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.)
MONTANA; MALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
21 to 74 years 235,280 $25,278 26.9 152,405 $30,921 29.8
MANAGEMENT OCCUPATIONS
Chief executives 2,385 $52,465 60.9 2,010 $56,219 62.5
General and Operations Managers 2,145 $41,855 38.8 1,835 $46,141 38.4
Legislators 90 $32,292 60.4 45 $37,885 50.0
Advertising and Promotions Managers 40 $45,208 36.6 40 $39,375 33.3
Marketing and Sales Managers 1,115 $40,496 47.6 920 $42,702 47.2
Public Relations Managers 65 $53,083 83.1 65 $53,083 83.1
Administrative Services Managers 205 $36,667 22.1 165 $37,639 23.6
Computer and Information Systems Managers 335 $41,302 65.2 290 $42,188 61.7
Financial Managers 870 $42,424 74.8 690 $47,212 78.3
Human Resources Managers 515 $39,632 44.5 415 $41,094 45.4
Industrial Production Managers 465 $36,384 21.6 390 $38,864 22.2
Purchasing Managers 190 $40,313 38.0 160 $41,406 31.3
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 530 $24,967 14.3 410 $26,362 10.9
Farm, Ranch, and Other Agricultural Managers 4,490 $21,811 25.0 3,565 $23,345 26.3
Farmers and Ranchers 8,010 $15,228 18.3 5,810 $16,714 18.9
Construction Managers 2,325 $33,787 28.3 1,610 $37,654 30.9
Education Administrators 1,090 $46,652 87.6 650 $46,815 87.3
Engineering Managers 155 $60,069 73.2 125 $60,694 84.6
Food Service Managers 1,285 $25,059 24.5 950 $26,476 27.2
Funeral Directors 95 $42,596 32.0 80 $44,231 35.0
Gaming Managers 200 $28,352 17.9 160 $35,114 19.3
Lodging Managers 510 $28,618 38.2 345 $29,009 40.3
Medical and Health Services Managers 400 $47,137 68.4 330 $50,385 68.0
Natural Sciences Managers 35 $39,792 100.0 35 $40,417 100.0
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents 135 $47,292 21.8 115 $48,125 21.2
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association
Managers 795 $24,591 41.5 520 $31,643 39.2
Social and Community Service Managers 375 $30,528 62.1 280 $36,354 68.5
Managers, All Other 3,520 $36,979 41.6 2,875 $38,922 43.0
BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL OPERATIONS OCCUPATIONS
Agents and Business Managers of Artists,Performers,
and Athletes 30 $18,864 30.0 20 $19,886 0.0
Purchasing Agents and Buyers, Farm Products 110 $37,589 25.7 95 $38,482 27.4
Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 265 $27,727 19.2 200 $30,313 19.1
Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and
Farm Products 300 $30,529 26.9 285 $31,058 27.1
Claims Adusters, Appraisers, Examiners, and
Investigators 345 $31,836 68.8 240 $36,522 64.7
Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction,
Health and Safety, and Transportation 180 $36,136 47.3 150 $35,000 52.7
Cost Estimators 270 $36,000 31.6 175 $40,714 35.1
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.)
MONTANA; MALES
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 595 $31,909 47.1 415 $35,698 54.8
Logisticians 30 $41,250 43.3 25 $40,781 26.1
Management Analysts 725 $33,079 68.2 435 $40,556 62.4
Meeting and Convention Planners 15 $106,750 76.9 15 $106,750 76.9
Other Business Operations Specialists 260 $27,292 56.4 130 $33,750 49.2
Accountants and Auditors 1,730 $34,565 85.7 1,355 $39,055 88.7
Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate 290 $32,734 63.9 225 $32,065 57.1
Budget Analysts 35 $46,250 88.2 35 $46,250 88.2
Credit Analysts 10 $16,250 100.0 0 . .
Financial Analysts 65 $48,281 76.2 50 $48,125 83.3
Personal Financial Advisors 455 $37,218 78.8 345 $37,500 83.7
Insurance Underwriters 25 $56,563 76.9 25 $56,875 83.3
Financial Examiners 20 $50,714 100.0 20 $50,714 100.0
Loan Counselors and Officers 555 $41,250 75.2 505 $41,491 79.1
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 70 $51,597 71.0 55 $56,250 66.7
Tax Preparers 110 $5,400 60.2 20 $28,750 77.8
Financial Specialists, All Other 70 $31,250 52.2 60 $35,417 50.8
COMPUTER AND MATHEMATICAL OCCUPATIONS
Computer Scientists and System Analyts 820 $36,667 55.6 625 $40,430 59.4
Computer Programmers 760 $35,873 48.6 630 $37,460 49.8
Computer Software Engineers 480 $39,797 66.7 355 $44,583 73.2
Computer Support Specialists 490 $31,211 39.0 360 $34,674 44.7
Database Administrators 45 $26,250 71.7 45 $27,813 76.7
Network and Computer Systems Administrators 260 $29,848 41.5 175 $32,813 46.6
Network Systems and Data Communication Analysts 245 $26,985 41.6 160 $39,167 38.1
Actuaries 4 $1,250 0.0 0 . .
Mathematicians 0 . . 0 . .
