.7 530 $40,795 21.8
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 1,780 $41,875 30.3 1,580 $43,774 31.7
Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 3,455 $22,072 5.5 2,505 $25,579 4.9
Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 6,435 $21,045 8.6 4,070 $26,070 8.8
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers,
Recordkeeping 455 $29,375 12.7 340 $33,750 11.2
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 820 $28,415 39.5 595 $31,318 43.7
Computer Operators 1,155 $30,865 26.7 885 $32,346 28.2
Data Entry Keyers 1,060 $21,807 25.0 690 $24,755 28.7
Word Processors and Typists 85 $23,452 24.4 30 $30,417 0.0
Desktop Publishers 45 $21,500 41.3 20 $24,318 86.4
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 200 $31,310 64.0 155 $45,057 66.7
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.)
KANSAS; MALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except
Postal Service 530 $17,523 11.5 240 $22,121 10.0
Office Clerks, General 1,545 $18,513 24.4 815 $28,785 28.0
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer 185 $26,250 19.1 125 $26,734 27.6
Proofreaders and Copy Markers 45 $20,750 4.4 10 $20,208 18.2
Statistical Assistants 70 $33,750 25.0 60 $33,594 27.9
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other 1,275 $28,676 45.2 1,000 $35,083 44.9
FARMING, FISHING, AND FORESTRY OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Farming, Fishing
and Forestry Workers 485 $27,468 16.8 370 $30,053 16.4
Agricultural Inspectors 165 $31,734 14.1 130 $35,484 10.6
Animal Breeders 35 $20,625 33.3 25 $23,125 44.0
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products 260 $31,250 15.3 230 $31,563 17.2
Miscellaneous Agricultural Workers 8,260 $19,516 8.8 5,490 $22,228 8.2
Fishers and Related Fishing Workers 15 $29,205 0.0 4 $40,833 0.0
Hunters and Trappers 4 $20,417 40.0 4 $21,250 0.0
Forest and Conservation Workers 200 $21,250 9.5 140 $21,534 12.8
Logging Workers 135 $18,000 1.5 65 $17,321 3.0
CONSTRUCTION AND EXTRACTION WORKERS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction
Trades and Extraction Workers 9,065 $35,681 8.6 7,410 $38,096 8.7
Boilermakers 135 $36,938 7.5 90 $36,731 11.4
Brickmasons, Blockmasons, and Stonemasons 1,350 $25,423 2.7 775 $29,250 1.9
Carpenters 12,905 $23,160 7.9 8,275 $27,488 7.2
Carpet, Floor and Tile Installers and Finishers 1,830 $25,904 2.3 1,235 $27,413 3.2
Cement Masons, Concrete Finishers, and Terrazzo
Workers 1,230 $23,937 1.5 560 $28,167 0.0
Contruction Laborers 11,175 $20,513 4.8 5,910 $25,670 5.4
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators 190 $24,183 0.0 65 $23,958 0.0
Pile-Driver Operators 4 $43,750 0.0 4 $43,750 0.0
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment
Operators 5,260 $25,930 2.5 3,835 $26,981 2.2
Drywall Installers, Ceiling Tile Installers, and
Tapers 1,420 $22,992 2.3 855 $26,856 0.9
Electricians 6,020 $34,324 4.4 4,780 $36,541 4.0
Glaziers 390 $31,696 4.4 320 $35,000 5.3
Insulation Workers 325 $26,027 0.0 210 $29,219 0.0
Painters, Construction and Maintenance 3,745 $21,452 10.3 2,090 $26,813 7.3
Paperhangers 120 $27,200 4.9 55 $30,114 0.0
Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 4,905 $30,372 4.2 3,810 $32,308 4.2
Plasterers and Stucco Masons 300 $24,833 5.7 135 $23,813 5.2
Reinforcing Iron Workers 40 $15,625 0.0 35 $12,250 0.0
Roofers 2,290 $17,529 3.1 1,205 $25,509 2.9
Sheet Metal Workers 4,650 $33,931 3.6 3,740 $36,088 4.3
Structural Iron and Steel Workers 640 $28,367 0.3 485 $30,619 0.0
Helpers, Construction Trades 305 $19,931 4.6 185 $24,643 1.6
Construction and Building Inspectors 745 $32,445 20.7 570 $33,940 19.6
Elevator Installers and Repairers 165 $41,875 0.0 140 $42,986 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.)
