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.)
MAINE; BOTH SEXES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
21 to 74 years 644,600 $23,075 25.9 409,420 $29,746 27.6
MANAGEMENT OCCUPATIONS
Chief executives 4,650 $60,774 56.6 3,855 $66,440 56.1
General and Operations Managers 4,110 $45,517 42.0 3,625 $46,780 41.6
Legislators 325 $11,453 52.6 110 $40,000 45.5
Advertising and Promotions Managers 250 $40,058 40.9 175 $41,424 27.7
Marketing and Sales Managers 2,985 $39,972 47.4 2,425 $43,523 47.3
Public Relations Managers 285 $38,095 66.2 230 $38,621 68.4
Administrative Services Managers 400 $34,479 37.8 370 $35,294 36.1
Computer and Information Systems Managers 1,095 $51,346 53.7 950 $53,889 52.1
Financial Managers 3,925 $37,346 48.3 3,250 $41,138 49.1
Human Resources Managers 1,710 $35,172 39.5 1,465 $36,433 40.9
Industrial Production Managers 1,425 $42,760 36.9 1,235 $46,107 38.0
Purchasing Managers 670 $43,152 54.2 615 $43,043 52.6
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 720 $32,670 24.1 635 $34,886 24.6
Farm, Ranch, and Other Agricultural Managers 1,065 $26,579 21.9 795 $28,981 24.6
Farmers and Ranchers 2,135 $10,995 18.0 1,225 $17,067 17.4
Construction Managers 2,920 $35,516 17.4 2,185 $40,885 19.8
Education Administrators 3,455 $41,076 82.1 2,195 $46,402 83.5
Engineering Managers 600 $76,654 79.5 480 $76,125 80.6
Food Service Managers 3,360 $23,229 20.8 2,235 $30,143 20.8
Funeral Directors 245 $32,500 21.5 165 $42,396 16.2
Gaming Managers 50 $25,000 58.3 35 $41,667 61.1
Lodging Managers 1,435 $23,286 37.5 945 $29,809 40.4
Medical and Health Services Managers 2,365 $39,640 56.6 1,980 $41,947 58.0
Natural Sciences Managers 40 $46,563 95.1 30 $70,417 93.1
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents 640 $41,709 16.5 500 $44,349 17.0
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association
Managers 1,645 $31,271 35.5 1,130 $36,469 37.1
Social and Community Service Managers 1,915 $30,534 64.7 1,480 $33,774 64.4
Managers, All Other 9,575 $37,214 42.5 7,655 $41,125 42.6
BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL OPERATIONS OCCUPATIONS
Agents and Business Managers of Artists,Performers,
and Athletes 105 $40,833 48.1 75 $55,455 47.3
Purchasing Agents and Buyers, Farm Products 105 $23,333 7.5 75 $27,344 11.0
Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 1,400 $25,841 29.0 920 $31,896 29.6
Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and
Farm Products 1,070 $35,711 34.5 895 $37,071 33.8
Claims Adusters, Appraisers, Examiners, and
Investigators 1,980 $30,381 33.5 1,635 $31,903 34.4
Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction,
Health and Safety, and Transportation 440 $31,853 36.5 385 $32,500 36.3
Cost Estimators 390 $33,523 14.1 295 $39,063 15.3
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.)
MAINE; BOTH SEXES
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 3,540 $30,570 44.1 2,710 $34,391 41.4
Logisticians 110 $32,321 47.3 80 $41,389 48.8
Management Analysts 2,215 $38,027 75.6 1,410 $46,409 75.0
Meeting and Convention Planners 95 $26,250 36.8 75 $27,500 23.7
Other Business Operations Specialists 1,170 $27,543 30.9 945 $29,192 29.7
Accountants and Auditors 5,935 $31,351 64.3 4,365 $35,445 64.1
Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate 680 $34,432 45.8 550 $38,125 48.9
Budget Analysts 130 $38,636 56.2 100 $39,545 52.0
Credit Analysts 285 $33,081 49.7 245 $33,459 47.7
Financial Analysts 120 $51,979 85.1 105 $50,938 83.2
Personal Financial Advisors 1,120 $41,196 72.4 805 $46,507 71.0
Insurance Underwriters 405 $37,736 46.5 335 $37,609 45.8
Financial Examiners 40 $60,313 77.5 40 $60,313 77.5
Loan Counselors and Officers 1,255 $35,452 48.1 1,095 $36,463 50.2
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 495 $26,332 34.1 360 $31,429 39.9
Tax Preparers 595 $15,485 48.3 230 $24,079 40.9
Financial Specialists, All Other 260 $33,500 56.9 240 $36,944 56.2
COMPUTER AND MATHEMATICAL OCCUPATIONS
Computer Scientists and System Analyts 2,315 $39,805 46.7 1,905 $41,492 45.4
Computer Programmers 1,805 $45,320 52.1 1,395 $47,193 51.9
Computer Software Engineers 1,260 $52,449 64.2 1,085 $53,565 63.4
Computer Support Specialists 1,505 $31,976 30.7 1,090 $35,515 29.4
Database Administrators 205 $52,273 69.1 155 $57,708 72.5
Network and Computer Systems Administrators 700 $37,431 43.1 620 $38,601 42.0
Network Systems and Data Communication Analysts 850 $34,886 54.0 570 $42,399 51.7
Actuaries 120 $60,893 95.0 100 $60,714 93.9
Mathematicians 0 . . 0 . .