Operations Research Analysts 75 $52,500 42.1 60 $58,036 32.2
Statisticians 35 $9,653 100.0 15 $25,625 100.0
Miscellaneous Mathematical Science Occupations 10 $33,750 100.0 10 $33,750 100.0
ARCHITECTURE, ENGINEERING OCCUPATIONS
Architects, Except Naval 545 $39,844 93.8 375 $41,623 97.1
Surveyors, Cartographers, and Photogrammetrists 320 $30,000 85.5 240 $35,200 80.8
Aerospace Engineers 55 $17,721 29.1 0 . .
Agricultural Engineers 10 $46,607 100.0 10 $46,607 100.0
Biomedical Engineers 25 $29,375 85.2 15 $38,750 100.0
Chemical Engineers 85 $72,656 77.0 65 $75,625 87.9
Civil Engineers 855 $42,004 79.5 730 $44,265 81.4
Computer Hardware Engineers 65 $40,893 85.1 50 $53,929 86.0
Electrical and Electronic Engineers 410 $45,405 58.3 330 $47,663 66.9
Environmental Engineers 160 $40,833 90.1 135 $45,179 88.0
Industrial Engineers, Including Health and Safety 185 $36,875 66.5 150 $48,750 70.9
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects 10 $121,667 75.0 4 $56,250 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.)
MONTANA; MALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Materials Engineers 40 $56,369 100.0 40 $56,369 100.0
Mechanical Engineers 305 $40,903 71.8 270 $41,042 72.7
Mining and Geological Engineers,Including Mining
Safety Engineers 85 $42,000 67.9 50 $49,167 76.9
Nuclear Engineers 0 . . 0 . .
Petroleum Engineers 90 $57,500 84.1 65 $60,536 85.9
Engineers, All Others 540 $45,500 87.6 400 $51,875 93.0
Drafters 665 $27,667 28.4 455 $34,408 31.5
Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters 825 $35,434 20.0 690 $40,136 20.1
Surveying and Mapping Technicians 485 $23,977 5.3 270 $31,581 6.6
LIFE, PHYSICAL, AND SOCIAL SCIENCE OCCUPATIONS
Agricultural and Food Scientists 145 $31,938 81.4 105 $36,563 76.2
Biological Scientists 600 $35,615 98.8 500 $36,780 98.6
Conservation Scientists and Foresters 590 $42,647 91.0 490 $45,616 92.5
Medical Scientists 35 $23,250 100.0 30 $28,000 100.0
Astronomers and Physicists 40 $16,429 71.4 30 $32,813 60.0
Atmospheric and Space Scientists 100 $49,750 91.2 95 $53,021 92.5
Chemists and Materials Scientists 160 $33,281 86.2 95 $41,205 82.5
Environmental Scientists and Geoscientists 660 $40,410 93.6 480 $47,841 95.2
Physical Scientists, All Other 300 $23,417 93.7 245 $28,711 92.3
Economists 80 $46,389 100.0 55 $50,167 100.0
Market/Survey Researchers 70 $40,313 67.6 50 $51,250 74.0
Psychologists 250 $41,724 100.0 145 $51,382 100.0
Sociologists 0 . . 0 . .
Urban and Regional Planners 65 $28,750 100.0 50 $30,795 100.0
Miscellaneous Social Scientists and Related Workers 100 $22,365 98.0 65 $23,889 97.0
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians 75 $29,375 38.4 35 $32,031 75.7
Biological Technicians 50 $10,625 42.0 10 $24,063 54.5
Chemical Technicians 100 $27,130 10.2 75 $28,516 13.0
Geological and Petroleum Technicians 100 $40,357 51.0 80 $41,786 52.5
Nuclear Technicians 10 $30,833 100.0 4 $31,250 100.0
Other Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians 395 $17,434 49.7 165 $31,346 50.6
COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL SERVICES OCCUPATIONS
Counselors 895 $26,653 67.2 550 $27,411 63.8
Social Workers 495 $25,339 72.0 325 $27,097 70.2
Misc. Community and Social Service Specialists 515 $24,028 51.6 430 $26,433 58.9
Clergy 1,320 $24,178 78.0 1,080 $25,449 78.1
Directors, Religious Activities and Education 60 $26,250 48.4 50 $30,865 61.2
Religious Workers, All Other 115 $25,938 60.0 75 $30,000 79.7
LEGAL OCCUPATIONS
Lawyers 1,700 $54,423 100.0 1,365 $57,090 100.0
Judges, Magistrates, and Other Judicial Workers 180 $34,167 50.0 110 $40,795 55.0
Paralegals and Legal Assistants 65 $32,679 49.2 35 $35,000 58.8
Miscellaneous Legal Support Workers 195 $23,618 43.1 75 $40,417 33.3
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.)
MONTANA; MALES
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 2,405 $38,373 90.6 1,750 $44,005 92.5
Preschool and Kindergarten Teachers 10 $16,094 9.1 10 $16,250 0.0
Elementary and Middle School Teachers 3,070 $30,703 95.2 2,550 $32,413 97.6
Secondary School Teachers 1,510 $32,126 97.1 1,270 $33,750 97.4
Special Education Teachers 65 $27,596 95.5 50 $29,327 95.9
Other Teachers and Instructors 450 $13,556 44.4 180 $30,461 57.5
Archivists, Curators, and Museum Technicians 50 $36,094 84.3 45 $27,431 81.4
Librarians 95 $40,781 70.5 75 $48,523 85.3
Library Technicians 25 $7,344 39.1 10 $33,750 100.0
Teacher Assistants 265 $10,375 16.7 90 $15,595 11.4
Other Education, Training, and Library Workers 95 $33,958 93.5 70 $34,583 91.3
ARTS, DESIGN, ENTERTAINMENT, SPORTS, AND MEDIA
OCCUPATIONS
Artists and Related Workers 620 $21,284 39.7 380 $25,150 36.5
Designers 625 $28,563 43.9 440 $32,829 45.9
Actors 25 $225,000 54.2 0 . .
