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.)
KENTUCKY; FEMALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
21 to 74 years 882,195 $17,663 21.5 502,105 $24,095 24.4
MANAGEMENT OCCUPATIONS
Chief executives 2,345 $41,225 45.5 1,805 $49,282 47.1
General and Operations Managers 2,825 $35,007 38.5 2,350 $36,380 37.8
Legislators 40 $28,194 65.9 25 $45,521 100.0
Advertising and Promotions Managers 570 $28,443 49.6 375 $32,270 43.5
Marketing and Sales Managers 4,140 $31,592 47.8 3,105 $36,038 45.1
Public Relations Managers 450 $38,514 72.1 350 $39,783 67.2
Administrative Services Managers 260 $36,739 22.1 215 $41,250 25.2
Computer and Information Systems Managers 875 $47,083 51.9 720 $50,531 56.0
Financial Managers 6,045 $30,780 32.3 4,955 $32,320 33.5
Human Resources Managers 3,420 $31,758 33.9 2,755 $34,395 35.0
Industrial Production Managers 660 $38,007 29.5 620 $38,378 31.2
Purchasing Managers 830 $34,557 27.0 690 $35,941 25.9
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 465 $28,468 14.0 365 $29,496 15.3
Farm, Ranch, and Other Agricultural Managers 620 $17,672 19.3 360 $22,941 20.7
Farmers and Ranchers 1,840 $7,951 17.2 810 $15,503 18.0
Construction Managers 475 $24,948 20.5 305 $32,750 25.7
Education Administrators 6,035 $30,474 63.8 3,745 $34,281 62.9
Engineering Managers 60 $50,962 79.0 55 $50,781 77.2
Food Service Managers 5,735 $18,985 11.4 3,955 $21,900 10.7
Funeral Directors 220 $27,315 20.6 165 $30,625 14.6
Gaming Managers 90 $20,385 17.0 50 $20,865 26.5
Lodging Managers 745 $19,330 27.6 510 $25,444 29.6
Medical and Health Services Managers 3,845 $38,079 46.9 3,135 $40,961 48.3
Natural Sciences Managers 25 $49,375 100.0 25 $49,375 100.0
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents 875 $27,813 8.4 525 $39,500 14.1
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association
Managers 2,365 $21,315 17.6 1,540 $25,797 19.9
Social and Community Service Managers 1,995 $25,969 53.8 1,465 $30,466 53.5
Managers, All Other 6,715 $28,398 30.8 5,205 $32,123 32.9
BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL OPERATIONS OCCUPATIONS
Agents and Business Managers of Artists,Performers,
and Athletes 115 $26,639 39.8 85 $26,972 41.4
Purchasing Agents and Buyers, Farm Products 40 $13,523 0.0 15 $12,031 0.0
Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 1,560 $16,310 21.5 740 $24,052 25.5
Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and
Farm Products 1,595 $28,240 20.1 1,345 $30,510 20.3
Claims Adusters, Appraisers, Examiners, and
Investigators 1,850 $28,427 30.2 1,520 $30,506 29.8
Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction,
Health and Safety, and Transportation 505 $29,967 39.4 385 $31,680 37.7
Cost Estimators 105 $26,250 25.2 75 $30,714 14.5
Table 2. EARNINGS BY DETAILED OCCUPATION: 1999 33
(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.)
KENTUCKY; 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 6,900 $28,253 38.8 5,115 $31,093 37.8
Logisticians 140 $21,701 12.8 105 $22,417 7.7
Management Analysts 1,565 $31,334 56.2 885 $37,485 51.1
Meeting and Convention Planners 190 $27,292 55.3 130 $30,476 64.4
Other Business Operations Specialists 1,575 $25,206 25.0 1,180 $26,724 24.4
Accountants and Auditors 11,805 $27,949 55.7 8,265 $31,705 57.1
Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate 470 $21,793 24.8 305 $25,278 25.3
Budget Analysts 250 $39,438 41.4 235 $39,938 42.6
Credit Analysts 180 $26,435 22.3 120 $29,076 23.1
Financial Analysts 110 $35,263 28.6 85 $35,147 22.6
Personal Financial Advisors 765 $26,802 46.8 580 $31,607 46.4
Insurance Underwriters 510 $29,844 30.3 365 $31,727 28.1
Financial Examiners 65 $31,016 64.2 60 $31,484 60.7
Loan Counselors and Officers 2,810 $26,223 17.0 2,310 $27,081 16.5
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 1,165 $25,743 19.3 695 $31,733 18.7
Tax Preparers 1,350 $9,153 17.2 400 $26,607 25.6
Financial Specialists, All Other 300 $25,179 17.5 230 $27,054 22.8
COMPUTER AND MATHEMATICAL OCCUPATIONS
Computer Scientists and System Analyts 1,780 $36,486 44.3 1,340 $39,802 45.7
Computer Programmers 1,645 $40,012 58.2 1,175 $43,528 54.0
Computer Software Engineers 855 $44,973 56.9 730 $48,750 55.1
Computer Support Specialists 1,275 $30,592 31.4 1,020 $32,289 32.3
Database Administrators 210 $28,047 48.3 165 $28,750 41.0
Network and Computer Systems Administrators 440 $30,375 26.1 340 $34,167 30.6
Network Systems and Data Communication Analysts 535 $30,159 37.1 350 $32,566 35.6
Actuaries 70 $40,000 100.0 60 $77,614 100.0
Mathematicians 10 $33,750 100.0 0 . .