Operations Research Analysts 265 $44,063 74.0 205 $46,339 67.0
Statisticians 45 $29,306 100.0 25 $33,438 100.0
Miscellaneous Mathematical Science Occupations 10 $44,375 80.0 10 $44,375 80.0
ARCHITECTURE, ENGINEERING OCCUPATIONS
Architects, Except Naval 845 $39,236 73.4 615 $47,981 80.5
Surveyors, Cartographers, and Photogrammetrists 300 $28,523 80.4 235 $32,050 82.3
Aerospace Engineers 115 $70,781 71.3 95 $72,955 71.9
Agricultural Engineers 4 $27,083 100.0 4 $27,083 100.0
Biomedical Engineers 4 $26,250 0.0 4 $27,083 0.0
Chemical Engineers 125 $60,192 92.7 120 $60,769 92.4
Civil Engineers 1,080 $46,395 77.4 965 $46,653 79.8
Computer Hardware Engineers 145 $37,109 28.7 100 $44,191 30.3
Electrical and Electronic Engineers 915 $54,718 65.9 765 $56,170 65.7
Environmental Engineers 165 $38,867 82.8 135 $40,000 82.1
Industrial Engineers, Including Health and Safety 855 $46,406 51.9 685 $47,845 49.3
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects 705 $54,813 82.2 565 $56,165 77.7
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.)
MAINE; BOTH SEXES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Materials Engineers 170 $50,385 64.5 145 $50,573 62.6
Mechanical Engineers 780 $53,289 63.6 715 $54,441 63.5
Mining and Geological Engineers,Including Mining
Safety Engineers 0 . . 0 . .
Nuclear Engineers 90 $50,278 60.2 65 $40,375 46.2
Petroleum Engineers 10 $71,250 81.8 4 $27,500 50.0
Engineers, All Others 1,195 $50,831 69.5 1,010 $51,414 71.1
Drafters 870 $31,336 21.4 680 $34,552 16.9
Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters 2,120 $37,688 13.7 1,715 $41,258 13.5
Surveying and Mapping Technicians 450 $26,630 20.2 350 $30,806 26.1
LIFE, PHYSICAL, AND SOCIAL SCIENCE OCCUPATIONS
Agricultural and Food Scientists 220 $30,813 63.1 155 $33,889 77.9
Biological Scientists 510 $32,750 91.0 400 $36,178 92.0
Conservation Scientists and Foresters 410 $38,859 72.9 325 $41,810 76.4
Medical Scientists 220 $49,844 100.0 175 $50,089 100.0
Astronomers and Physicists 55 $38,684 70.4 55 $38,684 70.4
Atmospheric and Space Scientists 65 $58,958 87.7 55 $60,781 85.5
Chemists and Materials Scientists 175 $33,984 79.4 125 $36,071 86.5
Environmental Scientists and Geoscientists 460 $35,393 84.8 360 $38,542 83.1
Physical Scientists, All Other 345 $31,092 95.3 260 $31,660 99.2
Economists 95 $70,066 100.0 75 $71,184 100.0
Market/Survey Researchers 335 $29,861 57.7 235 $31,591 50.0
Psychologists 1,160 $40,860 97.8 665 $46,743 97.9
Sociologists 4 $18,750 0.0 4 $18,750 0.0
Urban and Regional Planners 100 $44,375 88.9 75 $45,078 100.0
Miscellaneous Social Scientists and Related Workers 325 $17,578 65.6 165 $26,667 67.7
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians 150 $24,762 13.5 95 $25,990 17.5
Biological Technicians 175 $25,703 46.3 125 $33,594 36.8
Chemical Technicians 490 $35,517 12.1 400 $36,034 9.3
Geological and Petroleum Technicians 30 $36,786 6.3 25 $45,417 0.0
Nuclear Technicians 4 $8,750 0.0 0 . .
Other Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians 915 $20,789 25.2 565 $29,511 30.3
COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL SERVICES OCCUPATIONS
Counselors 3,530 $24,839 66.2 2,085 $28,254 66.5
Social Workers 4,760 $26,854 73.6 3,310 $29,517 74.2
Misc. Community and Social Service Specialists 1,765 $22,896 48.3 1,210 $25,884 50.3
Clergy 2,005 $23,330 78.7 1,455 $26,796 80.5
Directors, Religious Activities and Education 145 $21,518 44.1 105 $23,516 51.4
Religious Workers, All Other 265 $11,779 52.9 110 $21,625 46.8
LEGAL OCCUPATIONS
Lawyers 2,870 $62,405 99.8 2,395 $71,915 99.7
Judges, Magistrates, and Other Judicial Workers 215 $55,288 89.2 170 $73,125 86.3
Paralegals and Legal Assistants 1,240 $28,438 30.0 860 $30,459 27.7
Miscellaneous Legal Support Workers 735 $24,107 49.5 465 $29,583 43.1
TABLE 2. EARNINGS BY DETAILED OCCUPATION: 1999
(Data for Civilian Noninstitutional Workers From the 2000 Census. Workers who worked 50 weeks
or more and 35 or more hours per week in 1999 were classified as year-round full-time workers.)
