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; FEMALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
21 to 74 years 2,270,930 $20,849 24.7 1,223,885 $29,097 27.9
MANAGEMENT OCCUPATIONS
Chief executives 6,385 $50,509 46.8 4,570 $59,762 51.2
General and Operations Managers 7,950 $38,390 40.6 6,215 $41,780 41.7
Legislators 165 $38,015 61.8 95 $44,886 80.0
Advertising and Promotions Managers 1,480 $34,340 67.7 1,050 $38,042 69.7
Marketing and Sales Managers 13,890 $36,210 54.0 9,885 $41,256 54.9
Public Relations Managers 925 $42,181 57.3 675 $50,172 52.8
Administrative Services Managers 1,180 $38,688 37.7 995 $40,398 35.9
Computer and Information Systems Managers 3,200 $52,201 61.0 2,650 $55,693 61.7
Financial Managers 16,650 $36,226 36.2 13,125 $39,619 37.2
Human Resources Managers 8,055 $38,845 43.7 6,165 $43,130 46.4
Industrial Production Managers 2,315 $44,545 40.1 1,975 $46,330 41.7
Purchasing Managers 2,545 $42,167 43.5 2,220 $44,928 44.4
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 1,470 $34,583 26.1 1,105 $36,947 26.7
Farm, Ranch, and Other Agricultural Managers 815 $19,048 18.6 435 $25,139 20.1
Farmers and Ranchers 1,950 $6,900 13.5 1,020 $8,494 13.9
Construction Managers 1,350 $31,651 33.4 825 $40,795 36.3
Education Administrators 13,620 $36,903 70.9 7,810 $42,446 74.1
Engineering Managers 660 $76,875 91.8 615 $77,750 91.2
Food Service Managers 12,950 $20,679 11.6 8,280 $24,100 12.0
Funeral Directors 300 $30,313 41.9 200 $38,148 38.1
Gaming Managers 420 $26,786 27.5 270 $32,188 32.5
Lodging Managers 2,200 $20,242 24.8 1,335 $26,139 27.1
Medical and Health Services Managers 9,590 $39,626 47.7 7,360 $43,873 50.4
Natural Sciences Managers 175 $51,908 78.9 155 $55,938 75.8
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents 645 $41,442 15.2 480 $45,000 18.5
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association
Managers 6,125 $26,596 19.8 4,350 $30,743 18.6
Social and Community Service Managers 5,215 $28,185 54.5 3,455 $33,586 56.3
Managers, All Other 22,040 $35,518 42.8 16,445 $40,925 43.7
BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL OPERATIONS OCCUPATIONS
Agents and Business Managers of Artists,Performers,
and Athletes 365 $27,539 36.2 235 $32,071 40.6
Purchasing Agents and Buyers, Farm Products 115 $25,694 9.7 75 $31,641 14.7
Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 4,925 $20,217 22.1 2,655 $29,180 24.4
Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and
Farm Products 6,665 $33,093 34.7 5,290 $35,715 33.8
Claims Adusters, Appraisers, Examiners, and
Investigators 5,845 $32,758 28.0 4,650 $34,500 27.3
Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction,
Health and Safety, and Transportation 1,285 $35,313 48.6 910 $43,214 54.4
Cost Estimators 425 $31,738 26.2 320 $35,000 23.8
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; 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 21,235 $32,138 47.1 15,325 $36,021 46.8
Logisticians 755 $35,846 30.3 565 $40,226 29.6
Management Analysts 6,535 $35,662 63.2 3,790 $42,493 64.2
Meeting and Convention Planners 610 $30,769 44.6 375 $35,914 47.5
Other Business Operations Specialists 3,945 $28,657 30.7 2,820 $32,030 29.7
Accountants and Auditors 35,030 $31,640 57.6 24,080 $36,722 58.5
Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate 1,540 $27,023 23.4 1,035 $31,221 23.4
Budget Analysts 665 $35,574 42.3 515 $38,819 45.6
Credit Analysts 630 $26,409 47.5 445 $30,877 46.4
Financial Analysts 550 $32,750 46.7 380 $40,500 48.7
Personal Financial Advisors 2,055 $36,214 51.6 1,485 $40,456 50.8
Insurance Underwriters 1,435 $32,209 31.2 1,150 $35,643 31.2
Financial Examiners 175 $26,927 34.1 135 $26,406 39.8
Loan Counselors and Officers 6,025 $30,033 25.6 4,495 $32,303 24.6
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 1,020 $32,315 33.5 670 $37,806 38.8
Tax Preparers 3,230 $10,865 27.6 790 $33,558 32.2
Financial Specialists, All Other 470 $32,225 34.1 380 $33,444 29.2
COMPUTER AND MATHEMATICAL OCCUPATIONS
Computer Scientists and System Analyts 9,495 $43,968 57.2 6,950 $48,913 55.4
Computer Programmers 5,860 $41,923 63.6 4,155 $45,871 60.7
Computer Software Engineers 4,440 $48,710 71.6 3,365 $51,278 69.0
Computer Support Specialists 5,210 $32,414 36.7 3,780 $36,351 35.7
Database Administrators 1,000 $39,632 54.8 800 $42,969 51.8
Network and Computer Systems Administrators 1,635 $39,896 45.3 1,235 $43,646 44.4
Network Systems and Data Communication Analysts 2,475 $39,637 49.8 1,810 $45,230 52.0
Actuaries 115 $46,023 84.3 85 $46,932 80.7
Mathematicians 0 . . 0 . .