Operations Research Analysts 345 $35,588 44.8 240 $36,667 38.8
Statisticians 150 $33,250 71.8 120 $34,833 72.1
Miscellaneous Mathematical Science Occupations 30 $31,726 100.0 30 $31,726 100.0
ARCHITECTURE, ENGINEERING OCCUPATIONS
Architects, Except Naval 210 $29,286 84.3 145 $32,350 90.2
Surveyors, Cartographers, and Photogrammetrists 95 $21,071 69.1 65 $24,554 54.0
Aerospace Engineers 10 $21,607 22.2 4 $66,250 100.0
Agricultural Engineers 0 . . 0 . .
Biomedical Engineers 0 . . 0 . .
Chemical Engineers 135 $52,188 93.2 95 $52,188 90.5
Civil Engineers 255 $36,447 71.3 190 $40,265 68.3
Computer Hardware Engineers 50 $25,577 36.0 25 $27,019 4.3
Electrical and Electronic Engineers 150 $35,000 66.0 130 $40,819 65.9
Environmental Engineers 45 $62,222 100.0 35 $64,107 100.0
Industrial Engineers, Including Health and Safety 420 $37,396 47.6 355 $41,518 48.7
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects 0 . . 0 . .
Table 2. EARNINGS BY DETAILED OCCUPATION: 1999 34
(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.)
KENTUCKY; FEMALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Materials Engineers 50 $50,625 65.3 45 $51,375 60.5
Mechanical Engineers 140 $31,667 57.1 100 $33,125 54.5
Mining and Geological Engineers,Including Mining
Safety Engineers 4 $51,250 100.0 4 $51,250 100.0
Nuclear Engineers 10 $31,250 100.0 10 $31,250 100.0
Petroleum Engineers 0 . . 0 . .
Engineers, All Others 185 $32,083 76.5 115 $37,438 73.5
Drafters 450 $23,722 21.0 295 $25,855 27.4
Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters 925 $27,484 11.9 725 $30,076 10.9
Surveying and Mapping Technicians 100 $18,611 14.7 55 $19,167 8.9
LIFE, PHYSICAL, AND SOCIAL SCIENCE OCCUPATIONS
Agricultural and Food Scientists 110 $13,676 86.4 30 $29,327 80.6
Biological Scientists 210 $28,836 93.8 160 $32,000 96.3
Conservation Scientists and Foresters 20 $20,357 68.2 10 $22,143 41.7
Medical Scientists 290 $31,250 100.0 195 $36,989 100.0
Astronomers and Physicists 20 $48,472 95.2 15 $49,028 94.1
Atmospheric and Space Scientists 30 $6,000 35.7 10 $48,750 0.0
Chemists and Materials Scientists 245 $29,815 87.7 165 $46,172 90.9
Environmental Scientists and Geoscientists 135 $31,053 84.3 110 $36,250 88.2
Physical Scientists, All Other 365 $27,368 97.3 250 $30,547 96.0
Economists 35 $22,500 100.0 15 $42,361 100.0
Market/Survey Researchers 415 $32,830 67.9 295 $34,434 64.6
Psychologists 985 $32,102 99.3 400 $40,403 98.2
Sociologists 4 $11,250 100.0 0 . .
Urban and Regional Planners 35 $35,893 64.9 35 $35,893 64.9
Miscellaneous Social Scientists and Related Workers 205 $19,107 82.9 105 $23,636 89.6
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians 210 $26,935 16.3 160 $28,676 16.7
Biological Technicians 35 $30,833 0.0 35 $30,833 0.0
Chemical Technicians 430 $25,477 16.9 330 $27,266 11.2
Geological and Petroleum Technicians 15 $50,625 46.7 10 $51,250 40.0
Nuclear Technicians 4 $53,750 100.0 4 $53,750 100.0
Other Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians 715 $17,500 29.3 380 $25,675 26.1
COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL SERVICES OCCUPATIONS
Counselors 4,990 $25,340 75.9 2,540 $26,845 76.0
Social Workers 7,955 $23,829 69.1 5,905 $25,781 67.4
Misc. Community and Social Service Specialists 2,015 $19,082 40.2 1,230 $25,167 43.6
Clergy 650 $17,455 73.3 350 $24,259 78.4
Directors, Religious Activities and Education 450 $22,083 61.2 255 $28,507 63.0
Religious Workers, All Other 605 $14,356 46.3 305 $23,466 58.0
LEGAL OCCUPATIONS
Lawyers 2,155 $44,300 99.7 1,575 $51,592 100.0
Judges, Magistrates, and Other Judicial Workers 240 $57,188 64.2 175 $60,288 70.7
Paralegals and Legal Assistants 2,660 $26,976 35.1 1,975 $29,823 35.3
Miscellaneous Legal Support Workers 1,600 $19,808 28.5 1,015 $22,271 21.8
Table 2. EARNINGS BY DETAILED OCCUPATION: 1999 35
(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.)