MAINE; BOTH SEXES
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 5,390 $33,926 87.6 3,355 $42,219 92.8
Preschool and Kindergarten Teachers 1,650 $13,629 45.7 865 $19,464 52.3
Elementary and Middle School Teachers 18,255 $30,006 88.8 12,950 $33,849 93.9
Secondary School Teachers 5,095 $31,488 92.7 3,965 $34,525 95.5
Special Education Teachers 2,215 $20,750 73.9 1,580 $26,250 82.1
Other Teachers and Instructors 3,555 $15,119 54.6 1,215 $28,481 52.0
Archivists, Curators, and Museum Technicians 280 $25,848 78.1 160 $31,700 81.3
Librarians 1,210 $18,038 72.6 445 $32,328 83.4
Library Technicians 245 $10,547 9.3 70 $19,948 23.2
Teacher Assistants 2,910 $10,634 18.8 435 $20,214 24.3
Other Education, Training, and Library Workers 700 $21,250 58.6 310 $34,400 58.7
ARTS, DESIGN, ENTERTAINMENT, SPORTS, AND MEDIA
OCCUPATIONS
Artists and Related Workers 1,570 $10,013 51.6 715 $22,092 54.1
Designers 3,065 $26,680 33.3 1,990 $33,059 31.8
Actors 55 $18,125 50.9 10 $28,750 0.0
Producers and Directors 540 $26,690 51.0 385 $31,103 53.2
Athletes, Coaches, Umpires and Related Workers 815 $16,708 55.3 310 $33,500 66.0
Dancers and Choreographers 20 $11,042 0.0 0 . .
Musicians, Singers and Related Workers 515 $8,693 40.3 90 $16,250 45.6
Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related
Workers, All Other 125 $11,728 40.2 55 $17,321 56.6
Announcers 300 $24,097 35.1 165 $27,337 36.8
News Analysts, Reporters, and Correspondents 595 $25,232 74.1 360 $27,550 77.3
Public Relations Specialists 570 $27,237 62.8 370 $31,903 59.3
Editors 900 $24,233 70.2 535 $30,689 70.0
Technical Writers 175 $41,932 63.3 110 $45,625 61.5
Writers and Authors 1,025 $17,308 79.3 490 $25,430 80.7
Miscellaneous Media and Communication Workers 175 $17,344 19.4 80 $22,500 9.8
Broadcast and Sound Engineering Technicians and
Radio Operators 300 $26,518 33.3 215 $31,667 20.6
Photographers 530 $20,167 35.7 290 $24,000 36.0
Television, Video and Motion Picture Camera
Operators and Editors 55 $21,150 68.4 40 $21,500 60.0
Media and Communication Equipment Workers,
All Other 0 . . 0 . .
HEALTHCARE PRACTIONERS AND TECHNICAL OCCUPATIONS
Chiropractors 200 $58,750 97.0 115 $75,288 100.0
Dentists 640 $106,324 100.0 375 $135,500 100.0
Dieticians and Nutritionists 355 $20,550 54.6 195 $30,208 52.8
Optometrists 130 $92,083 100.0 120 $91,250 100.0
Pharmacists 840 $67,477 96.6 655 $70,562 96.0
Physicians and Surgeons 3,490 $113,977 100.0 2,610 $129,769 100.0
Physician Assistants 595 $45,357 64.3 370 $53,854 68.4
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.)
MAINE; BOTH SEXES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Podiatrists 55 $117,917 100.0 30 $128,654 100.0
Registered Nurses 12,750 $35,497 52.0 7,140 $40,905 50.5
Audiologists 40 $45,893 79.5 30 $45,357 71.4
Occupational Therapists 540 $34,333 90.9 250 $41,250 94.8
Physical Therapists 785 $37,054 94.1 430 $41,912 92.4
Radiation Therapists 60 $41,196 20.0 45 $41,957 26.1
Recreational Therapists 75 $25,833 82.4 55 $26,905 91.1
Respiratory Therapists 385 $36,250 25.1 255 $41,534 33.1
Speech-Language Pathologists 610 $32,473 99.3 280 $36,433 100.0
Therapists, All Others 515 $22,768 73.2 260 $35,508 73.6
Veterinarians 385 $55,337 100.0 305 $65,882 100.0
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practioners,
All Other 80 $11,765 71.8 45 $11,563 59.1
Clinical Lab Technologists and Technicians 1,510 $26,330 41.8 1,005 $30,579 44.2
Dental Hygienists 820 $31,500 23.8 250 $35,927 20.2
Diagnostic Related Technologists and Technicians 1,075 $30,466 14.2 685 $35,269 13.6
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 725 $27,986 26.5 515 $32,404 20.8
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practioners Support
Technicians 1,965 $18,430 13.6 1,240 $21,348 8.2
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 2,400 $22,195 3.5 1,270 $26,685 2.4
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 480 $18,040 9.4 275 $22,278 9.2
Opticians, Dispensing 195 $23,588 5.6 160 $24,421 6.9
Miscellaneous Health Technologists and Technicians 480 $22,757 24.9 295 $25,762 25.6
Other Healthcare Practioners and Technical
Occupations 320 $35,625 63.9 225 $40,300 68.6
HEALTHCARE SUPPORT OCCUPATIONS
Nursing, Psychiatric, and Home Health Aides 11,700 $15,316 7.3 5,820 $19,384 7.0
Occupational Therapist Assistants and Aides 140 $22,300 9.3 65 $26,071 3.0
Physical Therapist Assistants and Aides 240 $21,316 30.2 155 $25,461 25.2
Massage Therapists 440 $12,125 47.7 90 $19,375 44.6
Dental Assistants 900 $19,646 3.7 525 $21,870 5.0
Medical Assistants and Other Healthcare Support
Occupations 3,650 $17,682 11.0 2,080 $21,526 11.1
PROTECTIVE SERVICE OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Correctional
Officers 230 $30,357 15.5 215 $31,027 11.5
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and
Detectives 540 $40,278 17.8 485 $40,536 18.3
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Fire Fighting and
Prevention Workers 165 $46,831 14.1 145 $46,991 16.1
Supervisors, Protective Service Workers, All Other 290 $31,053 23.1 265 $31,217 24.7
Fire Fighters 1,000 $38,800 12.6 920 $38,934 13.3
Fire Inspectors 115 $34,375 25.0 105 $36,250 27.4
Baliffs, Correctional Officers and Jailers 1,005 $26,973 10.1 860 $27,861 8.6
Detectives and Criminal Investigators 305 $38,636 35.3 260 $39,167 33.5
Fish and Game Wardens 100 $32,917 32.4 90 $33,889 37.5
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.)
