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.)
NORTH DAKOTA; BOTH SEXES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
21 to 74 years 320,880 $20,911 25.2 200,060 $26,538 28.6
MANAGEMENT OCCUPATIONS
Chief executives 1,770 $54,209 60.3 1,490 $61,083 63.2
General and Operations Managers 2,155 $39,492 39.6 1,900 $41,652 41.5
Legislators 65 $42,031 55.6 50 $50,764 67.3
Advertising and Promotions Managers 145 $27,540 46.9 115 $28,000 49.1
Marketing and Sales Managers 1,645 $36,480 50.0 1,290 $41,638 52.4
Public Relations Managers 110 $32,375 81.1 110 $32,417 81.8
Administrative Services Managers 205 $32,500 32.0 150 $40,179 36.5
Computer and Information Systems Managers 330 $39,205 44.9 295 $40,699 42.7
Financial Managers 1,930 $31,890 54.8 1,555 $35,794 59.1
Human Resources Managers 785 $31,439 52.9 635 $37,212 52.0
Industrial Production Managers 440 $41,290 29.9 410 $41,164 26.7
Purchasing Managers 265 $31,557 39.6 230 $31,996 45.9
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 515 $31,173 20.5 455 $31,675 23.3
Farm, Ranch, and Other Agricultural Managers 2,185 $26,406 18.7 1,470 $29,836 21.0
Farmers and Ranchers 14,640 $16,987 15.3 9,535 $19,675 16.9
Construction Managers 1,390 $40,678 21.9 1,090 $44,295 24.0
Education Administrators 1,760 $35,977 78.7 1,060 $35,893 75.9
Engineering Managers 185 $61,324 89.2 165 $62,125 87.9
Food Service Managers 1,555 $22,944 15.2 1,255 $24,744 14.4
Funeral Directors 155 $38,958 55.8 110 $51,429 50.9
Gaming Managers 180 $21,167 29.4 110 $26,923 39.1
Lodging Managers 345 $28,571 29.7 230 $33,409 36.8
Medical and Health Services Managers 1,235 $34,621 49.6 1,055 $35,729 47.9
Natural Sciences Managers 25 $41,406 56.5 20 $41,719 61.9
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents 385 $37,746 6.7 270 $39,848 5.5
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association
Managers 845 $22,875 36.9 495 $32,340 39.8
Social and Community Service Managers 615 $26,523 53.2 430 $32,188 60.3
Managers, All Other 3,590 $34,051 35.2 3,090 $36,142 35.8
BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL OPERATIONS OCCUPATIONS
Agents and Business Managers of Artists,Performers,
and Athletes 45 $33,393 41.9 35 $34,821 51.4
Purchasing Agents and Buyers, Farm Products 160 $38,393 25.5 115 $41,667 36.0
Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 270 $20,865 20.7 190 $26,938 16.8
Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and
Farm Products 410 $31,563 37.9 345 $32,132 39.5
Claims Adusters, Appraisers, Examiners, and
Investigators 820 $24,300 36.3 575 $27,888 38.3
Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction,
Health and Safety, and Transportation 200 $28,571 36.4 170 $29,464 35.9
Cost Estimators 280 $31,989 19.9 260 $32,468 16.2
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.)
NORTH DAKOTA; 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 1,505 $26,358 42.7 1,145 $29,425 46.5
Logisticians 30 $26,806 12.9 25 $28,438 17.4
Management Analysts 535 $26,875 59.9 360 $31,776 55.2
Meeting and Convention Planners 10 $35,500 100.0 4 $36,250 100.0
Other Business Operations Specialists 360 $29,896 25.6 275 $30,884 29.7
Accountants and Auditors 4,030 $27,279 60.8 3,030 $31,035 63.5
Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate 275 $32,955 42.4 170 $37,500 37.2
Budget Analysts 35 $31,667 20.6 20 $35,313 14.3
Credit Analysts 85 $27,333 77.9 70 $27,375 84.5
Financial Analysts 45 $72,574 85.1 45 $72,574 85.1
Personal Financial Advisors 405 $41,875 64.4 325 $48,333 64.1
Insurance Underwriters 125 $27,586 31.5 115 $27,802 31.3
Financial Examiners 105 $21,563 75.0 75 $30,982 64.4
Loan Counselors and Officers 1,185 $35,807 58.9 1,040 $37,453 58.3
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 145 $42,500 64.4 130 $39,750 60.9
Tax Preparers 250 $9,904 41.1 55 $25,000 64.8
Financial Specialists, All Other 100 $23,750 55.6 80 $30,278 57.7
COMPUTER AND MATHEMATICAL OCCUPATIONS
Computer Scientists and System Analyts 880 $30,704 50.6 710 $33,750 51.3
Computer Programmers 715 $34,457 52.2 535 $40,875 58.6
Computer Software Engineers 600 $30,911 57.9 445 $35,202 67.9
Computer Support Specialists 1,190 $20,327 29.5 745 $26,000 36.1
Database Administrators 65 $25,417 34.4 45 $27,188 46.8
Network and Computer Systems Administrators 365 $33,140 40.0 275 $34,787 42.2
Network Systems and Data Communication Analysts 470 $14,191 20.3 250 $38,750 22.6
Actuaries 10 $36,563 100.0 10 $36,563 100.0
Mathematicians 0 . . 0 . .