KENTUCKY; 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 6,615 $29,187 90.4 4,340 $36,524 91.5
Preschool and Kindergarten Teachers 6,150 $11,310 33.8 3,320 $15,839 34.0
Elementary and Middle School Teachers 37,270 $30,291 92.2 26,715 $32,629 95.4
Secondary School Teachers 6,315 $30,980 95.2 4,765 $33,371 97.5
Special Education Teachers 2,000 $28,067 86.4 1,555 $29,867 88.3
Other Teachers and Instructors 4,100 $10,506 48.1 1,140 $23,325 42.6
Archivists, Curators, and Museum Technicians 170 $23,897 75.1 130 $26,719 82.8
Librarians 2,325 $30,895 83.3 1,055 $32,813 82.3
Library Technicians 435 $9,051 10.3 125 $15,893 12.2
Teacher Assistants 13,655 $9,033 8.3 2,595 $11,453 6.9
Other Education, Training, and Library Workers 705 $30,953 72.8 360 $36,008 82.8
ARTS, DESIGN, ENTERTAINMENT, SPORTS, AND MEDIA
OCCUPATIONS
Artists and Related Workers 1,040 $14,243 39.6 430 $26,424 46.9
Designers 4,470 $16,792 33.2 2,370 $23,763 33.2
Actors 40 $14,375 80.5 20 $27,727 90.0
Producers and Directors 385 $25,417 68.6 245 $27,227 70.6
Athletes, Coaches, Umpires and Related Workers 460 $8,578 55.7 130 $30,357 62.3
Dancers and Choreographers 310 $11,167 2.9 20 $45,125 0.0
Musicians, Singers and Related Workers 455 $9,306 53.7 105 $31,667 73.6
Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related
Workers, All Other 160 $22,951 26.1 70 $24,444 25.0
Announcers 215 $12,083 36.1 70 $40,156 73.2
News Analysts, Reporters, and Correspondents 530 $23,611 72.8 335 $31,587 76.0
Public Relations Specialists 920 $27,289 55.7 655 $29,970 57.4
Editors 690 $24,865 73.6 420 $28,900 78.8
Technical Writers 170 $31,389 73.8 100 $34,674 67.0
Writers and Authors 580 $19,881 67.4 245 $29,196 72.2
Miscellaneous Media and Communication Workers 385 $18,667 28.2 140 $33,194 22.7
Broadcast and Sound Engineering Technicians and
Radio Operators 110 $14,922 15.6 45 $20,536 13.6
Photographers 465 $13,347 21.8 250 $25,735 29.4
Television, Video and Motion Picture Camera
Operators and Editors 40 $22,569 70.7 25 $23,194 100.0
Media and Communication Equipment Workers,
All Other 10 $1,250 0.0 0 . .
HEALTHCARE PRACTIONERS AND TECHNICAL OCCUPATIONS
Chiropractors 70 $31,471 84.3 35 $31,838 72.7
Dentists 400 $44,107 100.0 195 $72,321 100.0
Dieticians and Nutritionists 1,095 $26,264 64.0 730 $31,578 62.0
Optometrists 90 $56,389 100.0 45 $31,458 100.0
Pharmacists 1,575 $52,361 92.8 960 $65,309 97.8
Physicians and Surgeons 2,100 $68,083 98.5 1,470 $82,333 98.4
Physician Assistants 585 $28,155 43.4 355 $35,880 48.5
Table 2. EARNINGS BY DETAILED OCCUPATION: 1999 36
(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.)
KENTUCKY; FEMALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Podiatrists 20 $60,455 100.0 20 $60,455 100.0
Registered Nurses 34,355 $34,048 39.5 22,210 $37,931 38.3
Audiologists 65 $35,781 100.0 55 $37,344 100.0
Occupational Therapists 745 $40,924 92.2 385 $44,638 93.2
Physical Therapists 1,335 $39,174 79.5 795 $42,926 76.3
Radiation Therapists 130 $41,417 19.8 90 $46,000 22.7
Recreational Therapists 165 $20,304 65.6 100 $21,993 63.4
Respiratory Therapists 1,355 $26,005 12.3 750 $29,766 11.1
Speech-Language Pathologists 1,510 $35,233 96.8 685 $41,412 100.0
Therapists, All Others 895 $23,977 84.1 515 $26,851 91.1
Veterinarians 280 $46,196 100.0 220 $47,337 100.0
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practioners,
All Other 20 $16,667 38.9 10 $35,938 0.0
Clinical Lab Technologists and Technicians 3,830 $27,268 51.9 2,510 $32,000 50.4
Dental Hygienists 1,325 $26,717 27.5 410 $31,912 26.0
Diagnostic Related Technologists and Technicians 2,905 $27,097 11.4 2,035 $31,489 11.9
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 745 $20,774 9.0 540 $23,136 7.6
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practioners Support
Technicians 4,430 $16,692 9.0 2,610 $20,272 7.6
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 9,945 $22,326 6.1 6,145 $25,416 6.9
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 1,660 $17,197 7.5 1,035 $19,617 7.4
Opticians, Dispensing 375 $19,838 15.6 255 $23,708 17.4
Miscellaneous Health Technologists and Technicians 865 $20,089 16.3 625 $21,273 17.3
Other Healthcare Practioners and Technical
Occupations 455 $25,694 62.1 330 $28,885 70.8
HEALTHCARE SUPPORT OCCUPATIONS
Nursing, Psychiatric, and Home Health Aides 24,015 $13,109 3.2 11,995 $16,849 2.7
Occupational Therapist Assistants and Aides 75 $22,969 0.0 20 $35,667 0.0
Physical Therapist Assistants and Aides 885 $21,178 6.7 465 $28,475 8.2
Massage Therapists 335 $15,385 42.9 120 $20,673 37.8
Dental Assistants 2,770 $16,064 4.9 1,315 $19,768 3.1
Medical Assistants and Other Healthcare Support
Occupations 8,140 $15,856 5.8 4,680 $19,344 5.5
PROTECTIVE SERVICE OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Correctional
Officers 200 $30,513 37.9 160 $30,321 30.0
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and
Detectives 155 $35,560 23.9 135 $36,509 27.8
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Fire Fighting and
Prevention Workers 35 $36,094 25.7 30 $36,875 30.0
Supervisors, Protective Service Workers, All Other 195 $28,313 22.3 165 $30,089 26.1
Fire Fighters 70 $28,393 0.0 45 $33,000 0.0
Fire Inspectors 30 $21,346 26.7 30 $21,346 26.7
Baliffs, Correctional Officers and Jailers 1,355 $18,641 10.0 965 $20,864 10.2
Detectives and Criminal Investigators 200 $36,696 44.8 170 $35,833 39.5
Fish and Game Wardens 0 . . 0 . .