MAINE; BOTH SEXES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Parking Enforcement Workers 35 $29,375 18.2 25 $33,333 23.1
Police and Sheriff Patrol Officers 2,225 $33,614 22.5 1,985 $34,659 23.5
Transit and Railroad Police 10 $21,250 0.0 0 . .
Animal Control Workers 110 $21,154 28.2 35 $35,329 60.6
Private Detectives and Investigators 260 $29,783 34.6 170 $38,542 30.0
Security Guards and Gaming Surveillance Officers 2,175 $21,103 11.8 1,375 $27,977 11.1
Crossing Guards 270 $4,516 0.0 40 $21,719 0.0
Lifeguards and Other Protective Service Workers 270 $13,125 23.4 85 $24,808 38.4
FOOD PREPARATION AND SERVING RELATED OCCUPATIONS
Chefs and Head Cooks 1,360 $18,841 13.0 810 $23,236 10.9
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation
and Serving Workers 2,495 $17,267 11.9 1,560 $21,589 12.8
Cooks 7,725 $11,366 3.9 2,930 $16,988 3.2
Food Preparation Workers 2,170 $9,772 4.5 750 $16,413 6.1
Bartenders 1,275 $12,277 12.2 410 $18,900 11.3
Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers,
Including Fast Food 1,370 $9,483 3.0 395 $13,906 6.6
Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession and
Coffee Shop 335 $8,340 4.5 120 $14,485 2.5
Waiters and Waitresses 6,615 $11,096 9.7 1,910 $16,114 9.1
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant 585 $11,701 4.8 280 $16,326 7.1
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender
Helpers 525 $8,750 5.4 140 $15,909 4.3
Dishwashers 975 $8,027 3.0 280 $13,491 0.0
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee
Shop 410 $7,279 11.7 80 $15,536 17.1
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers,
All Other 20 $9,167 22.7 4 $41,250 0.0
BUILDING AND GROUNDS CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and
Janitorial Workers 1,000 $20,253 8.4 730 $22,544 9.7
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn
Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 660 $26,738 19.9 470 $30,296 14.2
Janitors and Building Cleaners 9,605 $16,665 4.4 5,350 $21,878 4.0
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 6,225 $8,964 2.5 1,950 $15,441 2.5
Pest Control Workers 95 $20,521 3.2 40 $26,250 0.0
Grounds Maintenance Workers 3,795 $13,347 10.5 1,545 $22,302 8.5
PERSONAL CARE AND SERVICE OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Gaming Workers 135 $25,875 33.8 80 $26,094 32.5
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service
Workers 575 $20,563 23.7 320 $25,898 21.9
Animal Trainers 105 $14,625 9.3 60 $18,250 3.3
Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 560 $10,093 10.4 305 $14,408 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.)
MAINE; BOTH SEXES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Gaming Workers 45 $2,446 11.1 15 $31,250 0.0
Motion Picture Projectionists 45 $10,208 21.3 4 $80,750 0.0
Ushers,Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers 90 $7,083 6.8 15 $18,000 0.0
Miscellaneous Entertainment Attendants and Related
Workers 435 $13,200 18.2 115 $28,125 22.1
Funeral Service Workers 135 $13,625 27.8 60 $19,844 22.0
Barbers 325 $16,306 6.1 210 $23,917 5.3
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 3,420 $12,550 4.3 1,400 $16,559 3.0
Miscellaneous Personal Appearance Workers 215 $10,750 7.0 60 $16,905 18.3
Baggage Porters, Bellhops, and Concierges 25 $11,250 0.0 10 $16,250 0.0
Tour and Travel Guides 250 $5,625 32.5 25 $12,917 18.5
Transportation Attendants 265 $22,679 33.6 180 $26,250 29.8
Child Care Workers 7,215 $10,560 12.2 3,470 $16,424 9.6
Personal and Home Care Aides 3,390 $11,560 9.0 1,415 $17,101 9.4
Recreation and Fitness Workers 1,355 $14,954 32.0 595 $22,061 34.3
Residential Advisors 685 $16,152 27.2 375 $19,367 18.4
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other 135 $11,591 14.7 75 $15,511 10.7
SALES AND RELATED OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales
Workers 16,015 $25,077 20.7 12,410 $27,469 21.2
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales
Workers 4,660 $33,578 28.9 3,735 $36,963 30.3
Cashiers 10,160 $9,746 6.4 3,285 $16,031 7.5
Counter and Rental Clerks 690 $11,694 7.5 315 $21,094 2.5
Parts Salespersons 840 $26,607 4.6 730 $28,377 5.3
Retail Salespersons 14,530 $14,496 17.8 7,280 $23,550 18.1
Advertising Sales Agents 865 $26,365 38.6 600 $30,233 39.4
Insurance Sales Agents 2,500 $29,111 40.8 1,805 $31,305 42.9
Securities, Commodities, and Finanancial Services
Sales Agents 900 $27,468 49.9 585 $31,181 43.8
Travel Agents 600 $20,882 29.0 370 $24,722 21.5
Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 1,700 $31,119 34.4 1,155 $36,209 35.9
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing 5,615 $36,715 35.9 4,440 $40,548 36.4
Models, Demonstrators, and Product Promoters 255 $9,028 20.6 50 $20,156 24.5
Real Estate Brokers and Sales Agents 2,775 $27,969 42.0 1,735 $36,535 39.2
Sales Engineers 135 $52,105 74.3 125 $52,171 76.8
Telemarketers 2,060 $11,380 14.0 735 $19,909 16.5
Door-To-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors
and Related Workers 985 $11,286 11.5 275 $27,260 16.6
Sales and Related Workers, All Other 1,195 $25,184 41.9 780 $31,738 40.3
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and
Administrative Support Workers 8,135 $25,750 21.6 6,425 $27,478 21.9
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 485 $15,718 5.6 240 $19,344 2.5
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.)