Producers and Directors 140 $28,125 55.7 115 $29,375 53.5
Athletes, Coaches, Umpires and Related Workers 560 $17,208 54.8 205 $32,500 72.8
Dancers and Choreographers 10 $1,250 50.0 0 . .
Musicians, Singers and Related Workers 145 $16,731 17.8 45 $22,228 23.4
Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related
Workers, All Other 40 $36,429 11.9 10 $36,429 0.0
Announcers 195 $18,333 24.5 105 $30,096 24.3
News Analysts, Reporters, and Correspondents 165 $16,932 62.9 115 $24,375 63.5
Public Relations Specialists 180 $20,893 70.9 85 $30,568 81.2
Editors 295 $23,458 58.4 200 $33,261 61.9
Technical Writers 45 $40,625 63.6 35 $37,000 77.8
Writers and Authors 390 $16,635 71.5 210 $22,083 63.0
Miscellaneous Media and Communication Workers 15 $9,583 60.0 4 $13,750 0.0
Broadcast and Sound Engineering Technicians and
Radio Operators 205 $22,043 10.1 135 $22,500 9.6
Photographers 310 $23,409 58.1 210 $29,891 57.1
Television, Video and Motion Picture Camera
Operators and Editors 40 $12,917 28.6 15 $14,792 29.4
Media and Communication Equipment Workers,
All Other 0 . . 0 . .
HEALTHCARE PRACTIONERS AND TECHNICAL OCCUPATIONS
Chiropractors 170 $51,500 100.0 130 $60,125 100.0
Dentists 475 $85,382 100.0 235 $76,786 100.0
Dieticians and Nutritionists 15 $40,893 69.2 15 $40,893 69.2
Optometrists 110 $95,625 100.0 80 $96,875 100.0
Pharmacists 410 $60,917 90.0 305 $65,139 94.8
Physicians and Surgeons 1,480 $122,230 99.1 1,030 $130,694 99.3
Physician Assistants 90 $62,188 74.7 45 $63,750 95.5
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.)
MONTANA; MALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Podiatrists 20 $14,821 100.0 20 $14,464 100.0
Registered Nurses 585 $37,973 68.3 395 $45,096 70.7
Audiologists 25 $61,875 100.0 15 $62,000 100.0
Occupational Therapists 30 $40,833 100.0 20 $41,786 100.0
Physical Therapists 215 $48,417 96.8 185 $50,714 100.0
Radiation Therapists 10 $42,500 25.0 10 $42,500 25.0
Recreational Therapists 0 . . 0 . .
Respiratory Therapists 150 $36,875 14.7 120 $40,457 18.5
Speech-Language Pathologists 20 $25,000 77.3 10 $39,583 100.0
Therapists, All Others 50 $12,292 87.8 15 $38,636 100.0
Veterinarians 290 $43,229 100.0 205 $48,500 100.0
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practioners,
All Other 40 $32,778 45.2 20 $42,500 86.4
Clinical Lab Technologists and Technicians 125 $25,461 79.7 105 $26,136 85.6
Dental Hygienists 4 $28,750 0.0 4 $28,750 0.0
Diagnostic Related Technologists and Technicians 270 $34,297 20.7 230 $38,750 14.4
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 175 $24,375 12.6 110 $26,167 14.5
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practioners Support
Technicians 130 $22,500 24.2 70 $23,889 16.7
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 80 $22,656 4.9 25 $24,479 0.0
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 30 $25,469 27.6 25 $19,375 33.3
Opticians, Dispensing 60 $26,786 37.9 50 $33,250 43.1
Miscellaneous Health Technologists and Technicians 110 $26,875 79.5 75 $26,845 86.3
Other Healthcare Practioners and Technical
Occupations 165 $30,662 54.8 105 $33,594 56.2
HEALTHCARE SUPPORT OCCUPATIONS
Nursing, Psychiatric, and Home Health Aides 1,000 $13,659 15.0 485 $16,809 4.7
Occupational Therapist Assistants and Aides 15 $35,625 0.0 15 $35,625 0.0
Physical Therapist Assistants and Aides 40 $19,063 27.5 25 $19,609 0.0
Massage Therapists 60 $11,591 51.7 25 $23,594 96.3
Dental Assistants 10 $16,406 0.0 10 $16,406 0.0
Medical Assistants and Other Healthcare Support
Occupations 160 $15,577 32.5 105 $20,069 38.8
PROTECTIVE SERVICE OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Correctional
Officers 135 $25,927 27.8 95 $26,518 25.0
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and
Detectives 190 $36,806 31.3 180 $36,736 29.8
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Fire Fighting and
Prevention Workers 220 $38,980 36.1 150 $42,778 44.6
Supervisors, Protective Service Workers, All Other 145 $35,917 25.9 140 $35,750 25.5
Fire Fighters 1,085 $28,517 18.9 605 $36,624 24.0
Fire Inspectors 185 $42,500 66.3 110 $51,336 65.8
Baliffs, Correctional Officers and Jailers 560 $24,397 9.8 430 $25,114 9.7
Detectives and Criminal Investigators 345 $37,422 48.1 290 $38,389 43.4
Fish and Game Wardens 155 $23,661 53.8 115 $24,375 57.8
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.)