Operations Research Analysts 2,025 $45,376 54.5 1,575 $46,523 52.4
Statisticians 410 $36,091 70.6 225 $46,815 67.8
Miscellaneous Mathematical Science Occupations 25 $30,714 92.3 15 $17,222 100.0
ARCHITECTURE, ENGINEERING OCCUPATIONS
Architects, Except Naval 900 $31,289 71.8 510 $41,134 75.8
Surveyors, Cartographers, and Photogrammetrists 175 $22,431 85.7 90 $26,161 84.6
Aerospace Engineers 135 $41,797 68.4 115 $46,250 62.8
Agricultural Engineers 10 $28,333 75.0 10 $28,333 75.0
Biomedical Engineers 60 $55,114 62.3 50 $56,591 64.6
Chemical Engineers 380 $50,608 94.8 250 $56,528 94.8
Civil Engineers 820 $40,843 83.1 620 $43,077 82.7
Computer Hardware Engineers 565 $23,380 45.8 285 $35,208 43.0
Electrical and Electronic Engineers 765 $53,063 74.8 535 $59,091 77.6
Environmental Engineers 395 $40,189 88.8 265 $44,615 91.7
Industrial Engineers, Including Health and Safety 2,325 $46,028 61.6 1,700 $48,010 59.4
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects 4 $28,750 0.0 4 $28,750 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.)
MICHIGAN; FEMALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Materials Engineers 375 $41,471 46.3 290 $50,987 52.6
Mechanical Engineers 5,335 $51,939 82.9 3,875 $57,055 83.5
Mining and Geological Engineers,Including Mining
Safety Engineers 0 . . 0 . .
Nuclear Engineers 15 $62,083 100.0 15 $62,083 100.0
Petroleum Engineers 10 $9,000 16.7 4 $66,250 100.0
Engineers, All Others 1,110 $40,647 68.3 760 $46,833 66.4
Drafters 2,170 $30,561 20.8 1,555 $35,787 21.6
Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters 2,900 $27,609 16.8 1,970 $32,038 14.8
Surveying and Mapping Technicians 175 $16,500 7.5 75 $26,932 2.7
LIFE, PHYSICAL, AND SOCIAL SCIENCE OCCUPATIONS
Agricultural and Food Scientists 220 $24,000 77.3 105 $32,258 77.4
Biological Scientists 950 $32,266 92.8 555 $41,392 93.7
Conservation Scientists and Foresters 145 $38,523 81.4 95 $42,188 79.4
Medical Scientists 1,115 $40,720 99.3 810 $46,397 99.0
Astronomers and Physicists 60 $33,393 76.3 30 $44,167 68.8
Atmospheric and Space Scientists 10 $16,250 100.0 10 $16,250 100.0
Chemists and Materials Scientists 1,155 $41,111 93.3 910 $43,315 94.0
Environmental Scientists and Geoscientists 470 $37,583 93.6 315 $38,910 92.4
Physical Scientists, All Other 1,505 $26,125 96.9 830 $39,352 97.6
Economists 115 $44,063 96.5 85 $45,208 100.0
Market/Survey Researchers 1,520 $33,657 68.6 965 $43,022 74.8
Psychologists 3,915 $36,641 99.2 1,640 $47,609 99.2
Sociologists 25 $23,750 100.0 10 $41,250 100.0
Urban and Regional Planners 190 $41,932 87.9 135 $45,192 95.6
Miscellaneous Social Scientists and Related Workers 280 $23,125 91.4 115 $37,292 93.1
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians 285 $31,707 32.5 235 $31,731 35.6
Biological Technicians 265 $25,677 32.2 140 $31,538 42.8
Chemical Technicians 1,460 $33,605 31.3 1,025 $39,907 33.4
Geological and Petroleum Technicians 80 $40,403 59.0 80 $40,403 59.0
Nuclear Technicians 20 $32,250 0.0 20 $32,250 0.0
Other Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians 2,050 $16,497 43.3 895 $27,802 45.0
COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL SERVICES OCCUPATIONS
Counselors 10,340 $28,304 73.7 4,820 $32,825 72.3
Social Workers 21,385 $30,834 76.4 14,180 $34,048 75.5
Misc. Community and Social Service Specialists 5,345 $27,113 50.6 3,425 $33,889 56.6
Clergy 1,985 $21,419 69.1 1,020 $29,865 76.3
Directors, Religious Activities and Education 1,350 $17,346 57.1 545 $27,219 61.9
Religious Workers, All Other 1,805 $13,688 45.3 705 $27,809 54.8
LEGAL OCCUPATIONS
Lawyers 6,185 $51,230 99.8 4,380 $60,671 99.7
Judges, Magistrates, and Other Judicial Workers 645 $55,000 73.9 515 $64,688 77.9
Paralegals and Legal Assistants 5,410 $29,942 36.6 3,725 $34,171 32.9
Miscellaneous Legal Support Workers 5,450 $26,683 28.3 3,585 $30,768 24.1
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; 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 18,130 $25,896 89.5 9,595 $41,645 90.9
Preschool and Kindergarten Teachers 9,675 $14,488 45.5 5,105 $19,745 44.4
Elementary and Middle School Teachers 87,450 $36,620 94.4 59,710 $43,849 96.8
Secondary School Teachers 14,380 $36,428 94.5 10,105 $41,961 97.1
Special Education Teachers 6,010 $38,596 84.8 4,240 $45,196 90.2
Other Teachers and Instructors 11,110 $10,368 48.9 2,575 $28,184 45.2
Archivists, Curators, and Museum Technicians 550 $24,347 76.5 320 $32,026 86.5
Librarians 5,065 $26,436 77.5 2,200 $38,007 88.1
Library Technicians 1,125 $9,541 13.5 235 $20,625 13.6
Teacher Assistants 30,415 $10,496 12.0 4,190 $17,698 9.8
Other Education, Training, and Library Workers 1,415 $36,983 76.7 680 $44,595 80.7