Table 2. EARNINGS BY DETAILED OCCUPATION: 1999 37
(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.)
KENTUCKY; FEMALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Parking Enforcement Workers 15 $18,750 0.0 15 $18,750 0.0
Police and Sheriff Patrol Officers 605 $27,864 27.4 475 $27,906 32.5
Transit and Railroad Police 0 . . 0 . .
Animal Control Workers 45 $20,395 0.0 40 $20,789 0.0
Private Detectives and Investigators 225 $20,000 10.3 185 $20,524 12.4
Security Guards and Gaming Surveillance Officers 1,515 $14,825 9.8 805 $19,534 11.7
Crossing Guards 270 $6,336 2.6 30 $15,833 0.0
Lifeguards and Other Protective Service Workers 1,070 $6,339 6.6 120 $19,375 28.1
FOOD PREPARATION AND SERVING RELATED OCCUPATIONS
Chefs and Head Cooks 425 $15,673 12.9 265 $18,780 14.4
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation
and Serving Workers 6,150 $14,582 4.0 3,465 $18,265 4.6
Cooks 18,160 $9,060 1.4 6,165 $12,758 1.1
Food Preparation Workers 3,685 $8,642 2.0 1,050 $14,903 2.4
Bartenders 1,865 $11,130 10.4 665 $16,496 2.8
Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers,
Including Fast Food 3,405 $8,271 3.6 1,100 $15,167 7.3
Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession and
Coffee Shop 795 $9,425 1.9 240 $13,780 3.4
Waiters and Waitresses 14,505 $8,731 4.1 4,150 $13,001 3.4
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant 1,195 $10,107 4.4 405 $16,832 3.2
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender
Helpers 1,370 $7,466 1.4 170 $15,476 3.0
Dishwashers 1,010 $5,962 1.7 240 $14,009 3.3
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee
Shop 1,205 $6,701 5.9 255 $12,005 0.0
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers,
All Other 25 $9,464 0.0 15 $10,000 0.0
BUILDING AND GROUNDS CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and
Janitorial Workers 1,120 $15,234 2.7 815 $18,293 1.1
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn
Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 80 $18,929 36.3 65 $20,500 22.7
Janitors and Building Cleaners 10,220 $9,560 0.9 3,810 $15,480 0.5
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 14,425 $8,818 1.2 5,130 $13,439 0.7
Pest Control Workers 20 $35,208 0.0 4 $51,250 0.0
Grounds Maintenance Workers 880 $10,568 9.6 275 $15,453 7.6
PERSONAL CARE AND SERVICE OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Gaming Workers 155 $15,000 30.1 85 $26,953 24.1
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service
Workers 895 $15,946 11.3 530 $21,236 10.4
Animal Trainers 260 $14,539 23.8 160 $18,906 28.3
Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 1,070 $11,564 10.7 535 $19,489 7.9
Table 2. EARNINGS BY DETAILED OCCUPATION: 1999 38
(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.)
KENTUCKY; FEMALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Gaming Workers 285 $28,424 8.4 160 $30,333 6.3
Motion Picture Projectionists 0 . . 0 . .
Ushers,Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers 85 $4,563 6.9 10 $11,250 0.0
Miscellaneous Entertainment Attendants and Related
Workers 345 $11,558 8.5 165 $15,598 14.4
Funeral Service Workers 35 $12,321 12.1 25 $13,125 7.7
Barbers 455 $12,040 0.9 200 $14,194 0.0
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 8,550 $11,766 6.2 4,050 $15,766 7.7
Miscellaneous Personal Appearance Workers 910 $12,066 8.7 360 $22,609 7.5
Baggage Porters, Bellhops, and Concierges 50 $30,625 0.0 45 $31,406 0.0
Tour and Travel Guides 245 $4,914 15.0 45 $17,375 0.0
Transportation Attendants 1,110 $22,381 27.8 400 $28,421 25.8
Child Care Workers 17,095 $6,905 7.6 5,755 $11,939 6.4
Personal and Home Care Aides 3,060 $8,583 3.2 1,055 $14,172 2.7
Recreation and Fitness Workers 1,920 $11,718 27.4 845 $20,403 31.5
Residential Advisors 545 $12,122 19.1 255 $17,336 18.6
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other 180 $7,027 11.1 45 $30,234 0.0
SALES AND RELATED OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales
Workers 19,160 $18,294 12.6 13,815 $20,890 12.9
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales
Workers 3,665 $25,294 20.0 2,840 $29,375 21.9
Cashiers 29,720 $9,168 2.7 10,405 $14,256 2.4
Counter and Rental Clerks 1,290 $10,596 6.0 525 $16,771 9.5
Parts Salespersons 200 $11,808 0.0 130 $15,000 0.0
Retail Salespersons 24,105 $10,796 12.8 8,670 $17,817 11.4
Advertising Sales Agents 1,370 $24,439 31.1 905 $27,342 37.8
Insurance Sales Agents 2,860 $23,382 19.8 2,150 $24,875 18.1
Securities, Commodities, and Finanancial Services
Sales Agents 1,230 $26,433 26.9 910 $28,750 25.8
Travel Agents 710 $18,409 29.5 405 $22,375 24.5
Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 2,495 $25,604 26.2 1,525 $31,418 27.3
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing 4,080 $26,400 40.2 2,700 $32,323 40.3
Models, Demonstrators, and Product Promoters 475 $5,668 14.9 60 $14,821 23.0
Real Estate Brokers and Sales Agents 3,725 $19,227 25.6 1,820 $27,896 29.4
Sales Engineers 4 $46,250 100.0 4 $46,250 100.0
Telemarketers 1,270 $8,460 5.3 370 $19,561 3.5
Door-To-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors
and Related Workers 1,560 $6,186 12.4 325 $18,512 11.6
Sales and Related Workers, All Other 1,420 $12,357 29.6 630 $28,025 39.3
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and
Administrative Support Workers 15,160 $24,464 15.7 11,405 $26,722 14.5
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 895 $16,923 2.1 565 $18,942 1.2
Table 2. EARNINGS BY DETAILED OCCUPATION: 1999 39
(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.)