MONTANA; MALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Parking Enforcement Workers 0 . . 0 . .
Police and Sheriff Patrol Officers 1,570 $30,974 28.4 1,345 $31,675 28.7
Transit and Railroad Police 0 . . 0 . .
Animal Control Workers 35 $5,833 72.2 20 $23,472 68.4
Private Detectives and Investigators 100 $27,500 47.0 70 $27,273 38.2
Security Guards and Gaming Surveillance Officers 1,230 $17,410 12.1 680 $23,507 11.2
Crossing Guards 115 $8,229 0.0 4 $27,500 0.0
Lifeguards and Other Protective Service Workers 255 $9,844 30.7 60 $25,833 39.7
FOOD PREPARATION AND SERVING RELATED OCCUPATIONS
Chefs and Head Cooks 590 $16,896 15.6 360 $20,080 10.6
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation
and Serving Workers 800 $16,929 15.0 550 $19,750 10.0
Cooks 2,595 $11,209 4.2 1,155 $15,020 2.1
Food Preparation Workers 355 $10,656 3.1 120 $13,365 0.0
Bartenders 1,235 $11,459 11.0 550 $15,562 6.7
Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers,
Including Fast Food 170 $7,442 6.4 45 $15,167 23.9
Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession and
Coffee Shop 80 $9,271 5.1 35 $13,456 0.0
Waiters and Waitresses 760 $10,538 21.4 235 $15,083 26.0
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant 95 $14,583 0.0 50 $25,556 0.0
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender
Helpers 75 $4,342 0.0 4 $1,250 0.0
Dishwashers 625 $6,403 3.0 90 $11,950 0.0
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee
Shop 15 $5,833 56.3 0 . .
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers,
All Other 0 . . 0 . .
BUILDING AND GROUNDS CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and
Janitorial Workers 245 $24,083 17.0 165 $26,536 25.8
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn
Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 295 $22,069 20.4 165 $29,833 17.1
Janitors and Building Cleaners 5,040 $14,001 8.0 2,375 $20,544 7.5
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 425 $9,469 2.8 155 $16,453 1.9
Pest Control Workers 65 $25,156 0.0 55 $25,000 0.0
Grounds Maintenance Workers 2,025 $11,055 14.3 575 $21,352 17.7
PERSONAL CARE AND SERVICE OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Gaming Workers 80 $19,091 20.0 60 $19,659 27.1
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service
Workers 155 $27,986 35.0 115 $27,708 37.4
Animal Trainers 120 $13,750 12.7 70 $20,156 14.1
Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 190 $18,500 19.7 105 $21,157 5.6
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.)
MONTANA; MALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Gaming Workers 105 $10,069 28.8 35 $11,016 68.6
Motion Picture Projectionists 4 $51,250 0.0 0 . .
Ushers,Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers 35 $2,361 0.0 0 . .
Miscellaneous Entertainment Attendants and Related
Workers 310 $10,476 32.6 65 $18,583 55.2
Funeral Service Workers 15 $41,071 0.0 0 . .
Barbers 220 $13,629 2.3 155 $20,074 0.0
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 50 $22,143 5.8 20 $26,250 16.7
Miscellaneous Personal Appearance Workers 20 $31,250 0.0 4 $31,250 0.0
Baggage Porters, Bellhops, and Concierges 75 $9,491 26.0 25 $20,227 11.5
Tour and Travel Guides 485 $11,391 35.2 120 $14,896 52.1
Transportation Attendants 35 $30,074 29.7 10 $31,500 33.3
Child Care Workers 295 $8,920 22.9 90 $13,618 34.1
Personal and Home Care Aides 170 $11,743 18.9 55 $12,227 0.0
Recreation and Fitness Workers 270 $17,976 52.2 135 $22,500 61.2
Residential Advisors 160 $12,321 15.1 75 $19,911 10.4
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other 85 $8,125 18.6 15 $25,179 53.8
SALES AND RELATED OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales
Workers 6,750 $29,054 23.4 5,545 $31,148 23.2
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales
Workers 2,125 $32,281 24.7 1,785 $34,381 22.8
Cashiers 1,340 $11,845 13.7 625 $18,486 17.0
Counter and Rental Clerks 170 $12,500 14.7 95 $15,977 19.4
Parts Salespersons 810 $21,123 10.0 715 $22,152 11.0
Retail Salespersons 5,840 $21,794 18.7 3,815 $26,396 19.8
Advertising Sales Agents 395 $35,903 35.3 315 $41,875 36.6
Insurance Sales Agents 1,075 $40,129 52.2 735 $42,054 49.7
Securities, Commodities, and Finanancial Services
Sales Agents 605 $49,286 66.9 485 $50,795 67.5
Travel Agents 70 $22,632 19.4 60 $23,289 22.6
Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 855 $27,979 37.7 540 $29,526 37.9
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing 2,855 $32,582 30.1 2,330 $35,199 29.9
Models, Demonstrators, and Product Promoters 30 $15,278 18.8 15 $12,321 46.2
Real Estate Brokers and Sales Agents 1,195 $35,772 52.4 845 $41,563 54.5
Sales Engineers 50 $46,964 86.5 45 $55,139 84.4
Telemarketers 175 $18,125 14.1 80 $24,205 20.7
Door-To-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors
and Related Workers 380 $12,546 8.2 115 $29,375 19.8
Sales and Related Workers, All Other 275 $30,469 46.5 165 $36,106 49.7
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and
Administrative Support Workers 1,445 $32,240 42.6 1,110 $38,261 42.5
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 50 $18,920 0.0 35 $18,807 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.)