ARTS, DESIGN, ENTERTAINMENT, SPORTS, AND MEDIA
OCCUPATIONS
Artists and Related Workers 3,210 $11,781 43.8 1,225 $30,513 54.4
Designers 14,915 $20,923 36.8 7,770 $30,939 39.7
Actors 125 $12,500 41.1 35 $18,542 37.8
Producers and Directors 890 $27,131 59.7 580 $32,829 65.6
Athletes, Coaches, Umpires and Related Workers 1,760 $6,797 47.6 350 $26,771 54.0
Dancers and Choreographers 630 $15,377 11.4 125 $19,722 23.8
Musicians, Singers and Related Workers 2,440 $7,946 53.5 470 $28,365 52.2
Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related
Workers, All Other 475 $11,833 19.7 125 $16,667 9.5
Announcers 465 $21,359 46.3 210 $25,500 55.2
News Analysts, Reporters, and Correspondents 1,300 $24,341 74.2 735 $35,402 80.5
Public Relations Specialists 2,405 $31,000 62.0 1,430 $40,901 70.6
Editors 2,105 $27,201 76.7 1,350 $31,875 79.9
Technical Writers 1,155 $37,599 68.7 790 $41,947 64.9
Writers and Authors 2,210 $17,290 74.2 875 $36,000 79.5
Miscellaneous Media and Communication Workers 975 $15,906 33.2 335 $29,630 42.8
Broadcast and Sound Engineering Technicians and
Radio Operators 445 $23,438 44.5 220 $39,602 52.5
Photographers 1,420 $11,555 21.6 515 $21,402 18.9
Television, Video and Motion Picture Camera
Operators and Editors 210 $16,944 43.8 75 $24,167 44.7
Media and Communication Equipment Workers,
All Other 0 . . 0 . .
HEALTHCARE PRACTIONERS AND TECHNICAL OCCUPATIONS
Chiropractors 240 $30,694 81.4 130 $30,000 77.3
Dentists 940 $49,773 100.0 310 $62,679 100.0
Dieticians and Nutritionists 2,345 $26,529 73.5 1,230 $33,926 74.7
Optometrists 335 $55,278 100.0 150 $76,250 100.0
Pharmacists 3,280 $50,851 91.3 1,705 $63,463 94.8
Physicians and Surgeons 7,170 $65,338 99.5 4,610 $80,204 99.3
Physician Assistants 1,390 $29,779 51.2 815 $35,337 42.8
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; FEMALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Podiatrists 45 $60,417 84.1 10 $62,292 100.0
Registered Nurses 79,195 $37,015 47.6 42,725 $44,512 47.5
Audiologists 330 $40,960 97.3 200 $42,450 100.0
Occupational Therapists 3,150 $34,737 91.1 1,345 $41,105 92.1
Physical Therapists 3,485 $40,328 89.3 1,715 $47,670 90.0
Radiation Therapists 320 $38,824 46.9 190 $41,809 43.8
Recreational Therapists 600 $26,635 76.0 360 $32,041 72.7
Respiratory Therapists 2,540 $31,068 20.2 1,380 $35,817 21.4
Speech-Language Pathologists 3,045 $42,122 99.2 1,115 $44,570 98.8
Therapists, All Others 1,785 $29,536 83.3 990 $34,770 82.8
Veterinarians 1,020 $41,520 99.7 605 $48,484 99.5
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practioners,
All Other 55 $16,125 42.1 20 $51,250 72.2
Clinical Lab Technologists and Technicians 8,455 $29,108 54.1 4,885 $35,660 51.6
Dental Hygienists 6,475 $29,198 29.8 1,675 $39,475 32.5
Diagnostic Related Technologists and Technicians 7,540 $30,121 14.2 4,265 $35,667 15.7
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 1,715 $24,920 11.4 1,055 $29,984 11.8
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practioners Support
Technicians 10,370 $18,369 10.1 5,405 $22,539 8.6
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 18,120 $24,167 6.6 9,395 $29,966 5.9
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 3,485 $20,384 10.7 2,125 $22,740 10.7
Opticians, Dispensing 1,755 $20,905 4.8 1,085 $23,011 5.9
Miscellaneous Health Technologists and Technicians 2,120 $22,402 15.4 1,230 $26,484 14.9
Other Healthcare Practioners and Technical
Occupations 990 $30,037 61.3 650 $32,541 61.7
HEALTHCARE SUPPORT OCCUPATIONS
Nursing, Psychiatric, and Home Health Aides 59,640 $15,478 4.0 26,695 $20,324 4.1
Occupational Therapist Assistants and Aides 320 $21,724 1.6 130 $25,977 0.0
Physical Therapist Assistants and Aides 1,730 $21,296 16.1 920 $27,801 11.8
Massage Therapists 1,450 $12,096 23.3 415 $18,125 23.8
Dental Assistants 8,895 $17,466 4.6 3,450 $21,931 3.1
Medical Assistants and Other Healthcare Support
Occupations 25,030 $17,441 8.3 12,305 $22,049 6.3
PROTECTIVE SERVICE OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Correctional
Officers 500 $46,354 42.4 440 $47,297 44.7
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and
Detectives 475 $48,264 41.4 420 $49,097 41.0
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Fire Fighting and
Prevention Workers 20 $40,000 38.9 15 $53,125 43.8
Supervisors, Protective Service Workers, All Other 890 $31,314 30.4 665 $35,972 32.4
Fire Fighters 260 $27,679 21.5 180 $31,731 24.2
Fire Inspectors 35 $33,571 22.2 25 $28,250 8.7
Baliffs, Correctional Officers and Jailers 2,935 $36,861 16.6 2,455 $38,593 16.8
Detectives and Criminal Investigators 660 $41,453 77.8 560 $42,151 77.5
Fish and Game Wardens 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.)