KENTUCKY; FEMALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Telephone Operators 995 $18,140 8.1 590 $23,953 9.6
Communication Equipment Operators, All Other 85 $21,346 6.0 45 $21,587 11.1
Bill and Account Collectors 2,465 $18,363 9.2 1,405 $22,437 6.8
Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 5,125 $20,292 6.9 3,655 $21,690 5.5
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 21,810 $19,559 9.5 13,950 $22,229 7.3
Gaming Cage Workers 45 $20,250 0.0 30 $19,853 0.0
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 3,190 $20,910 6.0 2,270 $22,905 5.2
Procurement Clerks 320 $22,717 14.2 240 $24,390 15.8
Tellers 5,545 $15,212 6.1 3,265 $17,247 4.6
Brokerage Clerks 95 $25,821 9.5 85 $26,214 10.7
Correspondence Clerks 95 $21,023 24.2 65 $25,156 27.3
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks 1,015 $20,991 8.2 830 $22,122 9.3
Credit Authorizers, Checkers and Clerks 720 $19,817 13.1 570 $20,931 12.9
Customer Service Representatives 17,965 $19,622 12.0 11,135 $22,980 12.5
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs 605 $29,787 35.0 530 $31,214 32.6
File Clerks 3,135 $14,609 9.8 1,470 $20,222 7.6
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 1,475 $10,491 4.6 585 $15,532 7.3
Interviewers Except Eligibility and Loan 2,365 $9,843 11.2 775 $19,971 8.9
Library Assistants, Clerical 1,390 $9,978 20.7 345 $16,114 25.7
Loan Interviewers and Clerks 1,365 $22,393 8.0 1,055 $24,139 8.6
New Account Clerks 190 $18,697 20.6 155 $19,202 21.8
Order Clerks 1,470 $18,333 9.3 960 $22,819 5.6
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and
Timekeeping 515 $25,384 11.5 395 $26,921 13.1
Receptionists and Information Clerks 12,780 $14,426 8.0 6,165 $18,998 5.6
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and
Travel Clerks 1,025 $19,844 19.2 600 $26,365 20.5
Information and Record Clerks, All Other 855 $16,835 11.1 435 $22,837 14.3
Cargo and Freight Agents 80 $29,722 23.2 60 $28,750 18.0
Couriers and Messengers 565 $14,261 7.3 250 $19,388 10.4
Dispatchers 1,530 $20,758 3.5 1,085 $21,953 3.2
Meter Readers, Utilities 125 $30,962 4.8 105 $32,865 5.8
Postal Service Clerks 1,020 $32,692 8.3 615 $37,896 9.4
Postal Service Mail Carriers 1,800 $25,347 8.1 1,000 $35,657 8.5
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and
Processing Machine Operators 900 $30,842 5.7 570 $36,081 6.3
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 2,425 $23,692 16.8 1,760 $26,781 16.3
Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 3,980 $17,595 2.2 2,555 $21,509 2.0
Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 8,345 $14,236 2.2 4,680 $18,834 2.1
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers,
Recordkeeping 635 $19,145 5.7 425 $22,868 5.9
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 48,375 $19,437 9.8 31,135 $22,392 9.1
Computer Operators 2,175 $21,144 8.7 1,505 $23,050 8.9
Data Entry Keyers 7,455 $16,668 7.4 4,175 $20,832 5.7
Word Processors and Typists 1,880 $16,551 8.3 920 $21,865 6.6
Desktop Publishers 140 $30,208 26.8 95 $33,036 37.1
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 2,510 $20,505 9.6 1,715 $22,118 9.2
Table 2. EARNINGS BY DETAILED OCCUPATION: 1999 40
(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.)
KENTUCKY; 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 1,260 $14,920 5.2 665 $17,492 1.9
Office Clerks, General 16,460 $16,753 8.6 9,110 $21,926 6.9
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer 540 $15,392 5.7 265 $18,766 4.9
Proofreaders and Copy Markers 150 $18,938 13.2 75 $20,208 10.7
Statistical Assistants 420 $20,614 18.1 280 $25,609 22.6
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other 5,805 $21,453 20.2 4,085 $24,203 19.2
FARMING, FISHING, AND FORESTRY OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Farming, Fishing
and Forestry Workers 110 $20,455 16.1 85 $22,102 21.7
Agricultural Inspectors 25 $28,021 17.4 15 $27,500 28.6
Animal Breeders 80 $11,471 14.6 55 $13,929 9.3
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products 135 $12,978 0.0 65 $14,213 0.0
Miscellaneous Agricultural Workers 1,790 $6,267 9.8 560 $15,357 10.9
Fishers and Related Fishing Workers 0 . . 0 . .
