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.)
MICHIGAN; BOTH SEXES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
21 to 74 years 4,796,265 $27,922 25.3 3,057,445 $36,567 28.0
MANAGEMENT OCCUPATIONS
Chief executives 36,945 $82,039 54.9 30,320 $90,544 56.7
General and Operations Managers 29,580 $52,705 43.8 25,450 $56,631 44.3
Legislators 495 $55,238 64.0 320 $56,583 67.3
Advertising and Promotions Managers 2,625 $37,828 68.6 1,985 $45,292 70.8
Marketing and Sales Managers 34,695 $51,441 59.5 27,710 $59,275 60.6
Public Relations Managers 1,760 $50,445 63.4 1,385 $55,917 60.1
Administrative Services Managers 3,165 $44,609 45.7 2,670 $48,367 44.7
Computer and Information Systems Managers 10,770 $66,036 63.7 9,465 $68,333 64.7
Financial Managers 29,215 $45,465 53.3 24,150 $50,177 55.3
Human Resources Managers 15,625 $44,264 48.8 12,405 $48,739 51.8
Industrial Production Managers 15,290 $58,564 38.2 13,505 $60,330 38.7
Purchasing Managers 7,100 $51,224 53.0 6,295 $52,299 53.9
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 7,335 $38,916 23.3 6,010 $41,625 24.2
Farm, Ranch, and Other Agricultural Managers 4,490 $28,945 15.5 3,245 $31,879 16.4
Farmers and Ranchers 13,865 $16,090 10.5 9,420 $20,956 10.2
Construction Managers 20,035 $46,726 24.2 15,460 $51,646 26.3
Education Administrators 23,430 $48,607 76.6 14,500 $53,916 79.3
Engineering Managers 9,690 $85,818 78.8 8,765 $87,005 79.0
Food Service Managers 25,175 $24,720 16.6 17,640 $28,465 17.6
Funeral Directors 1,760 $45,116 49.3 1,350 $50,702 50.3
Gaming Managers 1,125 $34,000 30.6 785 $37,841 36.1
Lodging Managers 4,300 $25,129 27.8 2,860 $29,665 28.8
Medical and Health Services Managers 13,540 $45,017 54.9 10,900 $48,760 57.9
Natural Sciences Managers 540 $62,500 88.7 460 $74,500 86.7
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents 1,205 $46,661 17.2 980 $49,803 19.1
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association
Managers 11,950 $30,808 29.5 8,500 $35,655 28.4
Social and Community Service Managers 8,020 $31,472 59.5 5,690 $37,699 62.0
Managers, All Other 66,310 $50,839 47.6 54,265 $55,148 48.5
BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL OPERATIONS OCCUPATIONS
Agents and Business Managers of Artists,Performers,
and Athletes 785 $27,470 46.6 495 $32,889 54.9
Purchasing Agents and Buyers, Farm Products 280 $33,125 12.5 210 $41,818 16.5
Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 8,950 $26,243 24.6 5,725 $34,329 28.1
Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and
Farm Products 13,160 $39,464 41.4 10,825 $41,435 41.9
Claims Adusters, Appraisers, Examiners, and
Investigators 8,820 $35,936 37.6 7,165 $37,369 37.9
Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction,
Health and Safety, and Transportation 2,675 $42,621 50.7 2,030 $47,855 54.5
Cost Estimators 4,540 $46,264 27.6 3,635 $50,581 29.5
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.)
MICHIGAN; 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 33,355 $37,036 47.2 24,935 $41,430 47.6
Logisticians 1,855 $43,140 44.7 1,435 $47,694 42.0
Management Analysts 16,050 $45,681 70.7 10,545 $54,468 72.0
Meeting and Convention Planners 800 $29,915 40.6 495 $35,838 41.4
Other Business Operations Specialists 7,235 $33,652 34.4 5,380 $38,079 34.1
Accountants and Auditors 58,540 $37,354 68.4 43,540 $41,869 71.2
Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate 4,085 $34,033 38.4 2,855 $40,340 39.5
Budget Analysts 1,180 $42,174 58.6 955 $46,023 61.0
Credit Analysts 995 $30,165 55.2 745 $32,439 55.7
Financial Analysts 1,305 $44,353 63.1 915 $52,295 64.8
Personal Financial Advisors 7,335 $50,875 70.4 5,570 $56,036 71.3
Insurance Underwriters 1,845 $36,039 41.3 1,515 $37,394 42.1
Financial Examiners 295 $41,250 56.5 240 $46,250 66.7
Loan Counselors and Officers 11,030 $35,654 41.3 8,540 $38,704 43.2
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 1,560 $37,886 44.8 1,105 $45,033 51.1
Tax Preparers 4,675 $11,309 38.6 1,250 $37,802 48.6
Financial Specialists, All Other 850 $35,444 48.9 675 $39,013 47.6
COMPUTER AND MATHEMATICAL OCCUPATIONS
Computer Scientists and System Analyts 24,725 $50,982 60.3 19,360 $54,437 60.8
Computer Programmers 20,385 $49,160 58.3 15,925 $51,778 58.4
Computer Software Engineers 16,855 $56,539 72.8 13,750 $59,783 72.0
Computer Support Specialists 11,920 $35,946 39.1 9,040 $40,236 39.1
Database Administrators 2,310 $49,457 59.6 1,890 $53,152 59.0
Network and Computer Systems Administrators 6,870 $45,134 41.6 5,770 $47,231 42.4
Network Systems and Data Communication Analysts 8,515 $42,192 45.5 6,505 $48,912 46.2
Actuaries 425 $51,653 92.7 380 $54,000 93.7
Mathematicians 40 $58,594 100.0 35 $59,688 100.0
Operations Research Analysts 4,085 $48,223 61.1 3,200 $50,606 62.1
Statisticians 685 $42,305 77.6 445 $52,679 76.6
Miscellaneous Mathematical Science Occupations 80 $51,964 90.1 55 $71,111 88.9
ARCHITECTURE, ENGINEERING OCCUPATIONS
Architects, Except Naval 5,050 $45,177 78.2 3,765 $51,408 81.4
Surveyors, Cartographers, and Photogrammetrists 1,025 $37,522 78.0 805 $40,000 77.6
Aerospace Engineers 1,330 $55,932 74.7 1,140 $59,500 73.6
Agricultural Engineers 35 $30,682 36.1 25 $31,563 23.1
Biomedical Engineers 245 $47,250 64.1 195 $55,588 64.8
Chemical Engineers 2,960 $65,000 82.3 2,495 $68,750 84.0
Civil Engineers 8,265 $52,309 73.3 6,685 $57,258 74.6
Computer Hardware Engineers 2,715 $46,171 44.1 1,950 $51,880 45.7
Electrical and Electronic Engineers 9,380 $61,182 68.0 8,055 $64,082 69.1
Environmental Engineers 1,325 $52,639 90.1 1,040 $58,150 90.8
Industrial Engineers, Including Health and Safety 14,110 $52,352 61.3 11,625 $55,338 60.9
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects 75 $60,938 31.6 45 $53,125 34.8
TABLE 2. EARNINGS BY DETAILED OCCUPATION: 1999
(Data for Civilian Noninstitutional Workers From the 2000 Census. Workers who worked 50 weeks
or more and 35 or more hours per week in 1999 were classified as year-round full-time workers.)