KANSAS; MALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Fence Erectors 275 $17,875 3.2 170 $21,518 5.4
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers 155 $32,473 13.1 120 $36,000 10.7
Highway Maintenance Workers 1,550 $22,522 2.1 1,195 $23,720 1.8
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment
Operators 315 $32,772 1.6 270 $32,581 0.0
Septic Tank Services and Sewer Pipe Cleaners 110 $35,938 10.8 105 $36,354 11.2
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers 195 $26,125 3.0 125 $27,031 0.0
Derrick, Rotary Drill, and Service Unit Operators,
Oil, Gas, and Mining 185 $27,750 2.1 120 $28,023 3.3
Earth Drillers Except Oil and Gas 195 $31,645 3.6 130 $38,750 1.5
Explosives Workers, Ordnance handling Experts, and
Blasters 110 $30,000 7.4 95 $30,789 8.3
Mining Machine Operators 360 $30,882 5.3 275 $31,969 6.9
Roof Bolters, Mining 0 . . 0 . .
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas 25 $28,250 0.0 25 $28,250 0.0
Helpers - Extraction Workers 120 $10,078 0.0 15 $15,000 0.0
Other Extraction Workers 345 $25,662 3.2 250 $29,000 4.4
INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics,
Installers and Repairers 4,135 $37,699 9.8 3,610 $39,646 10.1
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine
Repairers 2,330 $28,768 19.6 1,805 $32,304 20.1
Radio and Telecommunications Equipment Installers
and Repairers 1,765 $37,656 9.1 1,350 $41,149 9.8
Avionics Technicians 675 $43,235 11.5 630 $45,611 12.4
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers 340 $30,351 3.8 280 $31,272 4.6
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Transportation
Equipment 85 $40,884 6.0 75 $41,098 6.6
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Industrial and
Utility 125 $42,260 0.0 110 $43,750 0.0
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor
Vehicles 175 $31,250 21.8 130 $40,455 22.7
Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers
and Repairers 415 $25,929 14.2 285 $26,886 20.8
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers 210 $22,955 5.3 135 $26,838 0.7
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 5,015 $42,246 7.1 4,370 $43,501 7.4
Automotive Body and Related Repairers 2,030 $27,432 1.5 1,605 $29,752 1.7
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers 160 $24,875 17.0 120 $30,161 6.8
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 9,645 $24,933 2.3 7,495 $27,249 2.1
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine
Specialists 3,510 $30,923 2.6 3,045 $31,866 2.3
Heavy Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Service
Technicians and Mechanics 3,070 $30,570 3.2 2,555 $31,847 2.9
Small Engine Mechanics 530 $22,007 3.8 375 $28,320 5.3
Miscellaneous Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Mechanics,
Installers, and Repairers 710 $21,804 3.1 545 $23,649 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.)
KANSAS; MALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers 215 $30,189 10.7 180 $31,326 12.7
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration
Mechanics and Installers 2,655 $30,872 3.8 2,080 $32,796 4.2
Home Appliance Repairers 645 $22,270 1.4 465 $27,096 1.9
Industrial and Refractory Machinery Mechanics 4,650 $33,923 5.4 3,830 $36,322 5.2
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 4,545 $26,934 7.6 3,410 $30,510 6.5
Maintenance Workers, Machinery 240 $35,163 3.8 170 $36,500 5.2
Millwrights 605 $40,571 1.6 425 $44,821 2.4
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 1,590 $42,246 2.1 1,320 $44,888 2.6
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers 1,455 $30,262 4.1 1,075 $34,300 4.3
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers 770 $32,149 16.6 650 $36,346 15.2
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and
Repairers 445 $24,013 8.6 320 $29,000 3.1
Commercial Divers 0 . . 0 . .
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers 280 $26,154 18.7 225 $26,944 19.5
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers 230 $11,300 1.3 75 $32,708 0.0
Riggers 90 $20,313 0.0 50 $16,726 0.0
Signal and Track Switch Repairers 115 $41,964 0.0 115 $41,964 0.0
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 65 $18,438 0.0 45 $21,250 0.0
Other Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 1,730 $25,304 6.3 1,265 $27,778 6.7
PRODUCTION OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and
Operating Workers 12,250 $39,441 13.4 10,845 $40,473 12.8
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems
Assemblers 885 $39,509 5.8 755 $40,652 4.6
Electrical, Electronics, and Electromechanical
Assemblers 710 $24,173 5.5 555 $26,923 3.6
Engine and Other Machines Assemblers 200 $26,053 8.4 185 $26,776 9.3
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters 190 $24,792 0.0 110 $26,680 0.0
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators 7,020 $25,298 3.3 5,095 $28,310 3.5
Bakers 510 $19,073 6.1 335 $21,131 6.6
Butchers and Other Meat, Poultry, and Fish Processing
Workers 5,645 $22,132 2.0 4,100 $23,715 2.6
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine
Operators and Tenders 110 $26,458 0.0 95 $27,875 0.0
Food Batchmakers 310 $25,096 2.9 190 $26,349 0.0
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders 45 $18,906 12.8 30 $22,143 21.4
Computer Control Programmers and Operators 620 $35,850 5.0 565 $36,977 5.5
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators,
and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 125 $26,818 4.8 95 $30,114 6.2
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders,
Metal and Plastic 55 $34,773 0.0 55 $34,773 0.0
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders,
Metal and Plastic 160 $27,396 0.0 150 $27,986 0.0
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters,
Operators and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 995 $24,983 2.9 805 $27,078 3.4
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.)