Hunters and Trappers 20 $5,625 0.0 0 . .
Forest and Conservation Workers 15 $10,469 0.0 10 $11,250 0.0
Logging Workers 105 $12,548 13.6 45 $13,472 15.6
CONSTRUCTION AND EXTRACTION WORKERS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction
Trades and Extraction Workers 440 $26,583 13.2 305 $29,500 17.4
Boilermakers 25 $24,118 30.8 10 $23,750 0.0
Brickmasons, Blockmasons, and Stonemasons 105 $18,056 2.8 60 $20,893 0.0
Carpenters 430 $12,143 3.7 170 $23,854 4.1
Carpet, Floor and Tile Installers and Finishers 105 $12,639 0.0 45 $35,917 0.0
Cement Masons, Concrete Finishers, and Terrazzo
Workers 25 $16,985 0.0 25 $16,985 0.0
Contruction Laborers 695 $13,896 1.2 185 $18,859 0.0
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators 35 $25,341 0.0 10 $14,107 0.0
Pile-Driver Operators 0 . . 0 . .
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment
Operators 175 $22,273 0.0 75 $26,250 0.0
Drywall Installers, Ceiling Tile Installers, and
Tapers 115 $14,750 0.0 55 $19,250 0.0
Electricians 225 $25,255 11.5 175 $26,399 9.7
Glaziers 50 $12,321 24.5 10 $32,292 0.0
Insulation Workers 20 $25,250 0.0 4 $25,750 0.0
Painters, Construction and Maintenance 580 $11,463 5.0 195 $18,967 5.6
Paperhangers 50 $9,531 0.0 4 $8,750 0.0
Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 125 $26,193 0.0 60 $31,000 0.0
Plasterers and Stucco Masons 0 . . 0 . .
Reinforcing Iron Workers 0 . . 0 . .
Roofers 45 $15,833 0.0 20 $38,750 0.0
Sheet Metal Workers 90 $20,000 0.0 80 $21,667 0.0
Structural Iron and Steel Workers 10 $11,875 0.0 4 $33,750 0.0
Helpers, Construction Trades 35 $8,750 0.0 15 $23,438 0.0
Construction and Building Inspectors 70 $25,469 9.7 60 $25,547 11.9
Elevator Installers and Repairers 0 . . 0 . .
Table 2. EARNINGS BY DETAILED OCCUPATION: 1999 41
(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.)
KENTUCKY; FEMALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Fence Erectors 4 $13,750 0.0 0 . .
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers 4 $26,250 0.0 4 $28,750 0.0
Highway Maintenance Workers 15 $19,625 0.0 10 $18,750 0.0
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment
Operators 0 . . 0 . .
Septic Tank Services and Sewer Pipe Cleaners 4 $18,750 0.0 4 $18,750 0.0
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers 15 $17,321 0.0 15 $37,656 0.0
Derrick, Rotary Drill, and Service Unit Operators,
Oil, Gas, and Mining 0 . . 0 . .
Earth Drillers Except Oil and Gas 4 $41,250 0.0 0 . .
Explosives Workers, Ordnance handling Experts, and
Blasters 4 $23,750 0.0 4 $23,750 0.0
Mining Machine Operators 70 $23,929 0.0 40 $35,455 0.0
Roof Bolters, Mining 10 $18,750 0.0 10 $18,750 0.0
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas 0 . . 0 . .
Helpers - Extraction Workers 0 . . 0 . .
Other Extraction Workers 10 $9,792 0.0 0 . .
INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics,
Installers and Repairers 370 $27,348 10.5 280 $30,840 12.8
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine
Repairers 630 $21,194 15.7 385 $26,367 18.4
Radio and Telecommunications Equipment Installers
and Repairers 495 $27,500 4.3 360 $37,212 3.0
Avionics Technicians 0 . . 0 . .
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers 65 $47,750 9.2 45 $49,583 14.0
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Transportation
Equipment 0 . . 0 . .
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Industrial and
Utility 35 $37,981 37.1 30 $38,462 43.3
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor
Vehicles 35 $49,583 19.4 25 $51,786 29.2
Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers
and Repairers 0 . . 0 . .
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers 4 $1,250 0.0 0 . .
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 60 $35,750 15.3 45 $37,941 19.6
Automotive Body and Related Repairers 120 $11,250 5.0 65 $17,500 0.0
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers 15 $22,031 0.0 15 $22,031 0.0
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 345 $18,382 3.2 220 $20,107 0.0
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine
Specialists 45 $14,423 0.0 20 $23,375 0.0
Heavy Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Service
Technicians and Mechanics 45 $30,455 20.5 40 $29,844 23.1
Small Engine Mechanics 25 $32,000 20.8 25 $32,000 20.8
Miscellaneous Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Mechanics,
Installers, and Repairers 0 . . 0 . .
Table 2. EARNINGS BY DETAILED OCCUPATION: 1999 42
(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.)