MICHIGAN; BOTH SEXES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Materials Engineers 3,260 $57,683 54.6 2,725 $60,884 56.3
Mechanical Engineers 54,780 $65,323 75.1 46,025 $67,985 76.0
Mining and Geological Engineers,Including Mining
Safety Engineers 85 $55,357 70.9 80 $56,071 74.4
Nuclear Engineers 135 $69,063 76.5 110 $76,094 73.0
Petroleum Engineers 95 $44,625 54.6 65 $60,104 81.0
Engineers, All Others 11,325 $56,160 66.4 9,000 $60,786 65.8
Drafters 12,195 $40,643 15.2 9,680 $44,751 14.5
Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters 15,035 $40,364 15.0 11,995 $42,431 14.2
Surveying and Mapping Technicians 1,860 $28,833 5.9 1,330 $33,664 5.2
LIFE, PHYSICAL, AND SOCIAL SCIENCE OCCUPATIONS
Agricultural and Food Scientists 825 $35,109 72.3 575 $41,777 75.7
Biological Scientists 1,990 $36,206 93.2 1,420 $42,201 94.1
Conservation Scientists and Foresters 845 $44,408 81.3 705 $46,716 80.2
Medical Scientists 2,300 $42,213 99.7 1,760 $50,773 99.5
Astronomers and Physicists 340 $47,955 91.1 250 $56,146 90.8
Atmospheric and Space Scientists 115 $54,271 80.3 115 $54,375 80.2
Chemists and Materials Scientists 4,130 $49,306 88.7 3,415 $51,907 88.9
Environmental Scientists and Geoscientists 1,640 $40,992 88.5 1,265 $45,693 87.3
Physical Scientists, All Other 4,610 $37,364 97.2 3,200 $49,449 97.2
Economists 425 $51,763 99.1 305 $56,250 100.0
Market/Survey Researchers 3,155 $42,414 69.4 2,240 $50,062 70.7
Psychologists 6,215 $41,463 99.1 3,150 $51,134 99.6
Sociologists 60 $25,938 100.0 30 $41,250 100.0
Urban and Regional Planners 520 $44,356 92.5 395 $47,202 94.4
Miscellaneous Social Scientists and Related Workers 500 $29,028 86.8 250 $45,000 94.4
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians 680 $33,472 28.9 505 $34,833 32.3
Biological Technicians 430 $24,531 33.9 240 $32,885 41.3
Chemical Technicians 4,585 $39,112 27.6 3,520 $41,231 27.9
Geological and Petroleum Technicians 265 $40,717 30.3 235 $41,324 32.5
Nuclear Technicians 55 $41,875 0.0 40 $40,625 0.0
Other Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians 4,265 $20,589 38.1 2,160 $33,502 37.4
COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL SERVICES OCCUPATIONS
Counselors 15,855 $30,128 72.7 8,150 $33,482 71.2
Social Workers 27,305 $31,808 76.8 18,735 $35,448 76.6
Misc. Community and Social Service Specialists 8,155 $30,906 53.2 5,510 $37,481 60.3
Clergy 13,420 $28,007 76.9 10,230 $31,289 78.6
Directors, Religious Activities and Education 1,940 $21,054 61.7 970 $30,020 68.9
Religious Workers, All Other 2,825 $16,266 50.9 1,275 $29,797 56.0
LEGAL OCCUPATIONS
Lawyers 23,340 $69,605 99.8 19,035 $76,054 99.8
Judges, Magistrates, and Other Judicial Workers 1,710 $86,683 87.4 1,440 $101,146 90.3
Paralegals and Legal Assistants 6,195 $29,151 40.2 4,135 $34,027 35.4
Miscellaneous Legal Support Workers 6,840 $26,826 34.1 4,315 $31,419 27.5
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.)