MAINE; BOTH SEXES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Telephone Operators 275 $19,839 7.3 165 $23,875 3.6
Communication Equipment Operators, All Other 50 $15,000 0.0 25 $19,659 0.0
Bill and Account Collectors 695 $22,606 12.4 500 $25,211 13.3
Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 2,175 $20,444 11.7 1,565 $21,944 10.6
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 9,620 $19,012 16.0 5,615 $22,563 13.5
Gaming Cage Workers 0 . . 0 . .
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 985 $21,989 16.6 680 $24,473 12.7
Procurement Clerks 100 $26,726 24.8 75 $27,083 33.3
Tellers 2,240 $15,665 4.5 1,310 $17,188 3.1
Brokerage Clerks 55 $19,904 40.0 40 $25,278 39.5
Correspondence Clerks 10 $2,500 0.0 0 . .
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks 320 $22,772 14.7 240 $24,592 10.0
Credit Authorizers, Checkers and Clerks 355 $21,185 19.0 260 $22,067 18.2
Customer Service Representatives 8,630 $20,304 20.0 5,290 $24,259 20.7
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs 350 $28,750 25.5 280 $30,366 27.0
File Clerks 1,025 $13,607 15.4 445 $20,736 14.0
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 710 $11,480 19.2 265 $15,603 11.4
Interviewers Except Eligibility and Loan 1,420 $11,393 27.8 345 $22,200 30.9
Library Assistants, Clerical 730 $10,060 32.5 165 $22,455 50.3
Loan Interviewers and Clerks 495 $21,593 16.9 410 $24,118 12.9
New Account Clerks 110 $15,917 6.4 55 $21,875 12.3
Order Clerks 1,165 $12,342 19.5 345 $23,532 17.3
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and
Timekeeping 275 $23,295 18.5 200 $25,972 14.6
Receptionists and Information Clerks 4,655 $15,069 12.4 2,210 $19,698 11.1
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and
Travel Clerks 635 $14,297 26.8 250 $20,972 15.5
Information and Record Clerks, All Other 450 $16,480 22.6 220 $22,438 18.8
Cargo and Freight Agents 75 $20,313 27.3 45 $44,375 44.4
Couriers and Messengers 1,285 $25,072 5.7 835 $34,851 2.2
Dispatchers 1,395 $22,204 6.4 975 $26,007 6.6
Meter Readers, Utilities 140 $28,281 18.0 105 $32,188 23.4
Postal Service Clerks 1,195 $36,756 15.6 880 $38,922 15.0
Postal Service Mail Carriers 1,725 $35,344 16.2 1,320 $38,082 18.8
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and
Processing Machine Operators 815 $34,602 15.6 625 $37,870 16.1
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 1,550 $30,556 19.7 1,160 $35,860 20.2
Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 2,555 $21,589 6.3 1,865 $23,900 6.7
Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 4,760 $17,887 7.3 2,760 $22,994 7.5
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers,
Recordkeeping 470 $22,905 14.9 290 $28,958 18.2
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 17,800 $19,924 11.8 10,610 $23,016 11.1
Computer Operators 935 $22,616 16.5 700 $26,121 13.7
Data Entry Keyers 2,105 $17,677 11.5 1,395 $20,664 9.3
Word Processors and Typists 1,080 $16,302 8.2 580 $21,015 5.7
Desktop Publishers 95 $27,011 28.9 65 $25,577 27.3
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 1,525 $25,589 21.5 1,140 $26,424 21.2
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.)