KENTUCKY; FEMALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers 10 $24,643 0.0 10 $24,643 0.0
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration
Mechanics and Installers 60 $15,625 8.5 20 $34,750 23.8
Home Appliance Repairers 50 $15,938 0.0 35 $12,313 0.0
Industrial and Refractory Machinery Mechanics 495 $28,322 4.2 380 $30,744 5.5
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 240 $22,344 0.0 170 $23,611 0.0
Maintenance Workers, Machinery 20 $25,750 4.8 15 $26,250 0.0
Millwrights 40 $22,500 0.0 25 $21,563 0.0
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 65 $20,688 0.0 45 $21,938 0.0
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers 165 $20,272 5.5 105 $24,688 8.7
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers 105 $25,938 0.0 75 $31,875 0.0
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and
Repairers 185 $17,652 7.1 130 $18,553 0.0
Commercial Divers 0 . . 0 . .
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers 15 $16,250 0.0 4 $28,750 0.0
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers 25 $18,194 0.0 20 $18,750 0.0
Riggers 0 . . 0 . .
Signal and Track Switch Repairers 0 . . 0 . .
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 4 $20,313 0.0 4 $20,313 0.0
Other Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 220 $17,162 6.8 115 $25,000 0.0
PRODUCTION OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and
Operating Workers 5,480 $25,084 6.7 4,410 $26,546 6.8
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems
Assemblers 25 $13,750 0.0 25 $13,750 0.0
Electrical, Electronics, and Electromechanical
Assemblers 3,375 $20,465 2.3 2,165 $26,351 1.2
Engine and Other Machines Assemblers 160 $16,250 0.0 90 $21,458 0.0
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters 55 $22,250 0.0 55 $22,250 0.0
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators 14,135 $18,875 1.9 8,965 $22,773 1.4
Bakers 1,040 $10,918 4.6 490 $16,539 3.1
Butchers and Other Meat, Poultry, and Fish Processing
Workers 925 $13,828 0.4 505 $16,822 0.0
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine
Operators and Tenders 110 $20,500 0.0 80 $21,250 0.0
Food Batchmakers 635 $15,409 5.2 330 $19,964 7.2
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders 90 $15,370 0.0 25 $15,000 0.0
Computer Control Programmers and Operators 85 $26,667 0.0 65 $29,531 0.0
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators,
and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 65 $23,015 0.0 45 $24,632 0.0
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders,
Metal and Plastic 15 $23,000 0.0 10 $23,750 0.0
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders,
Metal and Plastic 100 $18,587 0.0 65 $20,750 0.0
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters,
Operators and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 1,595 $18,773 1.4 1,005 $21,598 1.0
Table 2. EARNINGS BY DETAILED OCCUPATION: 1999 43
(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.)
KENTUCKY; 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 75 $20,469 0.0 45 $31,667 0.0
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine
Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal
and Plastic 210 $16,651 0.0 135 $17,833 0.0
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators,
and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 20 $21,000 0.0 10 $25,208 0.0
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and
Tenders, Metal and Plastic 0 . . 0 . .
Machinists 305 $22,153 2.3 200 $25,294 3.5
Metal Furnace and Kiln Operators and Tenders 80 $30,625 6.1 55 $28,250 8.8
Model Makers and Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic 20 $31,750 15.8 15 $30,500 21.4
Molders and Molding Machine Setters, Operators, and
Tenders, Metal and Plastic 550 $16,351 1.5 315 $18,596 0.0
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders,
Metal and Plastic 100 $26,250 0.0 95 $26,591 0.0
Tool and Die Makers 100 $25,833 27.6 65 $30,962 26.6
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Workers 1,580 $21,213 1.6 1,040 $24,060 1.6
Heat Treating Equipment Equipment Setters, Operators,
and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 15 $35,417 0.0 10 $36,250 0.0
Lay-Out Workers, Metal and Plastic 20 $18,250 0.0 10 $19,000 0.0
Plating and Coating Machine Setters, operators, and
Tenders, Metal and Plastic 40 $27,656 15.4 35 $27,969 16.2
Tool Grinders, Filers and Sharpeners 4 $1,250 0.0 0 . .
Metalworkers and Plastic Workers, All Others 4,610 $20,122 0.9 3,225 $22,457 1.0
Bookbinders and Bindery Workers 645 $18,230 0.0 405 $20,666 0.0
Job Printers 285 $17,938 0.0 185 $18,813 0.0
Prepress Technicians and Workers 570 $15,864 11.6 340 $17,297 5.9
Printing Machine Operators 700 $17,845 3.3 430 $20,616 2.3
Laundry and Dry Cleaning Workers 2,180 $11,804 0.7 1,085 $16,080 0.6
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials 1,365 $11,919 0.0 725 $15,712 0.0
Sewing Machine Operators 11,885 $14,296 0.8 6,790 $16,495 0.3
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers 85 $14,000 2.4 50 $16,607 4.0
Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders 120 $18,839 0.0 85 $19,444 0.0
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Sewers 1,255 $9,125 15.2 525 $16,083 14.6
Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and
Tenders 15 $11,250 0.0 15 $11,250 0.0
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and
Tenders 45 $12,250 0.0 10 $18,281 0.0
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters,
Operators, and Tenders 115 $19,712 6.0 90 $25,294 7.8
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine
Setters, Operators, and Tenders 4 $8,500 0.0 4 $8,750 0.0
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and
Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers 4 $28,750 0.0 4 $28,750 0.0
Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers 20 $11,528 0.0 15 $11,806 0.0
Upholsterers 210 $9,773 0.9 85 $13,533 2.4
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other 155 $12,379 0.0 80 $14,537 0.0
Table 2. EARNINGS BY DETAILED OCCUPATION: 1999 44
(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.)
