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.)
MISSOURI; BOTH SEXES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
21 to 74 years 2,720,920 $24,240 25.4 1,810,050 $30,259 28.0
MANAGEMENT OCCUPATIONS
Chief executives 20,365 $75,355 58.3 17,665 $79,583 59.6
General and Operations Managers 17,935 $45,812 41.3 15,930 $48,289 42.1
Legislators 345 $28,381 46.1 185 $36,458 63.6
Advertising and Promotions Managers 1,785 $37,446 67.7 1,430 $42,500 67.7
Marketing and Sales Managers 19,150 $46,814 57.7 15,740 $51,138 58.8
Public Relations Managers 1,365 $40,534 66.8 1,180 $41,840 64.7
Administrative Services Managers 1,525 $41,229 37.0 1,255 $45,142 39.8
Computer and Information Systems Managers 6,195 $60,882 62.0 5,415 $62,289 61.9
Financial Managers 16,805 $40,918 53.9 14,320 $43,652 55.1
Human Resources Managers 8,265 $38,044 44.6 6,775 $41,051 47.2
Industrial Production Managers 6,425 $47,593 35.6 5,890 $49,593 35.9
Purchasing Managers 3,735 $45,377 48.6 3,340 $46,660 49.4
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 5,455 $32,406 21.1 4,590 $34,864 21.1
Farm, Ranch, and Other Agricultural Managers 5,495 $25,748 20.5 4,195 $29,069 21.5
Farmers and Ranchers 22,805 $12,119 16.4 15,110 $15,290 17.8
Construction Managers 12,405 $45,291 23.5 10,015 $50,209 25.1
Education Administrators 14,285 $41,894 78.8 9,785 $44,599 79.1
Engineering Managers 2,395 $68,720 70.4 2,075 $72,173 71.4
Food Service Managers 14,895 $24,193 19.3 11,005 $27,145 21.0
Funeral Directors 1,850 $34,461 31.9 1,475 $36,774 32.4
Gaming Managers 605 $34,679 24.1 450 $40,663 27.2
Lodging Managers 3,195 $22,629 28.2 2,165 $25,256 26.7
Medical and Health Services Managers 8,360 $39,364 50.6 6,970 $42,111 51.2
Natural Sciences Managers 285 $67,132 82.5 250 $68,029 83.5
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents 1,265 $40,488 10.5 895 $43,401 12.3
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association
Managers 6,685 $26,552 31.1 4,585 $30,351 31.5
Social and Community Service Managers 4,670 $30,157 61.9 3,515 $32,571 63.5
Managers, All Other 35,845 $41,814 44.0 29,605 $46,567 44.6
BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL OPERATIONS OCCUPATIONS
Agents and Business Managers of Artists,Performers,
and Athletes 390 $31,293 50.5 310 $31,293 57.7
Purchasing Agents and Buyers, Farm Products 410 $27,455 27.2 295 $31,157 31.1
Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 4,690 $25,781 29.2 3,205 $32,117 33.6
Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and
Farm Products 5,325 $32,212 37.2 4,285 $34,965 38.1
Claims Adusters, Appraisers, Examiners, and
Investigators 7,020 $32,201 35.7 5,820 $34,243 37.1
Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction,
Health and Safety, and Transportation 1,960 $34,779 45.1 1,660 $36,148 45.2
Cost Estimators 2,265 $40,212 28.0 1,840 $43,402 30.3
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.)
MISSOURI; 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 16,965 $32,197 44.9 13,065 $36,029 44.7
Logisticians 640 $34,821 37.4 475 $37,069 33.8
Management Analysts 8,880 $43,485 68.3 6,140 $51,332 69.3
Meeting and Convention Planners 535 $30,469 36.4 345 $31,964 43.2
Other Business Operations Specialists 3,870 $29,322 32.9 3,005 $32,934 31.6
Accountants and Auditors 34,055 $32,997 68.7 25,745 $37,366 71.4
Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate 2,015 $30,015 39.6 1,570 $31,661 40.0
Budget Analysts 680 $44,904 59.0 595 $46,667 56.9
Credit Analysts 590 $29,090 57.4 460 $30,683 59.3
Financial Analysts 615 $41,343 77.5 475 $43,125 81.2
Personal Financial Advisors 4,225 $41,586 70.7 3,180 $51,458 73.2
Insurance Underwriters 1,860 $32,333 45.2 1,660 $32,618 43.0
Financial Examiners 425 $48,571 92.0 395 $51,528 93.9
Loan Counselors and Officers 7,760 $32,500 42.4 6,370 $35,618 43.4
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 2,400 $28,057 27.1 1,640 $32,099 30.5
Tax Preparers 2,785 $11,449 33.8 830 $29,861 43.4
Financial Specialists, All Other 900 $27,388 43.6 685 $31,899 43.4
COMPUTER AND MATHEMATICAL OCCUPATIONS
Computer Scientists and System Analyts 12,775 $45,767 55.9 10,295 $50,082 57.0
Computer Programmers 14,805 $47,639 61.2 12,165 $50,691 61.6
Computer Software Engineers 9,320 $53,755 74.1 7,875 $57,008 75.1
Computer Support Specialists 7,780 $34,672 37.6 5,945 $38,263 38.0
Database Administrators 1,415 $49,613 61.9 1,105 $57,898 61.9
Network and Computer Systems Administrators 3,470 $44,950 42.7 3,055 $46,348 42.1
Network Systems and Data Communication Analysts 5,250 $38,971 47.0 4,185 $42,965 47.7
Actuaries 465 $80,688 100.0 385 $92,639 100.0
Mathematicians 10 $86,250 100.0 10 $86,250 100.0
Operations Research Analysts 1,455 $43,973 52.2 1,240 $45,987 55.2
Statisticians 280 $37,969 80.6 195 $38,789 77.2
Miscellaneous Mathematical Science Occupations 45 $53,393 81.4 30 $73,438 71.4
ARCHITECTURE, ENGINEERING OCCUPATIONS
Architects, Except Naval 3,405 $42,562 80.8 2,785 $45,745 81.6
Surveyors, Cartographers, and Photogrammetrists 1,280 $50,455 82.2 1,115 $51,250 84.5
Aerospace Engineers 2,800 $60,284 86.7 2,430 $60,915 88.0
Agricultural Engineers 50 $61,607 95.9 40 $70,227 95.2
Biomedical Engineers 195 $48,403 56.9 155 $52,321 58.1
Chemical Engineers 1,220 $56,612 88.2 1,040 $60,089 87.4
Civil Engineers 4,735 $50,350 80.0 3,995 $51,845 81.2
Computer Hardware Engineers 635 $44,688 45.7 495 $50,164 48.9
Electrical and Electronic Engineers 4,570 $52,191 69.1 3,910 $56,121 69.9
Environmental Engineers 405 $52,429 96.6 350 $54,896 96.0
Industrial Engineers, Including Health and Safety 3,695 $47,588 61.7 3,280 $50,032 63.3
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects 55 $47,375 35.2 30 $47,059 18.8
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.)