MICHIGAN; 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 39,425 $35,185 90.6 23,880 $50,676 92.6
Preschool and Kindergarten Teachers 9,880 $14,497 45.5 5,215 $19,894 44.5
Elementary and Middle School Teachers 114,485 $38,688 94.7 81,065 $45,662 97.0
Secondary School Teachers 24,990 $40,178 94.7 18,680 $44,974 96.8
Special Education Teachers 6,940 $39,793 85.4 5,040 $45,561 90.2
Other Teachers and Instructors 15,945 $12,619 47.5 4,875 $34,665 46.6
Archivists, Curators, and Museum Technicians 910 $26,520 77.0 550 $34,018 81.6
Librarians 6,005 $28,184 79.4 2,695 $39,343 89.3
Library Technicians 1,340 $8,829 14.3 285 $19,922 19.8
Teacher Assistants 32,630 $10,623 13.0 4,700 $18,478 12.0
Other Education, Training, and Library Workers 2,015 $38,884 76.6 1,025 $46,280 78.5
ARTS, DESIGN, ENTERTAINMENT, SPORTS, AND MEDIA
OCCUPATIONS
Artists and Related Workers 6,340 $21,745 42.2 3,435 $36,662 45.8
Designers 34,010 $35,199 33.0 22,875 $44,883 32.8
Actors 290 $11,108 43.0 65 $14,107 62.1
Producers and Directors 2,885 $34,418 55.7 2,050 $40,685 59.4
Athletes, Coaches, Umpires and Related Workers 5,080 $16,509 51.4 1,640 $37,669 63.4
Dancers and Choreographers 725 $13,438 11.2 135 $19,398 22.6
Musicians, Singers and Related Workers 5,015 $11,892 48.7 1,375 $31,439 51.2
Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related
Workers, All Other 860 $12,862 21.6 250 $16,029 11.5
Announcers 1,680 $21,202 34.6 840 $25,573 39.4
News Analysts, Reporters, and Correspondents 2,900 $30,345 72.2 1,865 $40,543 75.6
Public Relations Specialists 4,045 $35,118 65.0 2,540 $45,602 72.3
Editors 3,890 $30,950 75.6 2,770 $36,164 77.8
Technical Writers 2,315 $41,063 57.9 1,730 $43,953 55.0
Writers and Authors 4,150 $26,613 75.3 2,225 $42,326 77.1
Miscellaneous Media and Communication Workers 1,330 $17,813 38.1 515 $31,929 46.0
Broadcast and Sound Engineering Technicians and
Radio Operators 2,445 $33,894 31.5 1,620 $39,614 32.8
Photographers 3,605 $22,267 30.5 1,940 $34,375 32.7
Television, Video and Motion Picture Camera
Operators and Editors 710 $19,104 44.9 350 $36,071 44.9
Media and Communication Equipment Workers,
All Other 0 . . 0 . .
HEALTHCARE PRACTIONERS AND TECHNICAL OCCUPATIONS
Chiropractors 1,395 $52,083 96.1 815 $58,750 95.7
Dentists 5,870 $100,137 99.7 2,790 $104,129 99.6
Dieticians and Nutritionists 2,505 $26,899 72.7 1,345 $34,896 74.2
Optometrists 1,275 $81,635 100.0 855 $90,286 100.0
Pharmacists 7,330 $61,379 94.0 4,825 $69,702 97.6
Physicians and Surgeons 25,335 $104,336 99.5 18,425 $119,613 99.6
Physician Assistants 2,190 $37,071 62.7 1,430 $47,438 59.1
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.)
MICHIGAN; BOTH SEXES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Podiatrists 430 $77,454 98.4 275 $92,321 100.0
Registered Nurses 85,055 $37,606 47.9 47,105 $44,893 47.8
Audiologists 495 $44,500 98.2 350 $47,056 100.0
Occupational Therapists 3,380 $35,403 91.6 1,505 $41,300 92.7
Physical Therapists 5,165 $43,652 89.9 2,995 $50,993 90.9
Radiation Therapists 425 $39,762 49.5 270 $41,673 45.4
Recreational Therapists 720 $28,032 74.7 475 $32,404 72.9
Respiratory Therapists 3,630 $32,441 23.1 2,220 $37,068 25.3
Speech-Language Pathologists 3,225 $42,742 98.9 1,180 $45,187 98.0
Therapists, All Others 2,340 $30,398 83.0 1,385 $35,484 82.0
Veterinarians 2,050 $50,180 99.9 1,435 $61,049 99.8
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practioners,
All Other 80 $17,500 51.2 30 $50,750 61.3
Clinical Lab Technologists and Technicians 10,630 $30,403 56.6 6,455 $36,603 55.1
Dental Hygienists 6,550 $29,229 30.1 1,695 $39,435 32.6
Diagnostic Related Technologists and Technicians 9,530 $31,825 17.7 5,855 $36,978 19.8
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 4,000 $29,803 11.7 2,995 $31,735 10.9
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practioners Support
Technicians 11,680 $18,971 10.9 6,175 $23,328 9.5
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 19,255 $24,507 6.7 10,175 $30,131 6.2
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 3,605 $20,396 11.7 2,180 $22,927 11.7
Opticians, Dispensing 2,320 $22,172 9.0 1,515 $26,052 10.0
Miscellaneous Health Technologists and Technicians 2,945 $25,829 22.6 1,880 $29,270 23.3
Other Healthcare Practioners and Technical
Occupations 2,640 $35,221 63.9 1,940 $39,241 63.9
HEALTHCARE SUPPORT OCCUPATIONS
Nursing, Psychiatric, and Home Health Aides 66,700 $15,809 5.1 30,635 $20,741 5.4
Occupational Therapist Assistants and Aides 350 $21,622 1.4 145 $25,938 0.0
Physical Therapist Assistants and Aides 2,225 $22,317 19.8 1,205 $28,468 15.8
Massage Therapists 1,630 $12,475 24.2 470 $18,299 23.9
Dental Assistants 9,005 $17,489 5.1 3,480 $21,987 3.6
Medical Assistants and Other Healthcare Support
Occupations 26,870 $17,572 9.7 13,370 $22,302 8.4
PROTECTIVE SERVICE OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Correctional
Officers 1,905 $46,926 35.3 1,755 $47,381 35.8
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and
Detectives 3,250 $55,457 43.8 2,905 $55,710 44.8
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Fire Fighting and
Prevention Workers 1,365 $52,397 16.6 1,110 $55,013 15.5
Supervisors, Protective Service Workers, All Other 3,205 $33,750 26.3 2,470 $38,424 28.2
Fire Fighters 6,320 $48,214 10.9 5,490 $49,234 11.1
Fire Inspectors 685 $47,955 19.4 590 $50,714 19.3
Baliffs, Correctional Officers and Jailers 13,155 $39,621 16.3 11,340 $40,387 16.7
Detectives and Criminal Investigators 2,860 $51,163 58.8 2,480 $51,511 57.7
Fish and Game Wardens 25 $36,250 66.7 15 $49,375 60.0
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.)