MAINE; BOTH SEXES
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 650 $16,429 9.7 410 $19,873 3.4
Office Clerks, General 6,050 $16,112 15.0 3,130 $22,055 14.0
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer 200 $12,308 13.6 85 $26,905 18.6
Proofreaders and Copy Markers 110 $18,125 53.2 45 $25,329 66.7
Statistical Assistants 180 $17,431 26.8 90 $28,269 9.1
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other 2,865 $21,301 31.6 1,805 $26,140 29.8
FARMING, FISHING, AND FORESTRY OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Farming, Fishing
and Forestry Workers 485 $27,266 16.7 315 $31,453 16.8
Agricultural Inspectors 65 $40,000 26.6 50 $46,250 28.6
Animal Breeders 25 $23,125 17.4 20 $24,375 19.0
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products 225 $10,278 3.1 75 $20,000 2.6
Miscellaneous Agricultural Workers 2,615 $12,085 6.3 1,105 $18,913 7.9
Fishers and Related Fishing Workers 5,255 $23,944 6.4 2,335 $29,476 7.3
Hunters and Trappers 10 $10,625 27.3 4 $28,750 0.0
Forest and Conservation Workers 130 $18,125 31.8 50 $27,500 28.0
Logging Workers 3,395 $20,878 3.2 1,560 $22,801 3.2
CONSTRUCTION AND EXTRACTION WORKERS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction
Trades and Extraction Workers 5,210 $31,990 9.2 3,820 $35,817 9.3
Boilermakers 145 $28,074 14.5 85 $28,346 4.6
Brickmasons, Blockmasons, and Stonemasons 930 $21,351 8.6 460 $26,801 8.5
Carpenters 11,965 $21,587 9.3 7,080 $25,747 8.2
Carpet, Floor and Tile Installers and Finishers 635 $25,320 0.9 440 $27,439 0.5
Cement Masons, Concrete Finishers, and Terrazzo
Workers 205 $21,563 0.0 150 $22,917 0.0
Contruction Laborers 4,560 $20,268 5.5 2,370 $26,250 4.6
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators 170 $17,236 1.8 60 $21,250 0.0
Pile-Driver Operators 70 $40,938 0.0 50 $42,125 0.0
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment
Operators 2,335 $27,290 1.8 1,550 $28,889 1.4
Drywall Installers, Ceiling Tile Installers, and
Tapers 825 $23,865 2.2 445 $26,975 0.0
Electricians 4,020 $32,255 6.2 3,280 $35,039 4.9
Glaziers 245 $26,441 0.0 180 $26,992 0.0
Insulation Workers 325 $30,533 1.9 285 $31,021 2.1
Painters, Construction and Maintenance 2,730 $17,343 8.5 1,275 $24,208 7.0
Paperhangers 80 $19,844 37.8 40 $26,146 0.0
Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 3,020 $30,384 3.2 2,330 $31,477 3.6
Plasterers and Stucco Masons 55 $38,646 13.2 20 $51,818 35.0
Reinforcing Iron Workers 20 $26,667 20.0 20 $27,083 22.2
Roofers 555 $21,405 0.7 345 $23,095 0.6
Sheet Metal Workers 1,040 $30,991 1.3 845 $31,300 1.2
Structural Iron and Steel Workers 420 $28,578 0.5 240 $27,688 0.0
Helpers, Construction Trades 515 $15,139 4.7 260 $21,074 3.5
Construction and Building Inspectors 255 $30,469 36.1 150 $35,577 32.2
Elevator Installers and Repairers 50 $52,045 5.8 45 $55,694 7.0
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.)
MAINE; BOTH SEXES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Fence Erectors 110 $23,625 1.8 45 $19,250 4.4
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers 120 $21,929 5.0 85 $26,563 7.0
Highway Maintenance Workers 1,085 $23,403 3.1 780 $25,802 3.8
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment
Operators 60 $32,500 3.4 30 $39,792 6.5
Septic Tank Services and Sewer Pipe Cleaners 70 $20,500 11.8 50 $26,125 15.7
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers 105 $36,250 0.0 70 $41,364 0.0
Derrick, Rotary Drill, and Service Unit Operators,
Oil, Gas, and Mining 4 $12,188 0.0 4 $31,250 0.0
Earth Drillers Except Oil and Gas 190 $28,311 1.6 130 $29,853 0.0
Explosives Workers, Ordnance handling Experts, and
Blasters 15 $31,250 0.0 10 $23,750 0.0
Mining Machine Operators 10 $31,667 0.0 10 $31,667 0.0
Roof Bolters, Mining 0 . . 0 . .
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas 0 . . 0 . .
Helpers - Extraction Workers 0 . . 0 . .
Other Extraction Workers 20 $11,944 0.0 20 $12,500 0.0
INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics,
Installers and Repairers 2,120 $37,537 10.3 1,805 $40,676 10.6
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine
Repairers 1,205 $27,257 21.6 920 $31,439 19.6
Radio and Telecommunications Equipment Installers
and Repairers 950 $35,341 4.7 750 $38,182 4.4
Avionics Technicians 80 $27,059 2.5 70 $26,838 0.0
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers 160 $36,192 0.0 150 $36,337 0.0
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Transportation
Equipment 45 $50,568 30.2 35 $51,364 36.1
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Industrial and
Utility 110 $50,735 15.5 85 $51,544 19.5
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor
Vehicles 20 $37,250 0.0 15 $58,056 0.0
Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers
and Repairers 200 $20,694 14.6 140 $21,515 7.2
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers 135 $33,542 6.6 125 $34,375 7.2
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 550 $28,024 8.4 450 $31,442 10.2
Automotive Body and Related Repairers 1,060 $21,220 1.6 835 $24,665 2.0
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers 80 $22,917 0.0 65 $25,682 0.0
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 5,190 $23,862 1.0 4,190 $26,188 1.2
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine
Specialists 1,845 $29,979 2.8 1,450 $31,378 1.9
Heavy Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Service
Technicians and Mechanics 970 $30,376 3.2 800 $30,854 1.5
Small Engine Mechanics 420 $20,646 1.7 310 $22,143 1.3
Miscellaneous Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Mechanics,
Installers, and Repairers 280 $14,650 4.3 170 $19,875 2.4
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.)
MAINE; BOTH SEXES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers 45 $32,813 0.0 45 $33,438 0.0
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration
Mechanics and Installers 1,365 $28,132 4.5 1,085 $30,411 2.9
Home Appliance Repairers 150 $21,719 4.7 110 $26,154 0.0
Industrial and Refractory Machinery Mechanics 2,695 $31,756 2.8 2,230 $33,154 3.1
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 2,100 $27,645 4.4 1,675 $30,633 3.2
Maintenance Workers, Machinery 140 $36,518 0.0 110 $40,234 0.0
Millwrights 1,215 $41,625 1.9 900 $44,487 2.0
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 515 $38,859 2.7 375 $45,962 3.2
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers 740 $31,707 3.0 635 $33,315 2.2
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers 335 $37,159 20.3 265 $39,625 19.8
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and
Repairers 245 $18,297 1.2 160 $19,705 0.0
Commercial Divers 90 $21,500 4.3 50 $31,806 4.1
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers 65 $26,250 3.1 45 $35,536 0.0
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers 100 $20,000 5.9 60 $26,442 0.0
Riggers 145 $37,422 10.3 120 $36,328 1.7
Signal and Track Switch Repairers 0 . . 0 . .