MISSOURI; BOTH SEXES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Materials Engineers 610 $47,832 60.6 535 $49,688 62.5
Mechanical Engineers 4,090 $50,294 62.3 3,465 $51,237 63.7
Mining and Geological Engineers,Including Mining
Safety Engineers 65 $45,000 68.8 50 $49,444 60.0
Nuclear Engineers 65 $73,393 75.4 65 $73,750 77.8
Petroleum Engineers 40 $56,406 61.0 40 $56,406 61.0
Engineers, All Others 4,390 $50,712 68.5 3,550 $52,493 68.7
Drafters 4,585 $30,596 21.6 3,560 $32,408 20.3
Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters 6,610 $32,450 14.9 5,320 $35,802 14.4
Surveying and Mapping Technicians 1,455 $27,346 6.3 1,160 $31,695 4.8
LIFE, PHYSICAL, AND SOCIAL SCIENCE OCCUPATIONS
Agricultural and Food Scientists 670 $34,758 74.6 510 $40,852 80.4
Biological Scientists 1,820 $37,630 96.5 1,400 $41,360 96.6
Conservation Scientists and Foresters 545 $38,596 81.1 465 $40,250 83.2
Medical Scientists 1,615 $33,709 98.2 1,275 $37,521 98.4
Astronomers and Physicists 105 $46,176 89.6 80 $47,059 89.0
Atmospheric and Space Scientists 115 $46,944 81.0 95 $49,844 87.6
Chemists and Materials Scientists 2,505 $43,101 88.9 2,120 $45,916 90.1
Environmental Scientists and Geoscientists 1,075 $40,938 92.9 905 $42,216 93.4
Physical Scientists, All Other 2,455 $30,829 98.4 1,695 $42,536 99.1
Economists 285 $50,417 100.0 225 $51,181 100.0
Market/Survey Researchers 1,395 $40,989 70.4 975 $46,552 75.3
Psychologists 2,420 $39,639 97.5 1,410 $45,393 98.9
Sociologists 60 $40,893 100.0 45 $45,294 100.0
Urban and Regional Planners 290 $41,875 95.2 225 $52,986 93.8
Miscellaneous Social Scientists and Related Workers 560 $25,125 78.5 310 $40,259 78.8
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians 760 $23,920 20.1 565 $26,737 23.4
Biological Technicians 450 $25,685 46.3 320 $30,305 40.9
Chemical Technicians 1,965 $30,574 24.7 1,425 $32,470 21.3
Geological and Petroleum Technicians 135 $40,125 32.3 110 $45,481 29.4
Nuclear Technicians 35 $61,250 65.7 20 $60,972 42.9
Other Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians 2,385 $20,346 37.8 1,240 $28,390 41.1
COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL SERVICES OCCUPATIONS
Counselors 10,280 $27,827 77.7 5,545 $29,915 78.1
Social Workers 15,195 $25,316 72.2 11,365 $26,432 72.4
Misc. Community and Social Service Specialists 5,530 $25,461 59.2 4,005 $27,401 63.9
Clergy 10,060 $24,147 73.8 7,400 $28,683 76.3
Directors, Religious Activities and Education 1,420 $21,884 56.0 805 $28,750 63.8
Religious Workers, All Other 1,970 $19,277 48.4 1,025 $26,425 53.2
LEGAL OCCUPATIONS
Lawyers 13,835 $67,028 99.5 11,475 $72,707 99.9
Judges, Magistrates, and Other Judicial Workers 1,040 $75,944 79.4 805 $85,739 85.0
Paralegals and Legal Assistants 3,970 $27,734 40.0 2,885 $31,426 38.7
Miscellaneous Legal Support Workers 4,110 $21,851 30.4 2,620 $26,532 21.6
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.)