MICHIGAN; FEMALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Parking Enforcement Workers 90 $26,477 7.7 50 $27,917 13.7
Police and Sheriff Patrol Officers 2,590 $40,182 34.7 2,115 $41,048 35.4
Transit and Railroad Police 4 $11,250 100.0 0 . .
Animal Control Workers 60 $21,538 0.0 40 $22,308 0.0
Private Detectives and Investigators 760 $26,792 30.1 555 $30,699 27.1
Security Guards and Gaming Surveillance Officers 7,075 $16,412 7.1 3,560 $22,212 8.9
Crossing Guards 1,225 $4,252 4.6 75 $26,917 0.0
Lifeguards and Other Protective Service Workers 625 $7,604 22.3 150 $21,635 33.6
FOOD PREPARATION AND SERVING RELATED OCCUPATIONS
Chefs and Head Cooks 1,745 $16,207 8.4 900 $21,290 11.8
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation
and Serving Workers 11,840 $15,117 6.6 6,135 $19,684 5.7
Cooks 26,730 $10,254 2.2 8,565 $16,602 2.3
Food Preparation Workers 10,050 $8,619 3.1 2,735 $16,470 2.3
Bartenders 9,520 $10,426 3.2 3,060 $14,388 2.4
Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers,
Including Fast Food 7,640 $9,216 3.1 2,475 $15,658 2.3
Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession and
Coffee Shop 2,335 $6,801 3.4 375 $14,343 4.3
Waiters and Waitresses 44,980 $9,546 5.5 11,255 $15,366 4.4
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant 3,570 $11,413 2.7 1,200 $19,750 3.3
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender
Helpers 2,990 $6,481 3.3 505 $15,668 0.0
Dishwashers 2,510 $6,022 1.3 470 $15,135 0.0
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee
Shop 3,300 $7,130 8.1 605 $15,736 6.5
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers,
All Other 105 $15,714 0.0 55 $21,125 0.0
BUILDING AND GROUNDS CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and
Janitorial Workers 3,255 $16,626 2.2 1,695 $21,002 2.3
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn
Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 340 $18,500 20.0 130 $34,250 26.9
Janitors and Building Cleaners 27,170 $11,548 2.5 10,515 $21,946 2.2
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 29,765 $10,077 1.9 9,610 $16,828 1.3
Pest Control Workers 60 $25,114 8.2 30 $24,479 16.1
Grounds Maintenance Workers 2,935 $11,092 11.3 850 $19,643 13.4
PERSONAL CARE AND SERVICE OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Gaming Workers 970 $25,117 13.3 650 $27,857 13.8
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service
Workers 2,215 $18,043 15.3 1,360 $21,960 13.7
Animal Trainers 570 $11,226 26.0 315 $17,500 28.5
Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 2,575 $11,289 9.1 1,050 $19,081 8.1
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; FEMALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Gaming Workers 1,310 $16,750 6.0 680 $23,381 6.9
Motion Picture Projectionists 65 $7,670 0.0 4 $48,750 0.0
Ushers,Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers 335 $5,545 6.3 35 $18,125 0.0
Miscellaneous Entertainment Attendants and Related
Workers 1,155 $8,006 14.8 225 $17,464 8.4
Funeral Service Workers 120 $15,179 24.8 35 $31,607 20.0
Barbers 705 $12,795 8.7 265 $21,033 8.2
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 23,015 $13,251 5.1 8,945 $19,391 5.1
Miscellaneous Personal Appearance Workers 3,835 $11,748 7.5 1,460 $17,962 6.9
Baggage Porters, Bellhops, and Concierges 295 $14,479 16.2 130 $19,071 20.0
Tour and Travel Guides 375 $7,000 36.1 55 $22,250 35.1
Transportation Attendants 2,940 $20,604 22.3 1,005 $25,163 26.2
Child Care Workers 52,360 $7,935 8.8 18,305 $14,265 8.8
Personal and Home Care Aides 11,960 $10,880 4.5 4,710 $17,211 4.2
Recreation and Fitness Workers 5,285 $12,390 32.0 2,040 $22,995 34.9
Residential Advisors 900 $12,169 20.6 330 $20,408 16.1
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other 415 $10,036 13.4 140 $21,210 25.0
SALES AND RELATED OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales
Workers 44,970 $21,071 13.8 31,590 $24,263 13.2
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales
Workers 9,870 $29,414 24.7 7,310 $32,739 25.2
Cashiers 67,270 $9,804 4.1 21,145 $16,900 4.3
Counter and Rental Clerks 3,470 $10,416 7.4 1,120 $18,238 8.5
Parts Salespersons 400 $17,500 3.5 230 $23,000 0.0
Retail Salespersons 61,410 $10,993 14.0 20,545 $21,054 14.7
Advertising Sales Agents 4,180 $30,737 40.9 2,585 $38,646 40.6
Insurance Sales Agents 7,180 $26,441 23.2 5,110 $30,026 24.1
Securities, Commodities, and Finanancial Services
Sales Agents 2,995 $29,829 30.1 2,165 $31,388 28.1
Travel Agents 4,215 $20,787 15.8 2,350 $26,502 16.5
Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 6,010 $28,641 33.5 3,685 $36,627 37.4
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing 13,470 $29,646 35.6 8,795 $36,213 38.6
Models, Demonstrators, and Product Promoters 2,040 $5,212 12.6 250 $27,500 33.9
Real Estate Brokers and Sales Agents 12,085 $23,230 23.7 6,110 $33,037 25.4
Sales Engineers 205 $53,929 66.0 155 $54,375 64.3
Telemarketers 2,910 $9,831 5.2 780 $20,091 5.3
Door-To-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors
and Related Workers 4,280 $6,937 13.3 885 $19,500 14.1
Sales and Related Workers, All Other 3,700 $20,989 35.7 1,850 $32,847 45.9
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and
Administrative Support Workers 40,675 $28,427 18.9 30,005 $31,369 18.3
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 2,085 $18,868 4.5 1,120 $22,348 2.9
TABLE 2. EARNINGS BY DETAILED OCCUPATION: 1999
(Data for Civilian Noninstitutional Workers From the 2000 Census. Workers who worked 50 weeks
or more and 35 or more hours per week in 1999 were classified as year-round full-time workers.)