KANSAS; MALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators,
and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 130 $19,100 2.3 90 $21,375 3.4
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine
Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal
and Plastic 610 $25,125 10.1 485 $27,926 7.2
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators,
and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 160 $18,958 8.1 135 $20,491 5.9
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and
Tenders, Metal and Plastic 50 $28,750 0.0 40 $22,083 0.0
Machinists 7,190 $34,117 2.4 6,035 $35,924 2.6
Metal Furnace and Kiln Operators and Tenders 265 $22,067 0.7 195 $26,198 1.0
Model Makers and Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic 120 $35,833 5.9 90 $35,938 7.9
Molders and Molding Machine Setters, Operators, and
Tenders, Metal and Plastic 575 $25,018 4.0 425 $27,140 5.0
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders,
Metal and Plastic 60 $23,194 0.0 50 $23,056 0.0
Tool and Die Makers 1,245 $42,906 5.5 1,115 $44,743 5.9
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Workers 8,155 $26,344 2.4 6,140 $28,170 2.0
Heat Treating Equipment Equipment Setters, Operators,
and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 125 $37,000 0.0 100 $48,125 0.0
Lay-Out Workers, Metal and Plastic 60 $30,750 25.9 60 $30,750 25.9
Plating and Coating Machine Setters, operators, and
Tenders, Metal and Plastic 175 $30,600 0.0 145 $31,313 0.0
Tool Grinders, Filers and Sharpeners 155 $24,828 12.8 125 $29,375 0.0
Metalworkers and Plastic Workers, All Others 3,325 $27,214 3.3 2,690 $29,134 2.9
Bookbinders and Bindery Workers 265 $24,803 5.7 185 $26,420 8.1
Job Printers 870 $26,377 5.5 675 $30,607 6.1
Prepress Technicians and Workers 470 $28,958 8.3 370 $33,162 8.4
Printing Machine Operators 2,830 $30,764 4.5 2,495 $31,457 4.9
Laundry and Dry Cleaning Workers 770 $21,524 4.0 490 $26,399 6.3
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials 165 $34,167 0.0 135 $30,938 0.0
Sewing Machine Operators 345 $22,005 3.8 235 $23,469 5.5
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers 70 $14,063 5.8 40 $13,438 10.3
Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders 15 $45,982 0.0 0 . .
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Sewers 85 $15,833 17.4 75 $17,778 19.7
Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and
Tenders 15 $23,125 0.0 15 $23,125 0.0
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and
Tenders 65 $21,438 0.0 50 $22,188 0.0
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters,
Operators, and Tenders 10 $26,111 0.0 10 $25,972 0.0
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine
Setters, Operators, and Tenders 15 $20,625 0.0 10 $25,417 0.0
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and
Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers 0 . . 0 . .
Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers 0 . . 0 . .
Upholsterers 405 $25,982 6.2 305 $29,063 8.3
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other 70 $12,273 11.8 35 $38,068 24.2
TABLE 2. EARNINGS BY DETAILED OCCUPATION: 1999
(Data for Civilian Noninstitutional Workers From the 2000 Census. Workers who worked 50 weeks
or more and 35 or more hours per week in 1999 were classified as year-round full-time workers.)
KANSAS; MALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 850 $24,184 5.9 670 $25,833 6.9
Furniture Finishers 145 $22,426 21.7 105 $26,012 13.3
Model Makers and Patternmakers, Wood 0 . . 0 . .