MISSOURI; 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 22,885 $33,100 90.2 14,770 $42,477 92.6
Preschool and Kindergarten Teachers 9,430 $11,484 37.4 4,950 $16,480 38.6
Elementary and Middle School Teachers 68,550 $28,330 92.7 51,800 $31,019 96.2
Secondary School Teachers 17,165 $30,475 95.0 13,585 $32,158 96.7
Special Education Teachers 4,020 $29,340 89.3 3,280 $31,027 92.6
Other Teachers and Instructors 8,900 $12,279 49.4 3,215 $28,264 47.1
Archivists, Curators, and Museum Technicians 860 $27,354 59.6 605 $30,108 60.3
Librarians 4,035 $27,888 83.8 1,950 $31,451 85.5
Library Technicians 820 $11,161 18.1 305 $19,447 27.4
Teacher Assistants 12,925 $9,829 21.2 2,810 $14,393 22.9
Other Education, Training, and Library Workers 920 $30,803 75.9 560 $36,048 76.6
ARTS, DESIGN, ENTERTAINMENT, SPORTS, AND MEDIA
OCCUPATIONS
Artists and Related Workers 4,235 $22,745 43.1 2,435 $34,148 47.9
Designers 13,555 $24,776 41.6 8,915 $30,905 43.9
Actors 165 $13,125 44.2 35 $38,542 33.3
Producers and Directors 1,630 $29,000 63.3 1,215 $33,632 66.7
Athletes, Coaches, Umpires and Related Workers 2,905 $22,705 53.0 1,255 $32,579 61.0
Dancers and Choreographers 430 $15,938 20.8 90 $22,000 7.8
Musicians, Singers and Related Workers 3,050 $14,674 42.1 950 $31,007 45.1
Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related
Workers, All Other 630 $14,314 17.7 250 $19,135 12.8
Announcers 950 $21,333 36.4 515 $29,167 44.6
News Analysts, Reporters, and Correspondents 1,470 $23,861 67.3 930 $30,599 71.4
Public Relations Specialists 2,750 $30,703 65.3 1,825 $37,259 70.3
Editors 2,810 $29,461 71.4 1,800 $34,754 77.1
Technical Writers 915 $37,294 71.0 695 $39,754 72.0
Writers and Authors 2,385 $27,256 70.2 1,330 $36,047 67.8
Miscellaneous Media and Communication Workers 690 $20,518 38.9 285 $35,625 44.2
Broadcast and Sound Engineering Technicians and
Radio Operators 1,315 $30,288 23.5 890 $37,477 22.2
Photographers 2,550 $21,986 34.9 1,395 $29,815 43.3
Television, Video and Motion Picture Camera
Operators and Editors 270 $30,602 49.1 195 $33,594 46.6
Media and Communication Equipment Workers,
All Other 0 . . 0 . .
HEALTHCARE PRACTIONERS AND TECHNICAL OCCUPATIONS
Chiropractors 1,040 $40,392 97.6 775 $47,500 97.4
Dentists 2,685 $98,345 100.0 1,535 $106,447 100.0
Dieticians and Nutritionists 1,805 $24,264 67.6 1,150 $30,434 65.5
Optometrists 600 $70,966 100.0 435 $77,708 100.0
Pharmacists 4,160 $60,233 92.2 2,910 $66,420 97.7
Physicians and Surgeons 13,415 $111,754 99.5 10,325 $122,864 99.7
Physician Assistants 880 $26,636 45.6 555 $35,552 47.4
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.)
MISSOURI; BOTH SEXES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Podiatrists 195 $45,694 100.0 120 $82,188 100.0
Registered Nurses 52,185 $33,384 49.2 32,990 $39,231 48.0
Audiologists 165 $37,083 90.9 85 $40,500 82.6
Occupational Therapists 1,285 $37,238 90.4 710 $42,108 94.2
Physical Therapists 2,760 $40,066 88.3 1,495 $49,248 88.3
Radiation Therapists 205 $40,188 31.4 155 $41,750 39.1
Recreational Therapists 485 $27,244 84.3 320 $28,555 90.7
Respiratory Therapists 2,330 $30,799 28.1 1,595 $35,185 29.1
Speech-Language Pathologists 2,210 $32,858 99.7 900 $38,290 99.8
Therapists, All Others 1,390 $22,489 76.7 760 $30,641 74.3
Veterinarians 1,520 $46,875 100.0 1,145 $51,786 100.0
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practioners,
All Other 115 $21,484 47.8 55 $30,893 49.1
Clinical Lab Technologists and Technicians 7,815 $25,653 48.7 5,180 $31,757 48.7
Dental Hygienists 1,675 $32,399 27.2 600 $41,250 34.3
Diagnostic Related Technologists and Technicians 4,405 $31,213 22.2 3,045 $36,037 21.3
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 3,190 $27,331 13.1 2,455 $29,794 12.2
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practioners Support
Technicians 7,230 $16,941 12.2 4,330 $20,679 9.6
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 16,160 $21,700 8.1 10,265 $24,367 7.3
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 2,105 $18,655 8.8 1,460 $21,490 9.9
Opticians, Dispensing 965 $20,531 7.5 645 $21,963 6.8
Miscellaneous Health Technologists and Technicians 3,275 $19,216 18.4 2,105 $22,711 19.4
Other Healthcare Practioners and Technical
Occupations 1,135 $31,599 64.2 850 $35,862 66.4
HEALTHCARE SUPPORT OCCUPATIONS
Nursing, Psychiatric, and Home Health Aides 42,590 $13,343 4.4 21,250 $16,884 4.1
Occupational Therapist Assistants and Aides 290 $26,850 11.7 110 $30,662 18.3
Physical Therapist Assistants and Aides 1,235 $19,747 19.4 725 $26,226 17.2
Massage Therapists 875 $14,323 39.2 255 $18,214 44.5
Dental Assistants 4,215 $17,322 5.7 2,155 $20,860 2.5
Medical Assistants and Other Healthcare Support
Occupations 12,080 $16,710 11.0 6,795 $21,012 9.9
PROTECTIVE SERVICE OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Correctional
Officers 1,175 $29,671 29.6 1,010 $30,087 32.7
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and
Detectives 2,165 $42,042 39.8 1,980 $43,254 41.0
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Fire Fighting and
Prevention Workers 1,055 $55,318 15.7 985 $55,557 16.9
Supervisors, Protective Service Workers, All Other 1,490 $31,942 32.3 1,280 $35,068 34.3
Fire Fighters 5,130 $40,476 13.1 4,555 $41,128 12.8
Fire Inspectors 265 $35,208 18.4 240 $40,227 17.1
Baliffs, Correctional Officers and Jailers 6,970 $22,277 9.4 5,855 $22,725 9.7
Detectives and Criminal Investigators 2,215 $36,625 51.2 2,015 $37,396 51.2
Fish and Game Wardens 70 $38,583 72.5 45 $38,846 69.6
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.)