Operations Research Analysts 100 $27,404 20.2 90 $26,635 22.0
Statisticians 30 $67,656 100.0 25 $42,361 100.0
Miscellaneous Mathematical Science Occupations 0 . . 0 . .
ARCHITECTURE, ENGINEERING OCCUPATIONS
Architects, Except Naval 175 $28,125 64.7 115 $33,750 88.9
Surveyors, Cartographers, and Photogrammetrists 100 $21,106 52.5 80 $22,212 65.4
Aerospace Engineers 35 $34,167 38.2 15 $41,667 42.9
Agricultural Engineers 75 $42,500 46.1 45 $46,250 72.7
Biomedical Engineers 15 $66,154 7.1 15 $66,250 0.0
Chemical Engineers 60 $63,214 90.0 45 $70,104 100.0
Civil Engineers 600 $41,100 82.1 465 $42,198 87.1
Computer Hardware Engineers 30 $19,750 10.3 20 $37,841 15.8
Electrical and Electronic Engineers 325 $50,439 67.7 280 $51,791 74.0
Environmental Engineers 90 $35,167 67.8 55 $40,357 94.6
Industrial Engineers, Including Health and Safety 255 $45,104 64.7 175 $46,875 71.6
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects 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.)
NORTH DAKOTA; BOTH SEXES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Materials Engineers 35 $33,250 88.6 15 $33,750 100.0
Mechanical Engineers 250 $45,690 71.0 190 $47,457 80.1
Mining and Geological Engineers,Including Mining
Safety Engineers 30 $44,219 58.1 30 $44,375 60.0
Nuclear Engineers 0 . . 0 . .
Petroleum Engineers 45 $42,125 43.2 30 $45,000 59.4
Engineers, All Others 350 $41,860 64.5 285 $44,000 69.0
Drafters 545 $29,571 17.6 470 $30,655 15.3
Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters 840 $35,294 13.1 655 $38,278 12.4
Surveying and Mapping Technicians 225 $21,779 0.0 110 $38,250 0.0
LIFE, PHYSICAL, AND SOCIAL SCIENCE OCCUPATIONS
Agricultural and Food Scientists 325 $40,909 74.5 240 $42,750 81.3
Biological Scientists 245 $38,107 96.7 205 $38,071 99.5
Conservation Scientists and Foresters 145 $40,444 91.0 110 $41,563 90.8
Medical Scientists 20 $122,143 100.0 15 $125,000 100.0
Astronomers and Physicists 10 $88,750 100.0 10 $88,750 100.0
Atmospheric and Space Scientists 70 $31,875 58.0 45 $36,406 75.6
Chemists and Materials Scientists 165 $36,528 91.6 145 $38,359 94.5
Environmental Scientists and Geoscientists 135 $32,500 71.6 100 $32,250 72.0
Physical Scientists, All Other 230 $29,917 100.0 205 $31,964 100.0
Economists 35 $36,071 100.0 35 $36,071 100.0
Market/Survey Researchers 100 $22,031 37.6 70 $33,125 38.2
Psychologists 205 $41,875 93.2 155 $48,036 93.0
Sociologists 4 $6,250 100.0 0 . .
Urban and Regional Planners 15 $52,656 100.0 15 $53,125 100.0
Miscellaneous Social Scientists and Related Workers 80 $23,250 57.7 55 $25,795 59.6
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians 170 $33,098 25.7 145 $33,571 28.8
Biological Technicians 125 $24,886 37.9 80 $32,500 41.0
Chemical Technicians 55 $31,042 22.8 40 $35,917 33.3
Geological and Petroleum Technicians 35 $47,500 29.4 25 $47,500 41.7
Nuclear Technicians 0 . . 0 . .