MICHIGAN; BOTH SEXES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Parking Enforcement Workers 130 $26,042 16.3 60 $28,500 24.1
Police and Sheriff Patrol Officers 18,700 $42,974 31.0 16,085 $44,820 31.8
Transit and Railroad Police 20 $41,429 30.0 15 $42,500 21.4
Animal Control Workers 260 $28,512 8.5 195 $30,282 11.2
Private Detectives and Investigators 1,725 $32,262 37.6 1,305 $36,303 37.5
Security Guards and Gaming Surveillance Officers 24,680 $18,237 9.2 13,530 $25,267 10.1
Crossing Guards 1,610 $4,360 5.4 110 $26,167 0.0
Lifeguards and Other Protective Service Workers 1,210 $7,008 21.7 265 $23,929 37.9
FOOD PREPARATION AND SERVING RELATED OCCUPATIONS
Chefs and Head Cooks 7,450 $21,261 9.7 4,810 $25,997 11.2
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation
and Serving Workers 18,745 $17,446 9.3 10,960 $22,242 9.1
Cooks 48,520 $11,472 3.2 18,680 $17,517 3.2
Food Preparation Workers 13,240 $9,039 3.8 3,855 $16,839 2.6
Bartenders 13,740 $11,087 6.2 4,720 $15,849 4.7
Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers,
Including Fast Food 9,355 $9,367 3.4 3,130 $15,599 3.1
Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession and
Coffee Shop 2,765 $7,248 4.4 505 $14,543 5.0
Waiters and Waitresses 51,735 $10,012 6.7 13,785 $15,986 5.9
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant 4,400 $11,899 3.5 1,645 $20,558 4.1
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender
Helpers 4,770 $7,131 4.2 1,140 $17,395 2.8
Dishwashers 6,910 $7,661 2.0 1,895 $14,811 2.2
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee
Shop 3,735 $7,181 8.3 755 $16,833 7.3
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers,
All Other 125 $15,357 0.0 65 $20,833 0.0
BUILDING AND GROUNDS CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and
Janitorial Workers 6,870 $22,323 7.1 4,490 $27,527 8.4
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn
Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 5,000 $27,580 16.5 2,790 $35,551 20.8
Janitors and Building Cleaners 79,000 $17,559 3.5 42,085 $26,328 3.2
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 33,335 $10,369 1.9 11,270 $17,372 1.3
Pest Control Workers 940 $25,145 15.4 565 $27,983 18.5
Grounds Maintenance Workers 26,935 $14,883 6.2 10,270 $25,939 6.0
PERSONAL CARE AND SERVICE OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Gaming Workers 2,230 $28,268 18.6 1,515 $30,679 20.5
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service
Workers 4,040 $22,983 18.3 2,775 $27,409 17.8
Animal Trainers 1,020 $15,923 17.7 595 $21,571 16.3
Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 3,305 $12,115 10.9 1,480 $20,302 11.4
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.)
MICHIGAN; BOTH SEXES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Gaming Workers 2,715 $21,178 7.8 1,565 $25,388 8.1
Motion Picture Projectionists 320 $11,280 1.6 145 $16,652 3.4
Ushers,Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers 870 $6,285 4.4 160 $19,702 2.5
Miscellaneous Entertainment Attendants and Related
Workers 2,910 $7,461 16.2 585 $20,263 11.4
Funeral Service Workers 505 $14,940 26.0 190 $29,583 26.8
Barbers 3,280 $19,341 5.1 1,780 $25,154 3.8
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 25,125 $13,877 5.1 10,215 $20,027 4.7
Miscellaneous Personal Appearance Workers 4,250 $11,871 8.1 1,670 $18,094 8.4
Baggage Porters, Bellhops, and Concierges 1,360 $20,945 6.3 805 $29,190 5.0
Tour and Travel Guides 705 $8,333 29.0 120 $21,389 18.6
Transportation Attendants 3,745 $21,293 23.1 1,350 $27,194 24.6
Child Care Workers 54,450 $8,113 9.0 19,235 $14,436 9.5
Personal and Home Care Aides 13,785 $11,184 5.2 5,675 $17,270 5.2
Recreation and Fitness Workers 7,360 $14,673 34.4 3,085 $25,195 38.4
Residential Advisors 1,325 $12,134 24.8 520 $21,514 21.9
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other 1,040 $13,714 8.3 445 $21,797 7.9
SALES AND RELATED OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales
Workers 101,380 $27,736 18.4 78,050 $31,346 18.6
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales
Workers 29,140 $38,936 28.2 23,785 $41,895 28.9
Cashiers 80,500 $10,284 5.3 26,975 $17,392 6.2
Counter and Rental Clerks 4,865 $11,483 9.0 1,885 $21,287 11.3
Parts Salespersons 4,405 $25,525 7.0 3,430 $28,404 7.0
Retail Salespersons 110,475 $15,951 16.7 52,345 $28,947 18.9
Advertising Sales Agents 7,400 $34,109 43.7 5,050 $41,254 45.8
Insurance Sales Agents 16,015 $36,294 38.4 11,925 $42,000 41.3
Securities, Commodities, and Finanancial Services
Sales Agents 7,405 $38,963 50.4 5,660 $45,027 51.0
Travel Agents 4,680 $21,304 17.6 2,680 $26,681 18.3
Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 17,765 $39,617 39.6 12,820 $46,329 42.4
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing 53,150 $42,920 39.7 42,455 $48,585 41.5
Models, Demonstrators, and Product Promoters 2,495 $5,995 15.5 420 $33,553 36.6
Real Estate Brokers and Sales Agents 22,080 $29,393 30.9 12,945 $40,626 34.2
Sales Engineers 2,680 $64,047 55.4 2,280 $67,270 57.3
Telemarketers 4,000 $10,234 6.8 1,105 $22,677 7.9
Door-To-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors
and Related Workers 7,020 $10,567 13.4 2,105 $26,605 17.1
Sales and Related Workers, All Other 7,030 $28,309 39.7 4,170 $40,915 46.8
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and
Administrative Support Workers 57,240 $31,152 23.1 43,950 $34,838 23.3
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 2,220 $19,621 5.0 1,215 $22,705 4.1
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.)