MISSOURI; BOTH SEXES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Parking Enforcement Workers 80 $19,444 0.0 50 $19,861 0.0
Police and Sheriff Patrol Officers 11,915 $32,282 30.4 10,395 $33,295 31.0
Transit and Railroad Police 45 $41,042 23.4 35 $43,958 33.3
Animal Control Workers 325 $20,229 3.4 210 $22,054 1.9
Private Detectives and Investigators 1,090 $30,200 39.8 775 $32,487 40.9
Security Guards and Gaming Surveillance Officers 12,935 $19,951 12.4 7,875 $22,565 14.4
Crossing Guards 310 $4,934 17.0 25 $18,125 0.0
Lifeguards and Other Protective Service Workers 945 $7,559 18.7 215 $23,182 25.5
FOOD PREPARATION AND SERVING RELATED OCCUPATIONS
Chefs and Head Cooks 3,765 $21,277 7.5 2,480 $24,479 6.2
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation
and Serving Workers 11,740 $16,670 7.9 7,310 $21,295 8.0
Cooks 34,035 $10,935 2.5 13,695 $16,139 1.9
Food Preparation Workers 6,845 $9,515 3.7 2,320 $15,755 5.8
Bartenders 6,975 $11,876 10.4 2,740 $17,292 9.0
Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers,
Including Fast Food 5,020 $10,069 4.4 1,770 $15,063 4.4
Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession and
Coffee Shop 1,430 $7,157 5.5 410 $15,398 1.5
Waiters and Waitresses 25,575 $10,183 8.8 7,745 $15,441 9.7
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant 3,065 $11,520 4.7 1,255 $15,944 4.3
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender
Helpers 2,970 $7,636 4.8 675 $14,274 3.7
Dishwashers 3,985 $7,675 2.5 1,125 $12,880 2.5
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee
Shop 1,700 $7,565 8.9 400 $16,500 11.1
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers,
All Other 70 $11,875 0.0 35 $13,304 0.0
BUILDING AND GROUNDS CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and
Janitorial Workers 4,645 $21,461 8.6 3,435 $23,969 9.3
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn
Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 2,525 $26,592 14.1 1,855 $27,773 16.4
Janitors and Building Cleaners 40,760 $15,082 4.0 22,075 $20,247 3.8
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 23,350 $10,162 1.8 8,720 $14,959 1.8
Pest Control Workers 1,190 $21,712 9.6 860 $24,628 9.9
Grounds Maintenance Workers 15,220 $15,886 7.6 7,440 $21,761 7.8
PERSONAL CARE AND SERVICE OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Gaming Workers 1,205 $31,070 21.4 995 $33,878 23.9
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service
Workers 2,340 $21,916 22.7 1,645 $24,846 22.6
Animal Trainers 575 $13,188 22.4 390 $16,615 22.4
Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 2,520 $13,830 17.1 1,350 $18,771 19.5
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.)
MISSOURI; BOTH SEXES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Gaming Workers 2,035 $27,757 9.8 1,480 $29,698 9.4
Motion Picture Projectionists 115 $17,656 32.7 60 $32,813 38.7
Ushers,Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers 745 $9,030 15.1 205 $16,136 5.3
Miscellaneous Entertainment Attendants and Related
Workers 1,400 $10,278 11.2 410 $20,101 9.3
Funeral Service Workers 445 $20,647 10.4 230 $23,854 6.5
Barbers 1,745 $19,161 5.0 1,080 $22,792 5.8
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 14,995 $13,820 5.8 7,480 $17,536 6.0
Miscellaneous Personal Appearance Workers 2,045 $13,550 9.4 1,050 $17,956 9.0
Baggage Porters, Bellhops, and Concierges 815 $16,587 12.1 490 $21,670 10.4
Tour and Travel Guides 740 $7,028 30.2 140 $22,727 29.3
Transportation Attendants 2,075 $27,031 26.3 965 $32,676 29.4
Child Care Workers 29,255 $8,393 11.5 12,785 $12,933 10.2
Personal and Home Care Aides 5,910 $10,391 6.6 2,310 $15,021 6.2
Recreation and Fitness Workers 4,880 $14,361 34.1 2,370 $22,007 33.7
Residential Advisors 630 $13,881 17.0 300 $17,523 21.6
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other 645 $11,941 17.1 245 $21,297 10.9
SALES AND RELATED OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales
Workers 59,535 $25,911 20.1 47,365 $28,605 20.7
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales
Workers 18,210 $36,783 31.2 15,250 $40,128 31.7
Cashiers 41,790 $10,590 5.9 15,315 $16,628 6.8
Counter and Rental Clerks 2,675 $11,467 11.3 1,120 $21,419 15.8
Parts Salespersons 3,270 $24,426 5.3 2,625 $26,290 5.5
Retail Salespersons 62,320 $15,808 18.1 31,990 $25,553 20.2
Advertising Sales Agents 4,005 $30,100 37.7 2,860 $36,616 40.8
Insurance Sales Agents 12,200 $32,885 37.0 9,530 $36,998 38.9
Securities, Commodities, and Finanancial Services
Sales Agents 6,990 $36,558 52.7 5,575 $40,718 55.2
Travel Agents 3,035 $21,845 22.6 1,960 $26,179 18.6
Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 13,520 $34,528 39.1 9,740 $41,286 42.1
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing 30,190 $40,532 42.8 24,440 $43,924 44.2
Models, Demonstrators, and Product Promoters 1,140 $5,931 12.7 245 $22,469 18.1
Real Estate Brokers and Sales Agents 12,935 $25,756 30.6 8,130 $33,849 32.9
Sales Engineers 650 $53,365 63.1 560 $56,528 59.4
Telemarketers 5,380 $11,448 10.9 2,035 $20,583 12.9
Door-To-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors
and Related Workers 3,690 $10,775 13.6 1,290 $25,441 10.6
Sales and Related Workers, All Other 4,815 $25,787 41.0 2,875 $37,421 51.0
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and
Administrative Support Workers 34,430 $28,546 23.6 27,455 $30,891 23.6
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 1,730 $16,273 6.9 1,055 $20,323 3.8
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.)