MONTANA; MALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Telephone Operators 4 $31,250 0.0 4 $31,250 0.0
Communication Equipment Operators, All Other 4 $51,250 100.0 4 $51,250 100.0
Bill and Account Collectors 110 $22,841 34.9 65 $33,333 31.8
Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 125 $19,013 0.0 70 $23,182 0.0
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 625 $16,303 29.9 330 $24,250 35.7
Gaming Cage Workers 15 $4,583 0.0 4 $11,250 0.0
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 30 $19,375 86.7 15 $22,143 75.0
Procurement Clerks 10 $27,500 0.0 10 $27,500 0.0
Tellers 40 $11,429 55.0 20 $21,875 54.5
Brokerage Clerks 15 $4,722 0.0 4 $38,750 0.0
Correspondence Clerks 0 . . 0 . .
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks 50 $25,000 37.5 35 $26,364 22.2
Credit Authorizers, Checkers and Clerks 15 $24,219 33.3 15 $24,219 33.3
Customer Service Representatives 1,020 $20,293 24.0 710 $25,313 28.0
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs 20 $26,875 31.8 10 $47,500 70.0
File Clerks 90 $13,500 4.5 50 $26,875 7.8
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 150 $12,607 22.5 45 $15,139 19.1
Interviewers Except Eligibility and Loan 360 $11,984 36.2 100 $20,625 31.7
Library Assistants, Clerical 60 $4,917 42.4 0 . .
Loan Interviewers and Clerks 35 $32,083 61.8 20 $31,250 61.1
New Account Clerks 0 . . 0 . .
Order Clerks 80 $24,444 28.2 55 $33,839 40.0
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and
Timekeeping 15 $32,917 60.0 15 $32,917 60.0
Receptionists and Information Clerks 160 $9,375 16.1 65 $27,500 12.1
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and
Travel Clerks 85 $21,667 18.6 70 $21,845 12.7
Information and Record Clerks, All Other 40 $20,000 71.1 30 $20,313 87.1
Cargo and Freight Agents 20 $28,750 0.0 20 $28,750 0.0
Couriers and Messengers 290 $14,417 18.4 155 $29,286 21.2
Dispatchers 450 $23,654 13.9 330 $26,642 11.5
Meter Readers, Utilities 100 $28,750 14.7 75 $30,625 10.7
Postal Service Clerks 310 $35,962 9.6 220 $37,669 6.9
Postal Service Mail Carriers 810 $37,228 21.0 660 $38,476 19.8
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and
Processing Machine Operators 205 $36,595 14.8 155 $37,958 14.6
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 255 $26,304 21.1 195 $33,125 21.8
Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 530 $17,700 9.7 335 $20,393 12.0
Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 1,660 $14,555 12.7 855 $20,423 9.5
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers,
Recordkeeping 135 $15,625 13.1 80 $26,667 10.3
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 460 $20,417 33.4 245 $24,609 30.8
Computer Operators 140 $28,000 37.9 80 $32,841 39.5
Data Entry Keyers 170 $16,406 19.4 75 $32,778 27.0
Word Processors and Typists 25 $5,000 7.7 4 $8,750 0.0
Desktop Publishers 0 . . 0 . .
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 100 $27,955 61.8 55 $60,703 54.4
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.)
MONTANA; MALES
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 170 $11,302 4.7 75 $14,063 8.0
Office Clerks, General 445 $12,292 21.8 195 $21,364 17.3
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer 10 $27,708 0.0 10 $27,708 0.0
Proofreaders and Copy Markers 10 $8,750 0.0 0 . .