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood 300 $19,079 6.7 180 $20,063 6.6
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders,
Except Sawing 175 $20,817 5.8 110 $22,891 0.0
Woodworkers, All Other 260 $13,839 18.0 130 $21,136 15.9
Power Plant Operators, Distributors, and Dispatchers 785 $47,589 5.6 695 $49,688 6.3
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators 620 $33,782 13.5 505 $37,237 11.5
Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System
Workers 820 $28,040 11.3 715 $29,073 9.2
Miscellaneous Plant and System Operators 735 $45,464 9.3 685 $46,324 9.6
Chemical Processing Machine Setters, Operators,
and Tenders 330 $33,750 10.6 255 $35,179 10.6
Crushing, Grinding, Polishing, Mixing, and Blending
Workers 1,185 $27,926 3.8 845 $30,782 3.9
Cutting Workers 965 $22,254 2.8 695 $24,577 2.3
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine
Setters, Operators, and Tenders 350 $30,827 4.6 290 $31,308 2.8
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and
Tenders 280 $38,333 7.2 240 $44,167 4.6
Inspectors, Testers, Sorter, Samplers, and Weighers 4,635 $31,695 13.6 3,670 $35,068 13.1
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers 225 $30,643 0.0 190 $30,643 0.0
Medical, Dental and Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians 530 $22,674 17.1 410 $24,966 15.1
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 1,515 $21,255 2.4 1,025 $24,022 3.6
Painting Workers 2,315 $28,674 3.1 1,825 $30,720 3.9
Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine
Workers 215 $22,963 19.4 175 $23,281 22.4
Semiconductor Processors 0 . . 0 . .
Cementing and Gluing Machine Operators and Tenders 115 $38,750 0.0 90 $41,136 0.0
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment
Operators and Tenders 85 $17,708 0.0 70 $22,188 0.0
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders 35 $25,677 20.0 25 $26,198 0.0
Etchers and Engravers 215 $31,563 7.9 175 $36,190 1.1
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, except Metal and
Plastic 190 $26,010 19.0 145 $27,212 20.5
Paper Goods Machines Setters, Operators, and Tenders 225 $27,321 11.1 185 $29,028 13.4
Tire Builders 760 $46,067 2.5 660 $46,750 2.1
Helpers-Production Workers 265 $25,671 12.5 140 $29,213 18.4
Production Workers, All Other 9,565 $25,892 4.6 7,065 $28,361 4.4
TRANSPORTATION AND MATERIAL MOVING OCCUPATIONS
Supervisors, Transportation and Material Moving
Workers 1,920 $35,721 15.9 1,605 $36,976 17.2
Aircraft Pilots and Flight Engineers 915 $48,750 60.0 645 $53,702 62.7
Air Traffic Controllers and Airfield Operations
Specialists 510 $79,643 40.2 475 $80,647 41.9
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.)
KANSAS; MALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency
Medical Technicians 4 $24,375 0.0 4 $23,750 0.0
Bus Drivers 1,985 $12,190 13.5 545 $23,924 16.0
Driver/Sales Workers and Truck Drivers 30,970 $27,319 4.6 22,065 $30,876 4.1
Taxi Drivers and Chauffers 795 $11,366 12.5 260 $20,938 8.5
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other 135 $6,250 14.2 35 $18,833 0.0
Locomotive Engineers and Operators 1,205 $60,184 8.9 1,030 $60,829 10.4
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators 365 $55,524 9.1 305 $57,396 8.5
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters 1,090 $56,317 10.6 875 $60,111 9.0
Subway, Streetcar, and Other Rail Transportation
Workers 155 $36,000 3.2 120 $37,417 4.1
Sailors and Marine Oilers 10 $20,625 66.7 4 $21,042 85.7
Ship and Boat Captains and Operators 4 $38,750 0.0 4 $38,750 0.0
Ship Engineers 4 $21,250 0.0 0 . .
Bridge and Lock Tenders 10 $32,000 0.0 10 $32,500 0.0
Parking Lot Attendants 95 $9,500 0.0 30 $14,333 0.0
Service Station Attendants 675 $19,336 8.3 440 $22,163 8.2
Transportation Inspectors 870 $43,313 7.3 745 $45,708 6.8
Other Transportation Workers 65 $21,875 9.5 35 $29,750 17.6
Conveyor Operators and Tenders 170 $26,458 5.3 125 $30,128 7.1
Crane and Tower Operators 460 $34,853 2.6 375 $37,228 3.2
Dredge, Excavating, and Loading Machine Operators 735 $26,299 1.4 535 $30,250 1.9
Hoist and Winch Operators 145 $27,917 4.9 135 $27,917 2.9
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 4,130 $25,349 3.2 3,050 $27,250 3.7
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 1,990 $18,083 4.9 1,225 $22,220 5.5
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Materials Movers,
Hand 14,495 $21,298 5.2 9,335 $25,662 4.4
Machine Feeders and Offbearers 235 $25,417 3.8 185 $25,750 4.8
Packers and Packagers, Hand 1,450 $18,879 8.1 825 $24,000 9.8
Pumping Station Operators 1,030 $31,552 5.9 840 $35,076 7.1
Refuse and Recyclable Materials Collectors 895 $14,031 1.6 480 $21,446 2.3
Shuttle Car Operators 10 $8,750 0.0 0 . .
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders 20 $27,708 0.0 10 $30,000 0.0
Material Moving Workers, All Other 685 $28,608 6.7 600 $30,272 7.4