MISSOURI; BOTH SEXES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Telephone Operators 2,185 $24,684 5.0 1,505 $29,151 6.0
Communication Equipment Operators, All Other 210 $25,588 32.5 170 $26,801 40.8
Bill and Account Collectors 5,545 $21,658 13.9 3,825 $24,201 14.8
Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 8,420 $20,700 11.2 5,845 $22,986 10.2
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 38,195 $20,364 10.5 24,520 $23,212 8.7
Gaming Cage Workers 185 $19,743 1.6 140 $20,938 2.1
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 4,595 $23,756 10.0 3,350 $25,970 9.3
Procurement Clerks 690 $27,037 24.8 580 $29,722 25.3
Tellers 8,635 $15,336 7.1 5,040 $17,156 6.5
Brokerage Clerks 260 $28,631 26.4 190 $29,732 21.5
Correspondence Clerks 200 $23,696 27.2 125 $26,853 13.4
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks 2,390 $21,192 12.6 1,850 $22,301 12.7
Credit Authorizers, Checkers and Clerks 1,215 $20,819 19.4 825 $22,800 22.4
Customer Service Representatives 42,290 $22,125 18.3 28,490 $26,330 19.3
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs 950 $34,821 42.6 835 $36,026 44.8
File Clerks 6,250 $15,843 12.6 3,170 $21,120 9.9
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 2,340 $11,637 8.6 930 $15,809 7.1
Interviewers Except Eligibility and Loan 3,755 $12,382 22.0 1,475 $21,677 21.2
Library Assistants, Clerical 2,810 $10,534 33.2 1,030 $19,547 30.4
Loan Interviewers and Clerks 2,650 $25,082 22.9 2,170 $25,982 22.9
New Account Clerks 435 $20,668 10.8 350 $21,521 10.5
Order Clerks 4,360 $18,047 9.1 2,740 $22,183 7.3
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and
Timekeeping 1,150 $23,467 15.7 840 $25,534 16.9
Receptionists and Information Clerks 20,165 $15,100 9.0 10,410 $19,406 6.3
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and
Travel Clerks 3,145 $23,985 16.5 2,010 $30,000 14.1
Information and Record Clerks, All Other 1,465 $18,846 19.1 900 $22,464 17.1
Cargo and Freight Agents 515 $31,462 0.8 380 $35,413 1.0
Couriers and Messengers 3,755 $18,963 12.4 2,245 $24,746 14.5
Dispatchers 5,775 $24,031 9.4 4,350 $26,769 8.8
Meter Readers, Utilities 870 $29,746 10.8 725 $31,301 10.7
Postal Service Clerks 3,895 $38,299 9.9 3,020 $39,712 10.6
Postal Service Mail Carriers 8,515 $36,952 11.8 6,510 $38,620 13.5
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and
Processing Machine Operators 2,985 $35,759 13.1 2,190 $38,113 14.0
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 6,365 $29,172 24.0 5,065 $31,268 24.8
Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 12,565 $21,135 4.8 9,160 $23,462 4.8
Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 24,730 $17,378 5.6 14,625 $21,937 6.0
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers,
Recordkeeping 1,730 $19,228 5.1 1,150 $23,454 4.9
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 84,170 $20,246 11.7 54,375 $23,495 11.0
Computer Operators 5,715 $26,147 17.4 4,320 $28,423 18.0
Data Entry Keyers 13,340 $17,921 11.0 7,930 $21,448 9.9
Word Processors and Typists 5,330 $16,948 7.8 3,410 $19,416 6.5
Desktop Publishers 225 $25,921 28.1 165 $28,295 26.7
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 5,185 $22,358 16.0 3,785 $25,412 16.3
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.)