MICHIGAN; BOTH SEXES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Telephone Operators 2,255 $25,524 5.4 1,370 $30,023 3.5
Communication Equipment Operators, All Other 305 $25,417 8.9 210 $31,453 9.1
Bill and Account Collectors 5,255 $24,722 14.2 3,470 $27,977 13.7
Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 18,695 $21,731 9.7 11,830 $25,197 8.7
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 56,315 $21,926 11.9 33,535 $26,889 10.7
Gaming Cage Workers 215 $18,603 15.2 105 $23,324 11.4
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 7,820 $25,518 11.9 5,340 $29,441 12.6
Procurement Clerks 1,410 $27,964 17.4 1,115 $30,049 16.5
Tellers 14,535 $15,345 6.0 6,990 $20,022 6.0
Brokerage Clerks 250 $27,460 27.7 170 $31,397 21.9
Correspondence Clerks 155 $21,892 25.3 95 $26,771 28.4
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks 2,965 $27,320 16.5 2,125 $29,939 16.3
Credit Authorizers, Checkers and Clerks 1,570 $23,174 17.6 1,205 $24,151 19.4
Customer Service Representatives 61,120 $23,331 19.7 39,395 $28,133 21.5
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs 2,225 $36,806 41.9 1,750 $37,664 41.6
File Clerks 8,870 $16,268 12.3 4,230 $24,334 12.7
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 3,035 $12,208 7.8 1,140 $17,253 7.1
Interviewers Except Eligibility and Loan 5,345 $14,007 19.7 1,985 $23,069 12.6
Library Assistants, Clerical 4,505 $11,904 28.6 1,305 $24,750 33.8
Loan Interviewers and Clerks 4,565 $25,795 14.8 3,370 $27,864 14.6
New Account Clerks 325 $24,112 14.7 235 $28,229 15.9
Order Clerks 6,055 $22,293 8.5 3,845 $26,427 9.0
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and
Timekeeping 1,365 $27,371 22.8 915 $32,287 22.1
Receptionists and Information Clerks 39,465 $15,096 9.2 16,950 $21,304 7.7
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and
Travel Clerks 3,445 $25,187 19.7 2,045 $31,609 18.8
Information and Record Clerks, All Other 2,465 $18,995 17.3 1,115 $26,451 18.8
Cargo and Freight Agents 460 $27,621 13.1 335 $31,780 17.2
Couriers and Messengers 5,640 $18,681 10.6 2,750 $27,243 9.6
Dispatchers 8,555 $29,924 8.5 6,525 $32,052 9.4
Meter Readers, Utilities 1,380 $26,391 3.6 1,005 $30,615 4.3
Postal Service Clerks 5,690 $38,241 10.7 4,430 $39,852 9.9
Postal Service Mail Carriers 14,785 $37,961 8.4 11,400 $39,542 8.9
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and
Processing Machine Operators 5,285 $35,983 9.0 3,830 $37,792 11.0
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 14,520 $35,115 27.1 11,310 $39,474 27.0
Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 25,855 $25,031 5.3 18,830 $27,287 4.7
Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 45,865 $16,983 6.1 24,380 $25,174 6.6
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers,
Recordkeeping 3,240 $29,337 7.5 2,185 $33,940 8.7
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 141,870 $22,530 11.8 84,230 $27,318 11.0
Computer Operators 8,455 $27,657 16.4 5,915 $32,058 16.7
Data Entry Keyers 19,120 $18,803 10.8 10,075 $24,803 9.1
Word Processors and Typists 7,405 $20,831 9.0 4,195 $25,846 6.3
Desktop Publishers 485 $27,794 26.7 310 $35,282 29.4
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 6,985 $25,327 15.8 4,900 $27,695 18.2
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.)