MICHIGAN; FEMALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Telephone Operators 2,015 $25,573 4.5 1,230 $29,402 3.7
Communication Equipment Operators, All Other 255 $25,486 9.7 180 $30,987 9.3
Bill and Account Collectors 3,825 $23,044 10.3 2,465 $26,600 9.5
Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 17,490 $21,571 8.4 11,080 $24,861 7.3
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 51,440 $21,747 10.2 30,350 $26,638 8.3
Gaming Cage Workers 170 $19,432 12.4 85 $23,423 7.2
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 7,145 $24,935 10.1 4,795 $28,798 10.5
Procurement Clerks 1,005 $25,487 12.4 765 $28,351 12.0
Tellers 13,845 $15,353 5.5 6,635 $19,935 5.0
Brokerage Clerks 170 $25,565 27.3 105 $27,557 14.0
Correspondence Clerks 150 $21,791 23.8 90 $26,458 26.1
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks 2,375 $26,987 12.6 1,755 $29,167 11.5
Credit Authorizers, Checkers and Clerks 1,305 $22,756 10.7 1,005 $23,429 11.8
Customer Service Representatives 45,330 $21,729 14.7 27,765 $26,179 15.1
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs 1,750 $36,073 31.8 1,330 $36,858 29.9
File Clerks 7,560 $15,977 11.2 3,480 $24,137 10.7
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 2,370 $11,841 7.1 840 $16,520 6.6
Interviewers Except Eligibility and Loan 4,245 $15,070 14.7 1,675 $22,608 8.8
Library Assistants, Clerical 3,985 $12,220 27.1 1,125 $24,735 29.0
Loan Interviewers and Clerks 3,925 $25,502 11.9 2,880 $27,556 10.8
New Account Clerks 280 $22,993 5.4 205 $25,987 7.4
Order Clerks 4,125 $20,265 7.1 2,400 $24,956 7.0
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and
Timekeeping 1,075 $26,903 17.8 720 $31,997 16.4
Receptionists and Information Clerks 37,665 $15,034 8.3 16,060 $21,162 6.5
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and
Travel Clerks 2,555 $22,809 17.5 1,455 $30,138 16.7
Information and Record Clerks, All Other 2,020 $18,167 12.9 905 $25,207 15.9
Cargo and Freight Agents 230 $18,125 13.6 135 $28,906 22.8
Couriers and Messengers 1,675 $15,744 7.5 655 $24,764 7.3
Dispatchers 4,885 $25,823 5.5 3,520 $29,004 6.5
Meter Readers, Utilities 375 $23,854 2.7 240 $30,875 4.2
Postal Service Clerks 3,575 $36,946 8.3 2,650 $39,064 7.1
Postal Service Mail Carriers 7,400 $33,036 4.3 5,045 $37,327 4.6
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and
Processing Machine Operators 3,300 $32,302 6.8 2,230 $36,533 7.6
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 7,300 $27,692 24.9 5,340 $31,166 23.9
Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 8,675 $20,619 4.5 5,710 $23,813 3.6
Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 19,745 $13,921 5.3 9,030 $21,540 5.7
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers,
Recordkeeping 1,360 $21,589 4.1 795 $25,903 5.3
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 138,400 $22,483 11.3 81,950 $27,242 10.5
Computer Operators 4,855 $24,436 11.1 3,180 $30,084 10.0
Data Entry Keyers 16,600 $18,360 9.3 8,540 $23,943 7.5
Word Processors and Typists 7,120 $20,828 8.5 4,045 $25,782 5.7
Desktop Publishers 335 $24,063 22.3 180 $31,434 23.5
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 6,270 $24,548 11.6 4,320 $26,799 12.5
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; 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 2,870 $16,593 4.2 1,435 $22,402 2.0
Office Clerks, General 45,125 $19,194 10.2 23,300 $25,563 8.2
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer 1,085 $17,137 5.9 545 $22,335 4.2
Proofreaders and Copy Markers 625 $15,877 34.7 275 $24,286 51.1
Statistical Assistants 775 $25,538 17.9 470 $29,561 9.0
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other 13,700 $23,691 23.0 8,590 $27,305 21.3
FARMING, FISHING, AND FORESTRY OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Farming, Fishing
and Forestry Workers 255 $21,042 10.6 110 $25,700 16.7
Agricultural Inspectors 70 $45,625 50.7 65 $47,609 54.7
Animal Breeders 60 $6,406 3.3 40 $20,069 5.1
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products 420 $5,397 4.3 75 $15,909 2.6
Miscellaneous Agricultural Workers 4,860 $7,325 7.5 1,250 $14,069 9.8
Fishers and Related Fishing Workers 35 $5,938 21.2 10 $26,250 0.0
Hunters and Trappers 4 $195,000 0.0 4 $195,000 0.0
Forest and Conservation Workers 100 $8,636 10.0 40 $12,065 13.2
Logging Workers 140 $17,917 9.2 70 $26,917 15.9
CONSTRUCTION AND EXTRACTION WORKERS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction
Trades and Extraction Workers 790 $31,951 20.4 435 $37,306 15.7
Boilermakers 15 $42,969 0.0 15 $42,969 0.0
Brickmasons, Blockmasons, and Stonemasons 100 $21,375 6.0 15 $27,813 0.0
Carpenters 870 $19,671 7.7 380 $26,221 6.3
Carpet, Floor and Tile Installers and Finishers 200 $16,774 17.0 100 $26,667 28.4
Cement Masons, Concrete Finishers, and Terrazzo
Workers 65 $18,750 6.3 15 $30,625 0.0
Contruction Laborers 1,370 $16,786 3.5 480 $26,633 4.8
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators 75 $31,354 0.0 4 $16,250 0.0
Pile-Driver Operators 0 . . 0 . .