Statistical Assistants 30 $13,681 51.7 4 $31,250 0.0
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other 355 $15,365 36.5 165 $29,485 46.7
FARMING, FISHING, AND FORESTRY OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Farming, Fishing
and Forestry Workers 485 $26,293 18.9 325 $31,000 20.7
Agricultural Inspectors 65 $25,156 43.3 40 $28,889 23.8
Animal Breeders 30 $10,208 27.6 15 $29,375 40.0
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products 95 $11,964 10.6 35 $35,417 0.0
Miscellaneous Agricultural Workers 4,980 $13,229 9.6 2,875 $16,806 9.7
Fishers and Related Fishing Workers 145 $25,341 20.0 30 $58,077 6.7
Hunters and Trappers 15 $9,444 0.0 4 $40,417 0.0
Forest and Conservation Workers 220 $7,708 22.2 50 $18,750 44.2
Logging Workers 1,915 $22,364 4.6 710 $25,221 4.6
CONSTRUCTION AND EXTRACTION WORKERS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction
Trades and Extraction Workers 3,705 $33,243 11.7 2,560 $36,788 10.6
Boilermakers 95 $31,875 0.0 45 $26,103 0.0
Brickmasons, Blockmasons, and Stonemasons 490 $23,393 9.6 165 $34,000 4.8
Carpenters 7,595 $20,810 12.5 3,480 $26,630 11.9
Carpet, Floor and Tile Installers and Finishers 780 $21,826 6.6 490 $22,341 4.1
Cement Masons, Concrete Finishers, and Terrazzo
Workers 375 $20,927 4.8 105 $23,750 10.6
Contruction Laborers 4,275 $19,053 6.3 1,585 $26,439 5.7
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators 115 $14,464 0.0 4 $21,250 0.0
Pile-Driver Operators 15 $11,250 0.0 15 $11,250 0.0
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment
Operators 2,470 $27,979 3.8 1,305 $31,203 4.1
Drywall Installers, Ceiling Tile Installers, and
Tapers 880 $20,545 4.0 410 $25,741 3.7
Electricians 2,025 $35,141 8.8 1,420 $38,462 7.9
Glaziers 145 $25,972 0.0 120 $26,574 0.0
Insulation Workers 195 $16,563 8.1 100 $16,912 0.0
Painters, Construction and Maintenance 1,220 $19,129 14.6 525 $27,525 11.4
Paperhangers 10 $7,143 41.7 4 $6,250 0.0
Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 1,790 $28,704 7.0 1,055 $34,331 8.8
Plasterers and Stucco Masons 115 $20,054 17.9 70 $19,524 16.7
Reinforcing Iron Workers 4 $50,750 28.6 4 $51,250 0.0
Roofers 675 $16,500 4.4 185 $23,750 5.4
Sheet Metal Workers 520 $26,500 6.5 330 $35,518 9.1
Structural Iron and Steel Workers 165 $26,083 0.0 60 $26,667 0.0
Helpers, Construction Trades 130 $12,500 0.0 50 $17,083 0.0
Construction and Building Inspectors 230 $27,714 46.5 130 $30,972 47.3
Elevator Installers and Repairers 60 $41,711 0.0 50 $42,368 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.)
MONTANA; MALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Fence Erectors 225 $16,905 10.7 90 $24,306 17.6
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers 65 $32,679 14.9 40 $31,500 7.1
Highway Maintenance Workers 695 $26,500 6.5 495 $28,151 7.6
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment
Operators 155 $32,222 0.0 80 $35,057 0.0
Septic Tank Services and Sewer Pipe Cleaners 35 $25,781 14.3 10 $36,429 0.0
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers 70 $23,750 8.6 50 $25,000 11.5
Derrick, Rotary Drill, and Service Unit Operators,
Oil, Gas, and Mining 145 $25,855 8.2 25 $32,188 0.0
Earth Drillers Except Oil and Gas 395 $33,333 3.5 210 $40,000 0.0
Explosives Workers, Ordnance handling Experts, and
Blasters 70 $47,917 12.7 55 $50,391 10.5
Mining Machine Operators 920 $40,164 6.2 585 $43,011 5.6
Roof Bolters, Mining 0 . . 0 . .
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas 4 $38,250 0.0 4 $28,750 0.0
Helpers - Extraction Workers 40 $32,500 2.5 20 $36,125 0.0
Other Extraction Workers 180 $22,396 3.3 115 $26,094 5.2
INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics,
Installers and Repairers 1,095 $36,458 8.0 940 $38,860 8.1
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine
Repairers 480 $23,750 29.6 340 $29,000 34.8
Radio and Telecommunications Equipment Installers
and Repairers 725 $40,492 10.9 580 $42,155 10.2
Avionics Technicians 20 $12,159 0.0 20 $12,159 0.0
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers 95 $25,461 0.0 80 $26,250 0.0
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Transportation
Equipment 15 $40,833 25.0 10 $41,250 0.0
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Industrial and
Utility 40 $55,750 23.1 25 $56,833 34.6
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor
Vehicles 15 $22,083 0.0 4 $23,750 0.0
Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers
and Repairers 160 $22,202 1.2 90 $30,375 0.0
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers 80 $21,818 0.0 65 $23,750 0.0
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 470 $30,773 8.1 380 $32,168 6.1
Automotive Body and Related Repairers 700 $26,190 5.4 560 $28,375 5.0
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers 85 $21,786 5.8 65 $22,000 0.0
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 3,800 $21,113 2.9 2,685 $24,216 3.4
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine
Specialists 1,525 $28,641 5.4 1,155 $31,145 6.4
Heavy Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Service
Technicians and Mechanics 1,525 $32,514 2.4 1,115 $35,224 1.2
Small Engine Mechanics 285 $15,889 14.1 150 $18,000 19.3
Miscellaneous Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Mechanics,
Installers, and Repairers 485 $20,169 7.8 355 $24,583 9.6
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.)