MISSOURI; 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 3,600 $16,600 4.4 1,835 $21,310 3.9
Office Clerks, General 28,020 $17,923 12.2 16,095 $22,312 9.5
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer 1,155 $17,223 8.8 735 $20,683 6.5
Proofreaders and Copy Markers 435 $12,400 22.5 170 $22,667 20.3
Statistical Assistants 555 $24,405 21.8 435 $26,683 19.7
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other 10,555 $22,379 26.8 7,170 $26,663 27.4
FARMING, FISHING, AND FORESTRY OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Farming, Fishing
and Forestry Workers 660 $25,434 19.2 520 $26,382 17.9
Agricultural Inspectors 285 $38,821 27.9 240 $40,134 33.2
Animal Breeders 290 $19,091 6.9 205 $20,841 6.3
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products 300 $21,250 5.7 210 $28,000 7.6
Miscellaneous Agricultural Workers 10,840 $12,664 6.9 5,730 $18,213 6.8
Fishers and Related Fishing Workers 150 $22,500 24.3 65 $21,250 47.6
Hunters and Trappers 30 $12,188 46.7 25 $16,000 33.3
Forest and Conservation Workers 350 $18,913 16.1 240 $22,036 21.6
Logging Workers 1,985 $16,244 2.3 965 $18,774 3.3
CONSTRUCTION AND EXTRACTION WORKERS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction
Trades and Extraction Workers 19,035 $37,516 8.4 15,155 $40,863 8.2
Boilermakers 470 $39,406 3.4 260 $42,115 3.4
Brickmasons, Blockmasons, and Stonemasons 3,695 $28,048 1.9 1,800 $33,115 1.8
Carpenters 32,745 $25,357 4.6 20,495 $30,082 4.5
Carpet, Floor and Tile Installers and Finishers 3,790 $26,274 2.2 2,520 $29,563 1.4
Cement Masons, Concrete Finishers, and Terrazzo
Workers 2,675 $25,226 0.8 1,285 $30,830 0.9
Contruction Laborers 26,120 $22,777 3.5 14,620 $27,760 3.9
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators 335 $31,921 0.6 125 $36,643 0.0
Pile-Driver Operators 15 $38,333 0.0 10 $38,889 0.0
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment
Operators 9,460 $29,688 2.7 5,785 $30,926 2.2
Drywall Installers, Ceiling Tile Installers, and
Tapers 4,050 $26,089 2.2 2,440 $32,052 1.7
Electricians 14,280 $39,154 5.2 11,125 $41,508 5.5
Glaziers 915 $31,125 2.6 725 $33,983 3.3
Insulation Workers 655 $30,500 3.2 415 $38,707 1.9
Painters, Construction and Maintenance 9,795 $22,237 6.8 5,560 $28,282 6.7
Paperhangers 335 $18,359 9.5 145 $30,375 0.0
Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 10,065 $35,899 3.7 7,705 $38,396 4.1
Plasterers and Stucco Masons 635 $25,429 1.6 360 $31,364 1.1
Reinforcing Iron Workers 145 $21,544 4.1 120 $22,390 5.0
Roofers 4,505 $20,120 1.1 2,165 $26,494 1.9
Sheet Metal Workers 4,625 $36,377 2.0 3,470 $38,103 1.6
Structural Iron and Steel Workers 2,615 $34,600 2.4 1,595 $37,486 1.5
Helpers, Construction Trades 700 $21,211 4.1 325 $31,696 2.8
Construction and Building Inspectors 1,900 $33,114 20.0 1,445 $35,362 19.7
Elevator Installers and Repairers 510 $53,523 1.4 435 $54,053 1.6
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.)
MISSOURI; BOTH SEXES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Fence Erectors 560 $19,205 2.3 330 $23,525 3.9
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers 365 $34,267 6.3 215 $40,404 3.7
Highway Maintenance Workers 3,110 $24,444 1.5 2,425 $25,230 1.0
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment
Operators 410 $33,657 0.0 305 $34,977 0.0
Septic Tank Services and Sewer Pipe Cleaners 140 $22,500 0.0 100 $27,250 0.0
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers 870 $23,000 1.7 460 $26,042 3.3
Derrick, Rotary Drill, and Service Unit Operators,
Oil, Gas, and Mining 10 $45,000 0.0 4 $43,750 0.0
Earth Drillers Except Oil and Gas 785 $30,303 0.6 550 $31,119 0.9
Explosives Workers, Ordnance handling Experts, and
Blasters 315 $29,087 3.5 215 $32,250 5.1
Mining Machine Operators 520 $36,075 1.7 460 $37,150 2.0
Roof Bolters, Mining 10 $31,528 0.0 4 $36,250 0.0
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas 0 . . 0 . .
Helpers - Extraction Workers 0 . . 0 . .
Other Extraction Workers 275 $28,671 6.5 245 $28,770 7.4
INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics,
Installers and Repairers 8,090 $40,241 11.3 6,945 $41,481 12.1
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine
Repairers 4,940 $30,492 19.2 3,830 $33,347 19.7
Radio and Telecommunications Equipment Installers
and Repairers 4,610 $39,522 9.0 3,810 $41,430 9.2
Avionics Technicians 315 $40,000 8.9 230 $40,426 9.6
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers 725 $25,898 4.3 585 $29,052 3.6
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Transportation
Equipment 110 $24,861 0.0 85 $27,857 0.0
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Industrial and
Utility 360 $46,544 14.4 340 $47,917 12.3
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor
Vehicles 825 $68,750 3.3 710 $71,694 3.8
Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers
and Repairers 1,025 $23,950 6.4 680 $28,175 5.4
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers 855 $28,517 5.3 695 $30,625 6.5
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 3,980 $41,680 4.3 3,280 $43,692 4.2
Automotive Body and Related Repairers 4,485 $26,794 2.7 3,405 $30,275 2.1
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers 345 $28,429 4.0 290 $29,194 4.8
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 22,235 $25,684 2.6 17,415 $27,984 2.7
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine
Specialists 7,730 $30,166 1.5 6,405 $31,218 1.5
Heavy Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Service
Technicians and Mechanics 4,300 $32,093 1.9 3,575 $33,888 1.5
Small Engine Mechanics 1,300 $21,395 5.1 920 $25,294 4.1
Miscellaneous Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Mechanics,
Installers, and Repairers 1,400 $16,556 3.0 930 $20,288 1.6
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.)