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment
Operators 235 $29,813 3.8 85 $35,455 10.5
Drywall Installers, Ceiling Tile Installers, and
Tapers 265 $15,486 0.0 90 $23,333 0.0
Electricians 755 $30,129 12.2 450 $37,396 8.7
Glaziers 50 $11,324 0.0 35 $12,500 0.0
Insulation Workers 80 $12,917 0.0 40 $18,125 0.0
Painters, Construction and Maintenance 1,325 $11,116 7.2 400 $22,348 5.5
Paperhangers 250 $9,769 8.5 50 $50,278 4.2
Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 425 $35,388 10.6 330 $35,962 10.5
Plasterers and Stucco Masons 35 $18,125 0.0 10 $35,893 0.0
Reinforcing Iron Workers 4 $3,750 0.0 0 . .
Roofers 140 $18,333 0.0 55 $19,659 0.0
Sheet Metal Workers 215 $40,455 0.0 160 $49,500 0.0
Structural Iron and Steel Workers 95 $27,344 7.2 40 $34,938 0.0
Helpers, Construction Trades 75 $30,750 0.0 55 $32,500 0.0
Construction and Building Inspectors 200 $30,956 18.9 175 $31,618 19.0
Elevator Installers and Repairers 15 $55,417 60.0 10 $56,250 100.0
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; FEMALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Fence Erectors 4 $9,375 0.0 0 . .
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers 45 $18,438 22.7 10 $30,000 80.0
Highway Maintenance Workers 115 $25,938 15.7 60 $36,731 3.3
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment
Operators 15 $24,063 0.0 4 $46,750 0.0
Septic Tank Services and Sewer Pipe Cleaners 4 $26,250 0.0 0 . .
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers 60 $21,944 0.0 40 $30,926 0.0
Derrick, Rotary Drill, and Service Unit Operators,
Oil, Gas, and Mining 4 $98,125 0.0 0 . .
Earth Drillers Except Oil and Gas 20 $10,833 0.0 15 $12,656 0.0
Explosives Workers, Ordnance handling Experts, and
Blasters 15 $13,942 0.0 15 $13,942 0.0
Mining Machine Operators 20 $43,173 0.0 15 $43,462 0.0
Roof Bolters, Mining 0 . . 0 . .
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas 0 . . 0 . .
Helpers - Extraction Workers 4 $91,250 0.0 4 $91,250 0.0
Other Extraction Workers 4 $8,750 0.0 0 . .
INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics,
Installers and Repairers 1,035 $38,521 20.4 840 $40,481 20.0
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine
Repairers 1,480 $30,563 15.8 1,015 $33,269 15.5
Radio and Telecommunications Equipment Installers
and Repairers 995 $41,549 5.0 790 $42,050 5.1
Avionics Technicians 15 $1,442 0.0 0 . .
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers 40 $45,694 34.1 30 $47,083 45.2
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Transportation
Equipment 4 $2,500 0.0 4 $56,250 0.0
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Industrial and
Utility 35 $47,396 65.7 35 $47,396 65.7
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor
Vehicles 315 $52,468 13.1 255 $61,563 11.5
Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers
and Repairers 60 $23,750 0.0 25 $36,071 0.0
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers 45 $12,500 17.4 25 $51,875 0.0
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 150 $21,050 0.0 105 $23,750 0.0
Automotive Body and Related Repairers 395 $29,125 3.0 230 $30,721 0.0
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers 15 $7,000 0.0 4 $26,250 0.0
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 1,675 $33,098 5.8 1,045 $40,104 6.8
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine
Specialists 110 $24,107 0.0 85 $43,750 0.0
Heavy Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Service
Technicians and Mechanics 90 $18,813 0.0 70 $19,063 0.0
Small Engine Mechanics 75 $11,761 0.0 55 $12,102 0.0
Miscellaneous Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Mechanics,
Installers, and Repairers 50 $13,750 0.0 20 $26,875 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.)
MICHIGAN; 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 100 $38,393 0.0 100 $38,393 0.0
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration
Mechanics and Installers 155 $30,368 5.9 95 $39,231 9.4
Home Appliance Repairers 30 $28,500 0.0 20 $41,000 0.0
Industrial and Refractory Machinery Mechanics 1,020 $27,806 6.2 790 $31,458 7.1
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 625 $23,150 10.2 430 $31,042 11.0
Maintenance Workers, Machinery 45 $26,797 0.0 35 $26,563 0.0
Millwrights 190 $60,694 8.4 150 $65,179 10.7
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 130 $28,333 5.4 75 $31,964 9.1
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers 355 $43,365 7.0 310 $46,648 8.1
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers 300 $28,750 10.7 185 $31,174 7.1
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and
Repairers 505 $16,676 1.4 275 $25,074 2.5
Commercial Divers 0 . . 0 . .