MONTANA; MALES
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 $30,938 0.0 85 $37,639 0.0
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration
Mechanics and Installers 805 $26,771 5.6 555 $30,286 6.1
Home Appliance Repairers 220 $18,056 7.8 150 $23,393 6.6
Industrial and Refractory Machinery Mechanics 835 $29,088 6.1 550 $31,914 7.1
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 1,430 $24,019 7.1 1,075 $26,773 7.9
Maintenance Workers, Machinery 120 $31,523 9.1 80 $34,107 14.1
Millwrights 595 $40,688 2.2 480 $41,447 2.7
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 590 $50,136 5.4 475 $50,738 6.5
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers 505 $34,750 6.0 400 $40,500 7.0
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers 200 $27,206 39.9 135 $29,934 41.5
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and
Repairers 125 $23,705 9.6 90 $25,250 13.5
Commercial Divers 4 $1,250 100.0 0 . .
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers 80 $10,500 9.8 25 $10,781 26.1
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers 125 $21,042 6.3 80 $20,833 10.3
Riggers 25 $2,054 0.0 4 $32,500 0.0
Signal and Track Switch Repairers 85 $44,722 5.8 70 $43,333 6.9
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 90 $15,000 14.1 50 $18,646 0.0
Other Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 810 $20,772 18.0 470 $26,481 15.8
PRODUCTION OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and
Operating Workers 1,765 $35,229 13.7 1,435 $38,885 13.2
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems
Assemblers 0 . . 0 . .
Electrical, Electronics, and Electromechanical
Assemblers 80 $16,339 19.0 50 $17,411 0.0
Engine and Other Machines Assemblers 10 $21,429 0.0 10 $21,429 0.0
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters 35 $18,875 24.2 15 $27,000 0.0
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators 1,010 $15,903 10.4 550 $20,593 7.8
Bakers 290 $11,944 17.6 150 $19,286 11.5
Butchers and Other Meat, Poultry, and Fish Processing
Workers 695 $22,415 5.6 500 $25,156 5.4
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine
Operators and Tenders 20 $17,083 65.0 20 $17,083 65.0
Food Batchmakers 65 $28,438 0.0 15 $29,844 0.0
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders 4 $16,250 0.0 4 $16,250 0.0
Computer Control Programmers and Operators 10 $19,750 0.0 10 $19,750 0.0
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators,
and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 30 $19,917 0.0 15 $26,458 0.0
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders,
Metal and Plastic 0 . . 0 . .
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders,
Metal and Plastic 10 $55,938 0.0 4 $16,250 0.0
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters,
Operators and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 20 $5,357 0.0 4 $18,750 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.)
MONTANA; MALES
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 10 $24,792 0.0 4 $36,250 0.0
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine
Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal
and Plastic 105 $18,750 1.9 60 $29,375 3.4
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators,
and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 30 $16,528 0.0 25 $16,875 0.0
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and
Tenders, Metal and Plastic 4 $13,750 0.0 0 . .
Machinists 820 $27,420 2.8 580 $30,731 4.0
Metal Furnace and Kiln Operators and Tenders 135 $32,361 2.3 115 $40,156 2.6
Model Makers and Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic 4 $18,125 0.0 4 $18,750 0.0
Molders and Molding Machine Setters, Operators, and
Tenders, Metal and Plastic 115 $21,335 16.8 80 $21,473 11.4
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders,
Metal and Plastic 10 $46,250 0.0 10 $46,250 0.0
Tool and Die Makers 65 $19,625 15.9 50 $25,682 20.8
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Workers 1,745 $26,162 2.1 1,165 $28,897 2.5
Heat Treating Equipment Equipment Setters, Operators,
and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 0 . . 0 . .
Lay-Out Workers, Metal and Plastic 4 $28,750 0.0 4 $28,750 0.0
Plating and Coating Machine Setters, operators, and
Tenders, Metal and Plastic 20 $11,364 0.0 4 $36,250 0.0
Tool Grinders, Filers and Sharpeners 100 $33,553 0.0 95 $33,947 0.0
Metalworkers and Plastic Workers, All Others 285 $31,667 4.6 195 $35,729 6.7
Bookbinders and Bindery Workers 70 $20,446 31.0 50 $22,411 34.7
Job Printers 145 $20,208 20.5 105 $21,696 15.2
Prepress Technicians and Workers 65 $16,458 60.0 55 $15,417 53.6
Printing Machine Operators 340 $23,388 11.8 250 $25,729 15.9
Laundry and Dry Cleaning Workers 275 $14,013 5.9 110 $17,500 5.4
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials 25 $25,893 30.4 15 $26,964 41.2
Sewing Machine Operators 140 $26,591 10.7 90 $25,455 16.7
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers 125 $11,957 11.9 85 $14,167 17.9
Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders 0 . . 0 . .
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Sewers 10 $10,000 0.0 4 $16,875 0.0
Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and
Tenders 4 $20,417 0.0 4 $20,417 0.0
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and
Tenders 15 $11,354 0.0 4 $16,250 0.0
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters,
Operators, and Tenders 15 $23,750 100.0 15 $23,750 100.0
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine
Setters, Operators, and Tenders 0 . . 0 . .
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and
Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers 0 . . 0 . .
Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers 0 . . 0 . .
Upholsterers 85 $17,500 10.7 75 $18,393 12.0
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other 70 $4,784 28.2 25 $13,816 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.)
MONTANA; MALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 465 $17,847 16.2 295 $21,891 10.5
Furniture Finishers 85 $15,625 0.0 45 $22,500 0.0
Model Makers and Patternmakers, Wood 0 . . 0 . .