MICHIGAN; 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 4,570 $17,207 7.0 2,415 $24,044 4.7
Office Clerks, General 50,480 $19,499 11.7 26,180 $25,985 9.8
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer 1,715 $18,995 10.4 945 $23,500 9.3
Proofreaders and Copy Markers 735 $16,326 34.4 350 $24,592 44.9
Statistical Assistants 1,145 $27,485 19.9 755 $32,354 15.9
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other 18,155 $25,603 25.9 12,095 $30,233 25.2
FARMING, FISHING, AND FORESTRY OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Farming, Fishing
and Forestry Workers 1,070 $27,425 14.7 625 $33,250 18.9
Agricultural Inspectors 220 $43,750 51.8 185 $47,792 56.8
Animal Breeders 95 $19,792 5.2 75 $21,106 6.8
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products 695 $7,269 8.9 150 $23,281 9.9
Miscellaneous Agricultural Workers 14,010 $11,208 5.9 5,565 $20,525 7.5
Fishers and Related Fishing Workers 385 $20,025 6.5 115 $27,500 7.8
Hunters and Trappers 35 $17,031 9.1 15 $39,063 0.0
Forest and Conservation Workers 650 $11,595 8.3 225 $24,500 6.2
Logging Workers 2,850 $20,632 3.4 1,475 $25,647 3.5
CONSTRUCTION AND EXTRACTION WORKERS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction
Trades and Extraction Workers 30,975 $41,125 8.8 22,515 $45,897 9.4
Boilermakers 710 $45,918 3.8 395 $46,641 4.8
Brickmasons, Blockmasons, and Stonemasons 8,165 $30,812 2.3 3,840 $36,698 1.9
Carpenters 51,160 $27,238 5.2 30,230 $32,074 4.9
Carpet, Floor and Tile Installers and Finishers 7,920 $27,456 2.7 4,640 $31,766 3.2
Cement Masons, Concrete Finishers, and Terrazzo
Workers 3,590 $26,963 1.6 1,045 $33,973 1.3
Contruction Laborers 35,395 $24,819 3.7 17,535 $30,327 3.7
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators 725 $31,229 0.8 130 $35,500 3.1
Pile-Driver Operators 50 $41,528 0.0 15 $68,250 0.0
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment
Operators 11,635 $36,298 1.9 6,410 $39,167 2.7
Drywall Installers, Ceiling Tile Installers, and
Tapers 6,805 $24,973 1.4 3,720 $29,183 1.4
Electricians 26,105 $41,038 5.5 19,740 $44,676 5.3
Glaziers 1,550 $30,437 1.5 1,175 $33,341 1.2
Insulation Workers 1,455 $28,161 1.2 880 $31,710 1.5
Painters, Construction and Maintenance 16,735 $22,470 5.8 8,790 $30,662 6.0
Paperhangers 540 $15,750 6.3 170 $36,719 8.8
Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 22,760 $42,033 3.8 17,095 $46,380 3.8
Plasterers and Stucco Masons 785 $32,057 5.1 455 $39,095 5.3
Reinforcing Iron Workers 190 $37,083 0.0 80 $42,500 0.0
Roofers 8,260 $22,405 2.6 3,675 $30,538 2.7
Sheet Metal Workers 7,110 $40,647 3.5 5,425 $44,319 3.2
Structural Iron and Steel Workers 2,905 $35,610 1.0 1,645 $39,543 0.7
Helpers, Construction Trades 1,110 $21,250 0.9 415 $30,608 0.0
Construction and Building Inspectors 2,650 $35,617 16.3 1,860 $41,123 17.4
Elevator Installers and Repairers 735 $52,938 4.5 620 $55,513 5.3
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.)
MICHIGAN; BOTH SEXES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Fence Erectors 585 $21,446 3.9 310 $30,800 4.2
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers 520 $27,669 5.0 250 $38,333 6.0
Highway Maintenance Workers 2,275 $31,323 2.9 1,610 $33,433 2.0
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment
Operators 275 $39,444 0.0 155 $42,109 0.0
Septic Tank Services and Sewer Pipe Cleaners 300 $25,946 2.3 230 $30,333 3.1
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers 1,145 $24,864 1.1 645 $30,487 0.0
Derrick, Rotary Drill, and Service Unit Operators,
Oil, Gas, and Mining 140 $20,329 0.0 70 $20,000 0.0
Earth Drillers Except Oil and Gas 1,265 $30,790 2.4 805 $32,083 2.5
Explosives Workers, Ordnance handling Experts, and
Blasters 95 $28,125 0.0 70 $30,000 0.0
Mining Machine Operators 520 $35,821 6.7 345 $37,981 4.3
Roof Bolters, Mining 0 . . 0 . .
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas 10 $35,208 0.0 10 $35,208 0.0
Helpers - Extraction Workers 10 $22,083 0.0 4 $32,500 0.0
Other Extraction Workers 310 $26,563 4.5 185 $35,054 2.7
INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics,
Installers and Repairers 12,950 $45,139 11.3 10,940 $46,926 11.6
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine
Repairers 8,500 $32,098 13.0 6,220 $36,227 13.2
Radio and Telecommunications Equipment Installers
and Repairers 6,520 $41,337 5.9 5,210 $43,922 5.3
Avionics Technicians 335 $36,813 2.4 255 $40,625 3.1
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers 935 $33,265 8.9 745 $36,082 9.5
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Transportation
Equipment 165 $32,227 0.0 130 $32,383 0.0
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Industrial and
Utility 630 $50,938 13.5 555 $52,928 15.3
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor
Vehicles 6,540 $68,856 10.2 5,585 $71,742 11.1
Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers
and Repairers 1,340 $26,214 8.3 910 $31,087 8.0
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers 1,335 $30,419 8.9 985 $32,846 7.3
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 3,305 $39,273 9.1 2,825 $41,002 8.3
Automotive Body and Related Repairers 8,615 $34,094 1.2 6,735 $37,636 1.1
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers 775 $31,488 0.0 630 $31,625 0.0
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 40,725 $32,444 3.4 31,325 $36,681 3.4
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine
Specialists 11,445 $35,235 2.1 9,285 $37,238 2.2
Heavy Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Service
Technicians and Mechanics 6,035 $36,367 2.1 4,690 $38,579 1.9
Small Engine Mechanics 1,830 $23,934 2.2 1,090 $27,157 3.4
Miscellaneous Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Mechanics,
Installers, and Repairers 1,945 $20,061 2.7 1,125 $25,720 2.1
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.)