MISSOURI; 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 400 $38,406 5.2 320 $40,508 6.6
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration
Mechanics and Installers 5,890 $28,743 3.0 4,625 $30,995 3.1
Home Appliance Repairers 1,065 $24,632 4.4 795 $28,043 4.2
Industrial and Refractory Machinery Mechanics 11,050 $33,263 4.3 9,535 $35,399 4.4
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 9,320 $26,670 4.0 6,930 $30,631 3.9
Maintenance Workers, Machinery 700 $30,920 5.3 540 $33,207 4.6
Millwrights 1,490 $41,559 2.5 1,060 $45,656 2.6
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 2,935 $42,142 3.0 2,525 $44,164 3.4
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers 3,500 $32,258 6.5 2,760 $36,976 6.2
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers 1,360 $30,715 17.2 885 $33,082 12.6
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and
Repairers 1,270 $23,993 6.6 925 $26,498 4.7
Commercial Divers 25 $30,227 8.3 4 $38,750 100.0
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers 525 $25,288 9.0 380 $27,226 9.2
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers 540 $22,234 3.7 345 $25,600 5.8
Riggers 60 $25,278 0.0 55 $24,219 0.0
Signal and Track Switch Repairers 170 $44,811 2.3 165 $45,000 2.4
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 130 $20,417 13.1 85 $21,583 10.7
Other Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 4,730 $25,853 6.0 3,400 $29,581 4.5
PRODUCTION OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and
Operating Workers 29,190 $32,362 12.3 24,395 $34,656 12.8
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems
Assemblers 165 $42,232 0.0 145 $42,269 0.0
Electrical, Electronics, and Electromechanical
Assemblers 6,765 $20,314 2.1 4,820 $22,059 2.1
Engine and Other Machines Assemblers 845 $21,559 0.5 590 $23,359 0.7
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters 675 $31,612 5.0 490 $35,000 4.9
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators 38,990 $21,755 3.4 25,525 $26,625 3.4
Bakers 2,810 $15,514 4.8 1,650 $21,104 6.5
Butchers and Other Meat, Poultry, and Fish Processing
Workers 6,650 $20,619 2.9 4,850 $23,921 3.1
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine
Operators and Tenders 230 $26,576 1.3 190 $27,165 1.6
Food Batchmakers 1,985 $20,815 5.5 1,405 $22,680 3.9
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders 330 $17,846 10.6 185 $21,615 10.7
Computer Control Programmers and Operators 755 $29,792 8.5 680 $30,500 8.4
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators,
and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 475 $25,625 8.9 390 $28,032 10.7
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders,
Metal and Plastic 200 $28,571 2.0 165 $30,524 2.5
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders,
Metal and Plastic 295 $28,750 0.0 225 $29,583 0.0
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters,
Operators and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 3,100 $21,886 1.4 2,245 $24,083 1.2
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.)
MISSOURI; 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 305 $21,129 0.0 215 $25,556 0.0
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine
Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal
and Plastic 1,855 $22,730 1.9 1,225 $26,596 0.9
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators,
and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 480 $24,516 0.0 390 $26,302 0.0
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and
Tenders, Metal and Plastic 85 $14,330 0.0 50 $19,038 0.0
Machinists 11,875 $30,774 2.3 9,880 $32,018 2.4
Metal Furnace and Kiln Operators and Tenders 755 $25,931 4.8 575 $28,836 4.5
Model Makers and Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic 260 $28,214 9.6 200 $29,405 12.4
Molders and Molding Machine Setters, Operators, and
Tenders, Metal and Plastic 2,290 $24,082 2.3 1,690 $26,828 2.3
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders,
Metal and Plastic 165 $27,417 0.0 165 $27,417 0.0
Tool and Die Makers 2,750 $41,059 2.9 2,335 $42,256 3.2
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Workers 15,260 $25,317 2.2 11,465 $27,040 2.2
Heat Treating Equipment Equipment Setters, Operators,
and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 190 $30,284 3.7 160 $31,420 4.4
Lay-Out Workers, Metal and Plastic 95 $20,673 17.2 80 $21,731 19.5
Plating and Coating Machine Setters, operators, and
Tenders, Metal and Plastic 475 $29,327 1.9 370 $31,310 1.9
Tool Grinders, Filers and Sharpeners 200 $27,500 3.5 175 $28,542 4.0
Metalworkers and Plastic Workers, All Others 13,040 $23,115 1.9 10,000 $25,552 1.9
Bookbinders and Bindery Workers 1,750 $23,183 2.1 1,315 $25,060 1.8
Job Printers 2,135 $24,961 5.9 1,660 $26,897 5.3
Prepress Technicians and Workers 2,100 $26,623 10.8 1,565 $33,298 11.4
Printing Machine Operators 5,950 $29,747 4.6 4,865 $31,265 4.3
Laundry and Dry Cleaning Workers 4,990 $12,104 1.5 2,455 $16,023 2.2
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials 1,800 $13,676 1.1 915 $19,296 1.6
Sewing Machine Operators 9,335 $12,980 1.5 5,085 $15,944 1.3
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers 465 $16,505 1.7 325 $18,315 2.5
Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders 635 $15,650 0.0 395 $17,459 0.0
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Sewers 1,685 $11,803 12.5 765 $19,254 11.5
Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and
Tenders 65 $26,477 12.7 30 $33,125 0.0
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and
Tenders 265 $17,545 0.0 190 $20,082 0.0
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters,
Operators, and Tenders 60 $20,179 31.1 35 $60,263 55.9
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine
Setters, Operators, and Tenders 45 $21,500 0.0 40 $21,417 0.0
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and
Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers 0 . . 0 . .
Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers 75 $29,444 44.6 60 $40,833 40.3
Upholsterers 1,420 $18,892 3.7 965 $22,267 2.8
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other 310 $18,042 0.6 190 $23,333 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.)