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood 840 $22,007 5.2 390 $28,576 7.4
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders,
Except Sawing 320 $27,216 1.2 245 $32,054 1.6
Woodworkers, All Other 295 $12,454 24.2 130 $21,652 25.2
Power Plant Operators, Distributors, and Dispatchers 180 $60,639 0.0 135 $61,694 0.0
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators 515 $30,233 3.3 435 $31,547 3.5
Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System
Workers 320 $26,571 10.9 275 $28,125 10.1
Miscellaneous Plant and System Operators 340 $47,786 4.1 290 $48,350 2.1
Chemical Processing Machine Setters, Operators,
and Tenders 140 $27,330 13.7 115 $30,323 14.9
Crushing, Grinding, Polishing, Mixing, and Blending
Workers 300 $23,393 7.0 165 $26,648 8.6
Cutting Workers 195 $9,239 16.5 65 $25,577 3.0
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine
Setters, Operators, and Tenders 95 $28,889 6.4 70 $32,083 0.0
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and
Tenders 55 $35,673 3.6 40 $36,154 5.3
Inspectors, Testers, Sorter, Samplers, and Weighers 955 $25,842 12.7 620 $29,597 10.9
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers 110 $14,306 2.7 80 $16,875 0.0
Medical, Dental and Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians 195 $25,313 9.2 150 $28,500 12.2
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 180 $15,056 8.4 85 $16,890 10.6
Painting Workers 340 $21,226 2.4 205 $23,500 2.0
Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine
Workers 75 $21,008 19.5 50 $21,810 27.1
Semiconductor Processors 10 $50,781 0.0 10 $50,781 0.0
Cementing and Gluing Machine Operators and Tenders 10 $33,500 0.0 10 $33,500 0.0
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment
Operators and Tenders 30 $15,192 0.0 15 $7,500 0.0
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders 0 . . 0 . .
Etchers and Engravers 10 $51,000 0.0 10 $51,000 0.0
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, except Metal and
Plastic 80 $20,417 13.6 65 $20,972 13.8
Paper Goods Machines Setters, Operators, and Tenders 75 $45,368 9.6 45 $47,188 0.0
Tire Builders 40 $21,154 0.0 35 $20,673 0.0
Helpers-Production Workers 40 $14,688 23.1 20 $27,750 9.5
Production Workers, All Other 1,930 $24,952 7.9 1,225 $31,126 8.1
TRANSPORTATION AND MATERIAL MOVING OCCUPATIONS
Supervisors, Transportation and Material Moving
Workers 640 $31,025 13.4 510 $31,516 16.1
Aircraft Pilots and Flight Engineers 475 $36,837 54.0 265 $46,563 55.5
Air Traffic Controllers and Airfield Operations
Specialists 105 $55,063 34.3 95 $55,563 37.1
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.)
MONTANA; MALES
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 0 . . 0 . .
Bus Drivers 1,085 $13,818 12.4 340 $21,383 7.9
Driver/Sales Workers and Truck Drivers 11,710 $26,154 5.3 7,170 $29,906 4.5
Taxi Drivers and Chauffers 245 $11,213 22.7 100 $16,979 5.9
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other 65 $6,625 23.9 30 $30,750 0.0
Locomotive Engineers and Operators 660 $56,579 11.1 505 $60,000 11.9
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators 165 $43,281 3.0 150 $47,500 3.4
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters 340 $56,974 11.8 190 $60,403 9.9
Subway, Streetcar, and Other Rail Transportation
Workers 50 $42,500 13.5 35 $49,432 21.2
Sailors and Marine Oilers 10 $6,528 81.8 0 . .
Ship and Boat Captains and Operators 20 $11,458 0.0 4 $11,250 0.0
Ship Engineers 10 $50,625 0.0 4 $71,250 0.0
Bridge and Lock Tenders 10 $30,000 0.0 4 $30,000 0.0
Parking Lot Attendants 20 $8,542 0.0 4 $8,750 0.0
Service Station Attendants 330 $13,750 3.3 205 $17,356 5.4
Transportation Inspectors 240 $38,990 19.1 195 $41,008 21.0
Other Transportation Workers 40 $20,357 30.0 25 $20,714 50.0
Conveyor Operators and Tenders 25 $21,635 0.0 25 $21,635 0.0
Crane and Tower Operators 185 $34,615 1.6 120 $35,682 0.8
Dredge, Excavating, and Loading Machine Operators 360 $27,500 5.0 170 $31,750 6.0
Hoist and Winch Operators 30 $22,500 0.0 15 $25,833 0.0
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 940 $26,589 3.5 685 $28,657 4.8
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 740 $12,259 1.9 375 $17,065 1.9
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Materials Movers,
Hand 4,235 $17,620 5.1 2,240 $25,065 4.7
Machine Feeders and Offbearers 145 $28,000 11.0 110 $31,667 7.3
Packers and Packagers, Hand 200 $10,363 7.5 80 $15,833 6.3
Pumping Station Operators 140 $40,208 7.9 100 $40,455 11.0
Refuse and Recyclable Materials Collectors 225 $22,560 9.8 105 $28,375 1.9
Shuttle Car Operators 25 $1,875 66.7 0 . .
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders 45 $25,694 14.0 25 $27,222 23.1
Material Moving Workers, All Other 180 $27,143 2.8 110 $30,000 4.5