MICHIGAN; 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 920 $42,098 5.8 805 $42,336 4.7
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration
Mechanics and Installers 9,990 $34,185 3.7 7,870 $37,193 3.5
Home Appliance Repairers 1,565 $30,564 6.2 1,170 $34,750 5.6
Industrial and Refractory Machinery Mechanics 26,210 $42,564 3.6 21,815 $45,936 3.5
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 14,910 $31,355 4.9 11,135 $35,798 4.2
Maintenance Workers, Machinery 1,320 $42,375 3.3 970 $50,275 2.9
Millwrights 8,675 $61,504 4.6 7,160 $65,907 4.6
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 3,835 $52,126 3.9 3,265 $55,330 3.5
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers 5,735 $35,699 4.8 4,455 $40,176 4.9
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers 2,605 $40,218 13.0 1,985 $43,795 8.5
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and
Repairers 2,040 $25,119 5.1 1,440 $30,358 4.4
Commercial Divers 65 $18,203 11.9 25 $42,596 0.0
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers 780 $30,580 8.2 635 $34,500 5.8
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers 715 $22,016 0.3 490 $29,107 0.0
Riggers 240 $37,212 2.9 190 $38,750 3.7
Signal and Track Switch Repairers 165 $39,018 3.0 140 $40,972 3.6
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 435 $19,704 5.5 210 $30,781 0.0
Other Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 9,185 $31,868 4.6 6,495 $36,438 4.2
PRODUCTION OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and
Operating Workers 68,660 $43,975 15.8 58,460 $46,272 16.2
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems
Assemblers 115 $27,448 0.0 100 $26,823 0.0
Electrical, Electronics, and Electromechanical
Assemblers 5,405 $23,426 2.6 3,655 $26,394 2.7
Engine and Other Machines Assemblers 5,050 $44,479 2.5 3,945 $47,560 2.4
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters 1,185 $40,688 2.6 905 $41,911 2.4
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators 119,800 $29,961 3.2 82,960 $36,166 3.2
Bakers 5,980 $15,998 7.1 3,150 $21,002 6.1
Butchers and Other Meat, Poultry, and Fish Processing
Workers 6,220 $24,770 2.8 4,180 $28,308 3.0
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine
Operators and Tenders 255 $27,286 2.7 190 $31,615 3.7
Food Batchmakers 2,335 $17,406 3.4 1,260 $26,026 2.7
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders 245 $18,103 4.5 120 $27,143 1.7
Computer Control Programmers and Operators 5,075 $35,100 2.8 4,065 $37,120 2.3
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators,
and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 1,195 $28,213 1.2 920 $29,595 1.5
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders,
Metal and Plastic 3,220 $34,509 0.7 2,570 $37,292 0.7
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders,
Metal and Plastic 1,065 $25,271 3.8 765 $28,432 4.1
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters,
Operators and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 19,030 $24,080 1.7 12,655 $27,899 1.7
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.)
MICHIGAN; 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 1,320 $31,657 1.4 900 $45,640 0.9
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine
Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal
and Plastic 10,360 $40,225 1.1 8,085 $42,839 1.2
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators,
and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 2,525 $32,083 2.4 2,050 $35,337 2.6
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and
Tenders, Metal and Plastic 285 $36,000 0.0 205 $45,357 0.0
Machinists 29,270 $36,682 2.4 23,985 $39,112 2.5
Metal Furnace and Kiln Operators and Tenders 2,440 $34,007 2.0 1,915 $36,578 1.4
Model Makers and Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic 3,645 $55,952 7.2 2,965 $59,821 8.0
Molders and Molding Machine Setters, Operators, and
Tenders, Metal and Plastic 10,010 $28,889 2.4 7,400 $32,058 2.5
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders,
Metal and Plastic 485 $33,188 1.7 385 $37,589 2.1
Tool and Die Makers 23,810 $51,394 3.4 20,220 $52,691 3.4
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Workers 30,510 $30,905 1.9 22,405 $34,431 1.8
Heat Treating Equipment Equipment Setters, Operators,
and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 1,195 $32,019 1.0 870 $36,778 1.4
Lay-Out Workers, Metal and Plastic 290 $38,750 3.4 200 $42,386 5.0
Plating and Coating Machine Setters, operators, and
Tenders, Metal and Plastic 960 $25,060 2.3 685 $27,413 2.9
Tool Grinders, Filers and Sharpeners 1,010 $37,175 2.3 820 $38,810 2.1
Metalworkers and Plastic Workers, All Others 51,250 $27,782 2.5 36,955 $31,796 2.2
Bookbinders and Bindery Workers 1,635 $19,928 4.2 1,050 $24,699 3.3
Job Printers 2,540 $29,534 6.9 1,895 $32,400 6.2
Prepress Technicians and Workers 2,650 $25,653 9.0 1,910 $28,861 7.6
Printing Machine Operators 6,235 $30,734 4.8 4,780 $33,321 4.2
Laundry and Dry Cleaning Workers 7,555 $15,447 3.8 3,905 $20,094 4.1
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials 3,990 $16,183 2.2 1,990 $23,147 3.0
Sewing Machine Operators 6,530 $16,637 4.6 3,485 $22,125 3.5
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers 410 $15,990 3.2 225 $21,008 2.6
Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders 295 $19,632 0.0 200 $22,083 0.0
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Sewers 3,155 $11,730 9.4 1,345 $20,133 9.6
Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and
Tenders 100 $28,125 13.9 70 $36,071 0.0
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and
Tenders 220 $12,917 4.1 100 $21,250 8.8
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters,
Operators, and Tenders 90 $6,250 11.2 25 $38,333 23.1
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine
Setters, Operators, and Tenders 40 $24,167 0.0 30 $27,500 0.0
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and
Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers 15 $40,179 0.0 4 $12,500 0.0
Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers 15 $29,167 68.8 15 $29,167 68.8
Upholsterers 1,735 $22,857 4.2 1,150 $26,958 3.6
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other 415 $18,150 10.4 195 $21,875 2.6
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.)