KENTUCKY; FEMALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 140 $12,070 4.3 80 $15,724 0.0
Furniture Finishers 90 $16,250 11.4 25 $18,438 0.0
Model Makers and Patternmakers, Wood 4 $8,750 0.0 0 . .
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood 220 $11,274 3.2 90 $12,444 8.0
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders,
Except Sawing 260 $15,096 0.0 135 $20,833 0.0
Woodworkers, All Other 115 $6,563 0.0 45 $14,338 0.0
Power Plant Operators, Distributors, and Dispatchers 90 $40,202 2.2 70 $40,170 2.9
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators 25 $46,042 8.0 25 $46,042 8.0
Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System
Workers 75 $35,391 8.0 75 $35,391 8.0
Miscellaneous Plant and System Operators 90 $31,019 9.1 65 $31,343 12.3
Chemical Processing Machine Setters, Operators,
and Tenders 355 $37,500 4.2 275 $42,734 0.0
Crushing, Grinding, Polishing, Mixing, and Blending
Workers 215 $21,378 3.2 145 $26,036 0.0
Cutting Workers 550 $16,146 2.0 305 $22,031 0.0
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine
Setters, Operators, and Tenders 320 $19,656 0.0 170 $27,679 0.0
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and
Tenders 205 $16,197 0.0 140 $19,750 0.0
Inspectors, Testers, Sorter, Samplers, and Weighers 8,230 $18,556 5.6 5,390 $21,769 5.8
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers 185 $13,750 36.4 85 $22,917 40.5
Medical, Dental and Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians 530 $18,661 4.7 365 $22,941 3.6
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 3,170 $17,273 1.5 1,885 $20,894 1.0
Painting Workers 625 $20,574 1.3 395 $27,150 2.0
Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine
Workers 410 $11,518 9.5 175 $16,776 9.1
Semiconductor Processors 20 $19,107 0.0 10 $33,750 0.0
Cementing and Gluing Machine Operators and Tenders 130 $12,153 0.0 60 $28,295 0.0
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment
Operators and Tenders 115 $14,625 4.3 85 $16,458 6.0
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders 0 . . 0 . .
Etchers and Engravers 105 $11,920 0.0 45 $15,833 0.0
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, except Metal and
Plastic 105 $12,273 36.8 40 $16,071 40.5
Paper Goods Machines Setters, Operators, and Tenders 325 $17,051 0.0 195 $22,303 0.0
Tire Builders 15 $12,500 0.0 10 $15,500 0.0
Helpers-Production Workers 195 $15,000 4.1 80 $30,938 0.0
Production Workers, All Other 11,055 $19,094 1.7 7,120 $22,008 1.4
TRANSPORTATION AND MATERIAL MOVING OCCUPATIONS
Supervisors, Transportation and Material Moving
Workers 980 $21,293 12.0 635 $27,692 15.5
Aircraft Pilots and Flight Engineers 135 $24,432 78.9 75 $25,156 82.7
Air Traffic Controllers and Airfield Operations
Specialists 70 $40,357 32.9 55 $45,469 41.8
Table 2. EARNINGS BY DETAILED OCCUPATION: 1999 45
(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.)
KENTUCKY; 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 $25,179 53.8 10 $25,893 77.8
Bus Drivers 4,905 $11,559 0.8 970 $20,445 0.6
Driver/Sales Workers and Truck Drivers 3,250 $14,626 2.3 1,625 $22,102 1.7
Taxi Drivers and Chauffers 585 $10,663 2.2 205 $14,219 3.9
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other 65 $15,057 0.0 25 $15,625 0.0
Locomotive Engineers and Operators 65 $43,173 9.0 50 $44,808 12.0
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators 0 . . 0 . .
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters 45 $22,500 6.5 30 $42,500 10.7
Subway, Streetcar, and Other Rail Transportation
Workers 10 $16,250 0.0 0 . .
Sailors and Marine Oilers 10 $11,250 0.0 0 . .
Ship and Boat Captains and Operators 4 $28,750 0.0 4 $28,750 0.0
Ship Engineers 0 . . 0 . .
Bridge and Lock Tenders 0 . . 0 . .
Parking Lot Attendants 90 $11,538 0.0 40 $13,421 0.0
Service Station Attendants 490 $10,345 4.7 245 $13,711 2.0
Transportation Inspectors 120 $32,500 4.9 100 $28,500 6.1
Other Transportation Workers 40 $18,182 13.2 10 $35,208 45.5
Conveyor Operators and Tenders 25 $7,321 0.0 10 $51,250 0.0
Crane and Tower Operators 90 $22,308 8.7 75 $23,194 10.7
Dredge, Excavating, and Loading Machine Operators 55 $20,000 0.0 20 $20,469 0.0
Hoist and Winch Operators 35 $22,083 0.0 35 $22,083 0.0
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 1,185 $21,626 1.4 850 $24,401 1.9
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 1,045 $10,263 1.1 335 $18,781 0.0
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Materials Movers,
Hand 7,425 $15,173 2.0 3,850 $19,923 1.1
Machine Feeders and Offbearers 560 $15,841 0.7 275 $19,556 0.0
Packers and Packagers, Hand 3,455 $14,569 1.9 1,900 $18,322 1.7
Pumping Station Operators 10 $13,750 0.0 10 $14,107 0.0
Refuse and Recyclable Materials Collectors 75 $8,824 0.0 40 $20,972 0.0
Shuttle Car Operators 4 $36,250 0.0 0 . .
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders 15 $14,205 0.0 15 $14,205 0.0
Material Moving Workers, All Other 215 $21,184 2.8 130 $28,472 0.0