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 30 $6,406 16.1 4 $48,250 71.4
Other Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 940 $25,862 8.1 735 $28,355 7.6
PRODUCTION OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and
Operating Workers 6,250 $34,465 11.0 5,310 $36,718 11.2
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems
Assemblers 25 $27,143 0.0 25 $27,143 0.0
Electrical, Electronics, and Electromechanical
Assemblers 965 $17,164 2.3 635 $21,136 3.5
Engine and Other Machines Assemblers 35 $33,417 0.0 30 $33,750 0.0
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters 175 $30,347 1.7 135 $30,938 2.2
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators 3,575 $19,109 5.2 2,275 $24,122 4.6
Bakers 1,305 $13,893 7.2 600 $19,118 3.3
Butchers and Other Meat, Poultry, and Fish Processing
Workers 1,310 $20,348 0.6 775 $25,891 0.5
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine
Operators and Tenders 35 $15,625 21.6 10 $14,250 18.2
Food Batchmakers 390 $13,594 7.1 200 $19,219 1.0
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders 35 $16,250 0.0 20 $20,938 0.0
Computer Control Programmers and Operators 260 $31,827 8.1 230 $32,356 8.7
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators,
and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 45 $36,902 0.0 45 $36,902 0.0
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders,
Metal and Plastic 25 $15,000 0.0 20 $14,886 0.0
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders,
Metal and Plastic 85 $25,898 10.8 55 $26,779 15.8
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters,
Operators and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 320 $30,234 0.0 295 $30,456 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.)
MAINE; BOTH SEXES
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 15 $23,472 0.0 15 $23,750 0.0
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine
Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal
and Plastic 290 $29,792 1.0 255 $31,331 1.2
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators,
and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 185 $19,219 5.4 120 $26,964 8.4
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and
Tenders, Metal and Plastic 4 $36,250 0.0 4 $36,250 0.0
Machinists 2,740 $31,695 1.5 2,235 $34,370 1.7
Metal Furnace and Kiln Operators and Tenders 80 $23,869 0.0 80 $23,988 0.0
Model Makers and Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic 25 $29,500 0.0 20 $30,000 0.0
Molders and Molding Machine Setters, Operators, and
Tenders, Metal and Plastic 215 $22,768 3.7 190 $24,643 4.2
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders,
Metal and Plastic 100 $24,896 10.0 80 $25,489 2.5
Tool and Die Makers 350 $40,417 0.0 300 $41,696 0.0
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Workers 2,935 $30,092 1.3 2,230 $30,986 1.4
Heat Treating Equipment Equipment Setters, Operators,
and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 30 $30,625 31.3 20 $31,979 0.0
Lay-Out Workers, Metal and Plastic 420 $34,303 2.6 405 $34,487 2.7
Plating and Coating Machine Setters, operators, and
Tenders, Metal and Plastic 145 $27,500 0.0 100 $35,893 0.0
Tool Grinders, Filers and Sharpeners 120 $32,500 0.0 90 $33,472 0.0
Metalworkers and Plastic Workers, All Others 1,995 $25,417 2.2 1,675 $26,393 1.7
Bookbinders and Bindery Workers 285 $19,397 4.6 205 $21,223 3.4
Job Printers 395 $22,415 6.9 300 $29,000 7.6
Prepress Technicians and Workers 290 $23,000 11.4 175 $26,196 17.8
Printing Machine Operators 1,045 $26,331 8.1 840 $27,137 9.6
Laundry and Dry Cleaning Workers 970 $12,473 1.1 450 $16,696 0.0
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials 250 $15,776 6.3 155 $17,870 10.3
Sewing Machine Operators 1,890 $15,276 5.5 1,175 $18,512 7.3
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers 730 $17,077 3.2 535 $18,627 2.4
Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders 2,060 $16,662 2.0 1,440 $17,891 2.6
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Sewers 780 $14,099 13.5 425 $20,020 11.8
Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and
Tenders 105 $24,952 0.0 85 $24,375 0.0
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and
Tenders 130 $18,704 0.0 100 $19,630 0.0
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters,
Operators, and Tenders 315 $20,417 12.4 175 $24,583 7.4
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine
Setters, Operators, and Tenders 290 $20,500 1.4 170 $21,781 2.3
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and
Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers 20 $33,021 0.0 4 $22,813 0.0
Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers 4 $31,250 0.0 4 $31,250 0.0
Upholsterers 185 $15,089 6.0 120 $18,250 5.0
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other 415 $19,595 14.4 265 $23,073 13.1
TABLE 2. EARNINGS BY DETAILED OCCUPATION: 1999
(Data for Civilian Noninstitutional Workers From the 2000 Census. Workers who worked 50 weeks
or more and 35 or more hours per week in 1999 were classified as year-round full-time workers.)