MICHIGAN; BOTH SEXES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 1,925 $26,868 4.8 1,375 $29,950 4.4
Furniture Finishers 870 $25,159 5.9 565 $28,125 6.9
Model Makers and Patternmakers, Wood 415 $61,111 10.4 330 $62,120 10.4
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood 2,230 $20,732 2.1 1,495 $23,477 2.2
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders,
Except Sawing 1,415 $21,259 3.2 845 $24,272 3.7
Woodworkers, All Other 1,245 $17,966 11.4 690 $24,727 10.4
Power Plant Operators, Distributors, and Dispatchers 1,825 $53,662 11.8 1,610 $55,300 12.0
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators 4,560 $47,025 8.8 3,770 $50,482 8.9
Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System
Workers 2,210 $37,760 10.9 1,940 $38,420 11.0
Miscellaneous Plant and System Operators 825 $43,529 7.9 625 $44,485 9.3
Chemical Processing Machine Setters, Operators,
and Tenders 2,550 $43,476 7.3 2,170 $45,045 8.5
Crushing, Grinding, Polishing, Mixing, and Blending
Workers 4,020 $29,348 3.0 2,960 $32,636 3.7
Cutting Workers 4,290 $23,098 2.1 2,740 $28,001 2.5
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine
Setters, Operators, and Tenders 2,425 $25,254 3.2 1,690 $27,101 4.0
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and
Tenders 900 $26,269 3.4 675 $29,453 1.8
Inspectors, Testers, Sorter, Samplers, and Weighers 50,250 $29,557 8.3 35,480 $35,174 8.5
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers 1,020 $26,977 13.4 715 $31,060 10.8
Medical, Dental and Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians 3,275 $24,857 9.3 2,270 $28,121 9.0
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 8,015 $20,805 3.6 4,645 $25,915 3.6
Painting Workers 10,075 $29,554 3.3 7,375 $33,255 2.9
Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine
Workers 2,295 $16,083 13.2 1,185 $23,912 15.5
Semiconductor Processors 40 $26,563 0.0 35 $70,357 0.0
Cementing and Gluing Machine Operators and Tenders 725 $20,366 3.3 450 $27,440 3.3
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment
Operators and Tenders 945 $21,118 2.9 605 $23,400 2.0
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders 65 $29,063 13.8 60 $29,583 15.0
Etchers and Engravers 540 $19,527 8.9 345 $25,924 12.5
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, except Metal and
Plastic 1,225 $28,865 10.5 860 $33,924 9.9
Paper Goods Machines Setters, Operators, and Tenders 1,640 $35,720 2.7 1,180 $41,597 3.6
Tire Builders 120 $27,500 0.0 105 $35,385 0.0
Helpers-Production Workers 1,185 $20,330 2.8 630 $31,887 1.6
Production Workers, All Other 62,670 $25,702 3.2 41,100 $30,855 3.3
TRANSPORTATION AND MATERIAL MOVING OCCUPATIONS
Supervisors, Transportation and Material Moving
Workers 8,310 $35,934 12.4 6,425 $39,833 13.4
Aircraft Pilots and Flight Engineers 3,010 $52,137 59.7 2,020 $54,276 55.9
Air Traffic Controllers and Airfield Operations
Specialists 780 $60,393 29.8 680 $61,124 33.2
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.)
MICHIGAN; 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 120 $19,063 7.5 60 $19,653 11.9
Bus Drivers 19,445 $16,894 3.2 5,820 $25,860 3.2
Driver/Sales Workers and Truck Drivers 118,215 $30,884 3.5 77,605 $36,272 3.2
Taxi Drivers and Chauffers 4,580 $13,118 8.1 1,745 $22,681 5.7
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other 880 $10,143 5.1 275 $33,125 6.2
Locomotive Engineers and Operators 1,045 $51,106 5.8 835 $54,180 5.6
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators 380 $49,500 0.0 300 $51,214 0.0
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters 1,335 $45,625 5.4 985 $50,094 6.3
Subway, Streetcar, and Other Rail Transportation
Workers 190 $35,096 12.6 130 $40,000 13.8
Sailors and Marine Oilers 630 $38,444 5.6 140 $37,554 6.3
Ship and Boat Captains and Operators 650 $30,391 18.5 275 $41,008 28.9
Ship Engineers 200 $33,095 7.6 115 $33,512 9.7
Bridge and Lock Tenders 125 $40,167 0.8 70 $46,875 0.0
Parking Lot Attendants 1,270 $11,835 7.6 455 $23,036 6.8
Service Station Attendants 3,405 $13,064 2.1 1,570 $19,152 1.9
Transportation Inspectors 1,520 $44,214 7.6 1,110 $50,097 8.6
Other Transportation Workers 355 $29,088 5.6 265 $30,516 6.8
Conveyor Operators and Tenders 325 $46,908 2.2 260 $49,659 1.9
Crane and Tower Operators 3,890 $40,415 2.9 2,845 $42,410 2.4
Dredge, Excavating, and Loading Machine Operators 1,690 $32,005 2.5 995 $36,268 3.6
Hoist and Winch Operators 345 $28,068 8.1 220 $41,827 0.0
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 26,905 $30,797 1.8 19,685 $34,116 2.1
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 11,295 $17,089 2.1 5,845 $24,556 2.7
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Materials Movers,
Hand 65,015 $21,874 3.2 38,625 $29,051 3.0
Machine Feeders and Offbearers 2,155 $21,360 2.9 1,250 $29,576 4.3
Packers and Packagers, Hand 12,660 $14,833 2.9 5,585 $22,354 2.9
Pumping Station Operators 285 $43,125 18.5 250 $47,375 16.7
Refuse and Recyclable Materials Collectors 2,600 $23,116 3.7 1,540 $31,019 4.5
Shuttle Car Operators 80 $6,125 0.0 20 $10,833 0.0
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders 350 $22,308 2.8 240 $32,212 1.2
Material Moving Workers, All Other 2,255 $31,217 4.0 1,610 $37,250 4.1