MISSOURI; BOTH SEXES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 1,900 $20,995 6.5 1,460 $24,255 6.2
Furniture Finishers 560 $16,578 14.3 300 $24,875 14.4
Model Makers and Patternmakers, Wood 15 $30,625 0.0 15 $30,625 0.0
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood 2,220 $16,088 0.4 1,450 $18,335 0.6
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders,
Except Sawing 855 $20,104 0.7 625 $21,593 1.0
Woodworkers, All Other 855 $14,231 7.0 480 $21,197 8.1
Power Plant Operators, Distributors, and Dispatchers 870 $48,075 10.6 785 $49,575 11.7
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators 1,910 $35,741 11.2 1,590 $37,315 12.4
Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System
Workers 1,510 $29,178 6.9 1,305 $30,547 6.1
Miscellaneous Plant and System Operators 545 $37,740 14.0 425 $40,638 14.6
Chemical Processing Machine Setters, Operators,
and Tenders 1,575 $36,895 9.7 1,320 $39,871 8.6
Crushing, Grinding, Polishing, Mixing, and Blending
Workers 2,480 $26,221 2.7 1,975 $28,630 2.8
Cutting Workers 2,570 $19,637 1.1 1,780 $21,878 1.4
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine
Setters, Operators, and Tenders 1,025 $26,286 2.1 850 $27,219 2.6
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and
Tenders 660 $23,886 2.9 530 $25,938 3.6
Inspectors, Testers, Sorter, Samplers, and Weighers 18,110 $24,614 9.9 12,885 $27,987 10.0
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers 585 $17,399 13.4 395 $24,851 9.6
Medical, Dental and Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians 2,160 $22,936 6.8 1,550 $25,941 6.6
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 8,955 $19,111 3.2 5,710 $22,541 3.3
Painting Workers 3,920 $25,490 2.9 2,775 $29,575 3.3
Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine
Workers 1,490 $16,239 9.0 925 $20,647 10.8
Semiconductor Processors 65 $24,500 9.4 45 $24,125 13.3
Cementing and Gluing Machine Operators and Tenders 505 $20,417 3.6 275 $22,708 0.7
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment
Operators and Tenders 125 $18,688 0.0 100 $21,094 0.0
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders 130 $30,357 6.2 65 $31,696 11.9
Etchers and Engravers 460 $22,378 10.4 295 $26,518 14.5
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, except Metal and
Plastic 630 $25,054 12.0 485 $27,972 8.6
Paper Goods Machines Setters, Operators, and Tenders 850 $19,469 4.9 480 $27,500 7.5
Tire Builders 200 $24,773 0.0 165 $26,211 0.0
Helpers-Production Workers 515 $19,659 3.5 250 $30,321 0.0
Production Workers, All Other 34,255 $21,389 3.9 23,825 $25,228 4.1
TRANSPORTATION AND MATERIAL MOVING OCCUPATIONS
Supervisors, Transportation and Material Moving
Workers 5,120 $31,117 14.9 4,090 $32,845 14.4
Aircraft Pilots and Flight Engineers 2,140 $55,270 71.7 1,490 $60,115 71.4
Air Traffic Controllers and Airfield Operations
Specialists 550 $50,966 26.9 505 $53,065 27.4
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.)
MISSOURI; 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 50 $19,732 0.0 30 $23,750 0.0
Bus Drivers 11,805 $12,834 5.2 3,355 $22,832 5.4
Driver/Sales Workers and Truck Drivers 80,920 $27,472 3.7 55,995 $31,280 3.7
Taxi Drivers and Chauffers 3,455 $13,670 8.3 1,520 $19,427 4.9
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other 555 $13,480 3.1 305 $21,205 2.3
Locomotive Engineers and Operators 1,540 $55,161 6.2 1,250 $56,978 6.4
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators 510 $44,583 7.8 395 $50,348 10.1
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters 1,380 $52,357 8.9 1,045 $55,198 10.8
Subway, Streetcar, and Other Rail Transportation
Workers 265 $34,274 3.0 185 $36,667 0.0
Sailors and Marine Oilers 385 $21,484 5.5 200 $25,174 0.0
Ship and Boat Captains and Operators 660 $44,886 6.8 300 $50,469 9.7
Ship Engineers 60 $50,417 0.0 35 $38,375 0.0
Bridge and Lock Tenders 55 $42,344 0.0 50 $41,719 0.0
Parking Lot Attendants 845 $11,426 9.5 265 $19,622 9.1
Service Station Attendants 2,280 $11,551 4.5 1,015 $16,936 3.8
Transportation Inspectors 1,105 $36,982 10.0 895 $38,622 9.6
Other Transportation Workers 325 $27,596 4.6 230 $31,053 2.6
Conveyor Operators and Tenders 200 $23,359 0.0 135 $25,476 0.0
Crane and Tower Operators 1,255 $36,491 3.3 1,020 $37,462 3.8
Dredge, Excavating, and Loading Machine Operators 1,745 $28,866 1.9 1,200 $31,427 0.8
Hoist and Winch Operators 95 $29,674 7.4 75 $29,511 9.6
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 11,945 $23,480 1.7 8,715 $25,781 1.8
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 6,080 $16,094 2.0 3,265 $20,763 1.7
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Materials Movers,
Hand 41,215 $19,762 3.8 25,025 $24,539 3.9
Machine Feeders and Offbearers 1,050 $17,629 4.0 590 $24,907 1.2
Packers and Packagers, Hand 8,245 $14,755 1.8 4,270 $19,445 2.1
Pumping Station Operators 140 $42,500 13.4 105 $42,679 18.1
Refuse and Recyclable Materials Collectors 1,420 $18,587 3.0 900 $23,103 3.9
Shuttle Car Operators 25 $15,208 0.0 10 $17,292 0.0
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders 80 $19,659 0.0 50 $23,750 0.0
Material Moving Workers, All Other 1,445 $25,091 2.7 930 $30,147 1.9