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers 55 $11,125 11.3 25 $35,357 0.0
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers 30 $10,000 0.0 15 $21,250 0.0
Riggers 4 $41,250 0.0 4 $41,250 0.0
Signal and Track Switch Repairers 4 $36,250 0.0 4 $36,250 0.0
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 65 $15,750 0.0 25 $46,250 0.0
Other Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 495 $21,181 6.6 240 $35,690 4.2
PRODUCTION OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and
Operating Workers 12,890 $30,536 15.1 10,200 $32,401 15.6
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems
Assemblers 35 $25,677 0.0 35 $25,781 0.0
Electrical, Electronics, and Electromechanical
Assemblers 3,190 $20,876 1.9 2,060 $23,054 2.1
Engine and Other Machines Assemblers 660 $42,384 3.2 470 $50,045 4.5
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters 110 $26,500 7.1 85 $40,729 9.4
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators 51,120 $23,519 2.8 33,130 $27,364 2.3
Bakers 3,720 $13,031 5.0 1,645 $19,175 3.2
Butchers and Other Meat, Poultry, and Fish Processing
Workers 915 $17,482 2.2 445 $21,441 4.5
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine
Operators and Tenders 70 $8,929 0.0 35 $30,000 0.0
Food Batchmakers 1,385 $12,045 4.4 565 $20,208 3.5
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders 155 $12,813 5.7 50 $19,345 0.0
Computer Control Programmers and Operators 650 $26,000 2.9 475 $30,283 4.0
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators,
and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 315 $22,695 1.3 195 $25,489 2.1
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders,
Metal and Plastic 120 $30,385 5.7 85 $33,194 8.1
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders,
Metal and Plastic 410 $18,906 0.0 290 $21,455 0.0
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters,
Operators and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 7,025 $19,243 1.3 4,155 $22,251 1.0
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; 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 235 $20,268 3.4 150 $21,688 5.4
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine
Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal
and Plastic 1,230 $27,128 1.9 900 $34,231 2.7
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators,
and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 270 $24,103 4.4 220 $27,885 5.5
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and
Tenders, Metal and Plastic 30 $24,167 0.0 25 $25,179 0.0
Machinists 1,675 $24,226 3.1 1,195 $26,173 1.8
Metal Furnace and Kiln Operators and Tenders 230 $21,000 0.0 155 $21,944 0.0
Model Makers and Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic 180 $35,511 12.2 145 $37,443 9.5
Molders and Molding Machine Setters, Operators, and
Tenders, Metal and Plastic 2,210 $19,167 1.8 1,320 $21,749 1.5
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders,
Metal and Plastic 110 $26,875 0.0 100 $29,250 0.0
Tool and Die Makers 655 $40,250 4.4 530 $50,057 4.3
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Workers 4,065 $21,403 0.9 2,620 $25,143 1.2
Heat Treating Equipment Equipment Setters, Operators,
and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 160 $24,196 3.7 120 $26,645 5.0
Lay-Out Workers, Metal and Plastic 20 $36,389 0.0 15 $35,417 0.0
Plating and Coating Machine Setters, operators, and
Tenders, Metal and Plastic 175 $20,174 0.0 105 $20,357 0.0
Tool Grinders, Filers and Sharpeners 20 $30,625 0.0 15 $49,375 0.0
Metalworkers and Plastic Workers, All Others 16,345 $21,516 1.7 10,780 $24,764 1.7
Bookbinders and Bindery Workers 940 $18,143 0.9 560 $22,138 0.0
Job Printers 540 $17,455 8.3 275 $27,417 9.1
Prepress Technicians and Workers 1,535 $21,556 7.2 1,025 $26,058 4.9
Printing Machine Operators 1,235 $20,333 8.0 715 $25,710 6.6
Laundry and Dry Cleaning Workers 4,660 $13,278 1.4 2,225 $17,416 1.8
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials 2,230 $13,552 1.5 1,020 $19,238 1.7
Sewing Machine Operators 5,380 $16,034 5.2 2,785 $21,009 3.9
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers 130 $11,481 1.5 70 $14,375 0.0
Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders 125 $15,000 0.0 65 $14,732 0.0
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Sewers 2,760 $10,611 10.6 1,040 $18,816 12.2
Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and
Tenders 35 $23,125 0.0 20 $25,556 0.0
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and
Tenders 160 $9,310 0.0 65 $18,973 0.0
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters,
Operators, and Tenders 60 $2,071 12.1 10 $8,542 54.5
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine
Setters, Operators, and Tenders 30 $22,708 0.0 20 $24,792 0.0
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and
Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers 4 $2,500 0.0 4 $11,250 0.0
Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers 15 $29,167 68.8 15 $29,167 68.8
Upholsterers 700 $19,063 6.7 365 $22,929 6.6
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other 150 $20,167 15.3 70 $22,857 6.9
TABLE 2. EARNINGS BY DETAILED OCCUPATION: 1999
(Data for Civilian Noninstitutional Workers From the 2000 Census. Workers who worked 50 weeks
or more and 35 or more hours per week in 1999 were classified as year-round full-time workers.)