MAINE; BOTH SEXES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 550 $22,314 17.6 410 $25,500 16.2
Furniture Finishers 175 $13,250 19.0 125 $16,875 12.2
Model Makers and Patternmakers, Wood 15 $18,750 0.0 10 $19,028 0.0
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood 1,155 $20,250 2.9 835 $22,308 1.9
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders,
Except Sawing 555 $20,609 1.8 360 $22,428 2.2
Woodworkers, All Other 595 $15,901 9.9 300 $20,401 10.4
Power Plant Operators, Distributors, and Dispatchers 485 $44,453 14.7 425 $46,597 16.2
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators 840 $35,995 10.5 665 $37,969 8.1
Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System
Workers 405 $32,425 9.4 350 $35,122 6.3
Miscellaneous Plant and System Operators 145 $29,688 13.1 110 $29,969 14.7
Chemical Processing Machine Setters, Operators,
and Tenders 250 $26,143 10.4 210 $26,607 12.4
Crushing, Grinding, Polishing, Mixing, and Blending
Workers 615 $30,377 2.8 480 $32,500 3.5
Cutting Workers 710 $21,466 2.8 480 $25,698 1.3
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine
Setters, Operators, and Tenders 185 $22,000 0.0 135 $26,550 0.0
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and
Tenders 285 $32,000 0.0 220 $36,176 0.0
Inspectors, Testers, Sorter, Samplers, and Weighers 3,945 $22,434 7.6 2,865 $27,542 7.6
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers 190 $16,591 42.1 140 $23,750 34.1
Medical, Dental and Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians 365 $25,169 21.4 235 $26,385 12.2
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 1,340 $16,633 6.0 785 $20,902 4.7
Painting Workers 1,290 $26,786 4.1 980 $30,313 5.1
Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine
Workers 405 $16,344 25.8 250 $21,620 29.3
Semiconductor Processors 75 $25,341 24.0 45 $34,063 28.3
Cementing and Gluing Machine Operators and Tenders 230 $18,534 0.0 160 $20,845 0.0
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment
Operators and Tenders 115 $26,354 1.7 70 $42,976 0.0
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders 15 $8,750 0.0 4 $14,583 0.0
Etchers and Engravers 50 $21,250 8.2 40 $22,019 2.4
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, except Metal and
Plastic 280 $14,900 45.7 160 $19,737 36.1
Paper Goods Machines Setters, Operators, and Tenders 1,840 $44,384 5.5 1,585 $45,435 6.0
Tire Builders 75 $22,321 0.0 75 $22,321 0.0
Helpers-Production Workers 130 $18,438 5.4 80 $22,411 8.6
Production Workers, All Other 8,240 $23,529 4.1 5,630 $27,268 3.9
TRANSPORTATION AND MATERIAL MOVING OCCUPATIONS
Supervisors, Transportation and Material Moving
Workers 1,140 $31,470 16.5 955 $32,957 17.7
Aircraft Pilots and Flight Engineers 610 $51,369 66.3 385 $51,250 64.9
Air Traffic Controllers and Airfield Operations
Specialists 115 $62,656 4.4 110 $62,813 4.5
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.)
MAINE; BOTH SEXES
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 35 $8,125 17.1 15 $12,031 0.0
Bus Drivers 2,800 $15,706 5.2 1,015 $22,712 6.4
Driver/Sales Workers and Truck Drivers 17,250 $25,727 2.8 11,670 $30,082 1.8
Taxi Drivers and Chauffers 1,110 $11,420 7.8 465 $20,692 8.0
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other 125 $8,177 0.0 45 $20,536 0.0
Locomotive Engineers and Operators 100 $60,972 8.1 80 $60,972 10.1
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators 40 $20,714 0.0 40 $21,071 0.0
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters 150 $50,000 1.4 100 $56,406 2.0
Subway, Streetcar, and Other Rail Transportation
Workers 15 $29,464 0.0 10 $28,393 0.0
Sailors and Marine Oilers 365 $29,412 33.6 180 $28,971 33.9
Ship and Boat Captains and Operators 525 $40,398 55.0 245 $48,750 55.9
Ship Engineers 265 $45,789 64.3 115 $41,731 56.0
Bridge and Lock Tenders 55 $24,167 18.5 35 $27,292 28.6
Parking Lot Attendants 90 $8,750 20.7 15 $18,375 29.4
Service Station Attendants 805 $11,901 4.7 405 $17,181 4.7
Transportation Inspectors 175 $32,443 12.7 165 $35,324 13.3
Other Transportation Workers 55 $35,893 0.0 50 $36,607 0.0
Conveyor Operators and Tenders 15 $23,333 0.0 15 $23,333 0.0
Crane and Tower Operators 590 $32,356 1.9 450 $36,417 2.4
Dredge, Excavating, and Loading Machine Operators 450 $26,987 2.9 295 $31,372 3.1
Hoist and Winch Operators 75 $38,482 0.0 55 $37,589 0.0
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 1,755 $23,330 1.5 1,285 $26,761 0.5
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 955 $15,422 3.7 510 $21,071 1.8
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Materials Movers,
Hand 8,865 $19,191 3.1 5,300 $23,800 3.4
Machine Feeders and Offbearers 320 $16,681 2.2 210 $23,750 3.3
Packers and Packagers, Hand 1,690 $11,696 6.7 760 $19,396 7.5
Pumping Station Operators 60 $20,417 3.4 35 $26,250 6.1
Refuse and Recyclable Materials Collectors 505 $18,523 3.0 280 $27,650 2.5
Shuttle Car Operators 15 $17,188 0.0 10 $42,917 0.0
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders 60 $26,875 0.0 50 $28,750 0.0
Material Moving Workers, All Other 410 $26,974 1.0 295 $31,296 1.4