MICHIGAN; FEMALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 150 $17,159 8.7 85 $22,303 11.8
Furniture Finishers 160 $14,286 4.3 80 $19,500 0.0
Model Makers and Patternmakers, Wood 15 $22,222 0.0 15 $22,222 0.0
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood 190 $13,750 1.0 90 $20,486 0.0
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders,
Except Sawing 405 $16,944 4.5 185 $20,238 7.6
Woodworkers, All Other 195 $13,615 9.3 105 $16,050 11.7
Power Plant Operators, Distributors, and Dispatchers 205 $46,550 11.6 190 $47,500 12.8
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators 225 $43,250 15.0 165 $48,214 20.5
Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System
Workers 150 $40,048 24.8 120 $41,394 25.6
Miscellaneous Plant and System Operators 80 $28,125 1.3 75 $32,778 1.4
Chemical Processing Machine Setters, Operators,
and Tenders 325 $31,042 4.6 240 $32,222 5.4
Crushing, Grinding, Polishing, Mixing, and Blending
Workers 645 $22,472 3.9 405 $24,303 6.1
Cutting Workers 1,155 $16,613 2.6 595 $21,804 2.4
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine
Setters, Operators, and Tenders 825 $19,545 1.7 550 $20,890 2.5
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and
Tenders 390 $20,441 6.4 250 $22,341 2.4
Inspectors, Testers, Sorter, Samplers, and Weighers 22,190 $22,110 6.1 14,230 $26,020 6.4
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers 270 $23,047 15.8 170 $26,458 10.1
Medical, Dental and Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians 1,950 $21,289 7.1 1,220 $25,044 7.1
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 4,820 $19,811 3.0 2,640 $23,474 2.6
Painting Workers 2,025 $20,522 5.2 1,225 $23,665 3.8
Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine
Workers 1,575 $12,844 8.3 715 $20,278 7.0
Semiconductor Processors 10 $18,125 0.0 10 $18,125 0.0
Cementing and Gluing Machine Operators and Tenders 400 $17,653 4.5 225 $21,875 4.0
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment
Operators and Tenders 240 $20,386 0.8 155 $21,875 1.3
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders 0 . . 0 . .
Etchers and Engravers 305 $15,976 2.3 140 $18,625 3.6
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, except Metal and
Plastic 255 $12,500 22.0 115 $16,806 25.7
Paper Goods Machines Setters, Operators, and Tenders 295 $20,821 1.7 170 $26,150 3.0
Tire Builders 20 $16,406 0.0 20 $16,406 0.0
Helpers-Production Workers 340 $11,284 7.9 140 $26,389 5.6
Production Workers, All Other 21,755 $20,346 3.2 12,805 $24,780 3.2
TRANSPORTATION AND MATERIAL MOVING OCCUPATIONS
Supervisors, Transportation and Material Moving
Workers 2,195 $24,256 12.4 1,475 $29,059 15.8
Aircraft Pilots and Flight Engineers 125 $30,357 49.2 65 $29,375 50.0
Air Traffic Controllers and Airfield Operations
Specialists 190 $48,750 34.0 160 $55,192 38.0
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; 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 40 $19,688 0.0 35 $19,844 0.0
Bus Drivers 12,915 $16,152 1.4 3,025 $22,724 1.5
Driver/Sales Workers and Truck Drivers 7,410 $16,899 3.8 3,505 $26,715 3.9
Taxi Drivers and Chauffers 775 $10,652 3.9 265 $19,646 4.5
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other 90 $8,015 7.7 25 $29,821 0.0
Locomotive Engineers and Operators 25 $43,438 30.8 10 $53,750 0.0
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators 10 $41,250 0.0 0 . .
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters 40 $19,643 16.7 20 $40,972 21.1
Subway, Streetcar, and Other Rail Transportation
Workers 10 $27,500 0.0 10 $45,417 0.0
Sailors and Marine Oilers 25 $20,750 18.5 10 $22,500 50.0
Ship and Boat Captains and Operators 40 $9,286 0.0 0 . .
Ship Engineers 0 . . 0 . .
Bridge and Lock Tenders 4 $7,083 0.0 0 . .
Parking Lot Attendants 220 $8,452 0.9 70 $23,750 0.0
Service Station Attendants 1,185 $10,019 0.9 445 $16,520 0.2
Transportation Inspectors 445 $30,724 10.5 260 $38,250 13.4
Other Transportation Workers 45 $34,792 0.0 45 $34,792 0.0
Conveyor Operators and Tenders 65 $36,094 3.0 40 $49,750 0.0
Crane and Tower Operators 240 $46,667 19.4 135 $46,875 13.3
Dredge, Excavating, and Loading Machine Operators 60 $11,250 0.0 25 $40,625 0.0
Hoist and Winch Operators 20 $25,795 0.0 15 $25,568 0.0
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 2,250 $25,705 2.8 1,640 $28,648 3.5
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 2,525 $13,544 1.1 995 $23,125 0.8
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Materials Movers,
Hand 16,290 $16,822 3.2 8,575 $22,925 2.6
Machine Feeders and Offbearers 1,050 $16,856 1.6 535 $21,633 3.2
Packers and Packagers, Hand 7,715 $13,390 1.8 3,350 $21,336 1.1
Pumping Station Operators 4 $31,250 0.0 4 $31,250 0.0
Refuse and Recyclable Materials Collectors 225 $16,767 4.5 70 $40,431 13.9
Shuttle Car Operators 4 $6,250 0.0 0 . .
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders 40 $4,286 16.7 20 $17,083 0.0
Material Moving Workers, All Other 490 $26,165 9.2 370 $30,368 9.8