Other Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians 365 $16,250 33.8 225 $20,375 29.6
COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL SERVICES OCCUPATIONS
Counselors 1,505 $23,827 68.5 800 $27,432 67.8
Social Workers 1,940 $24,854 76.0 1,365 $26,660 81.1
Misc. Community and Social Service Specialists 850 $19,348 48.4 570 $23,589 60.1
Clergy 1,320 $23,914 83.8 980 $26,119 87.4
Directors, Religious Activities and Education 125 $20,893 63.7 70 $21,445 59.2
Religious Workers, All Other 165 $19,028 59.9 75 $28,625 76.6
LEGAL OCCUPATIONS
Lawyers 1,110 $50,667 99.6 885 $56,211 99.5
Judges, Magistrates, and Other Judicial Workers 115 $50,000 88.8 100 $75,603 95.9
Paralegals and Legal Assistants 300 $26,613 56.0 240 $29,261 56.0
Miscellaneous Legal Support Workers 320 $20,000 34.7 185 $25,000 30.6
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.)
NORTH DAKOTA; 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 3,330 $30,888 86.7 2,275 $36,797 89.1
Preschool and Kindergarten Teachers 725 $12,853 55.9 405 $18,785 59.8
Elementary and Middle School Teachers 8,980 $26,189 95.9 6,955 $28,845 97.2
Secondary School Teachers 2,225 $27,483 96.5 1,745 $30,345 97.6
Special Education Teachers 570 $24,940 83.0 435 $26,735 88.9
Other Teachers and Instructors 1,160 $11,172 42.5 395 $19,920 30.7
Archivists, Curators, and Museum Technicians 70 $11,385 74.6 30 $25,313 93.8
Librarians 490 $16,488 65.2 150 $31,250 69.1
Library Technicians 35 $6,563 0.0 4 $11,250 0.0
Teacher Assistants 2,215 $9,110 18.0 335 $14,309 21.9
Other Education, Training, and Library Workers 220 $29,625 72.9 145 $32,202 76.9
ARTS, DESIGN, ENTERTAINMENT, SPORTS, AND MEDIA
OCCUPATIONS
Artists and Related Workers 325 $12,857 35.8 185 $21,058 36.8
Designers 1,150 $16,919 31.4 645 $21,127 33.9
Actors 4 $1,250 100.0 0 . .
Producers and Directors 190 $23,500 35.3 140 $26,089 37.6
Athletes, Coaches, Umpires and Related Workers 490 $10,156 39.0 150 $23,750 66.0
Dancers and Choreographers 10 $8,750 0.0 0 . .
Musicians, Singers and Related Workers 200 $5,185 50.5 45 $25,625 54.5
Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related
Workers, All Other 45 $10,795 14.9 4 $16,250 0.0
Announcers 260 $18,942 19.0 155 $22,167 25.0
News Analysts, Reporters, and Correspondents 210 $17,461 65.9 130 $24,531 63.8
Public Relations Specialists 300 $22,292 48.5 160 $32,500 67.5
Editors 270 $25,536 63.9 205 $30,536 64.1
Technical Writers 105 $38,304 72.9 75 $39,643 71.6
Writers and Authors 225 $22,596 71.4 155 $25,588 68.2
Miscellaneous Media and Communication Workers 40 $13,203 17.1 20 $15,000 0.0
Broadcast and Sound Engineering Technicians and
Radio Operators 130 $22,917 24.8 95 $30,625 34.4
Photographers 165 $20,694 33.5 100 $22,778 26.5
Television, Video and Motion Picture Camera
Operators and Editors 25 $16,875 53.8 25 $16,875 53.8
Media and Communication Equipment Workers,
All Other 4 $28,750 0.0 4 $28,750 0.0
HEALTHCARE PRACTIONERS AND TECHNICAL OCCUPATIONS
Chiropractors 205 $47,000 99.0 175 $54,375 100.0
Dentists 275 $119,000 100.0 170 $105,000 100.0
Dieticians and Nutritionists 290 $22,850 72.3 170 $28,690 69.2
Optometrists 170 $65,000 100.0 130 $71,397 100.0
Pharmacists 735 $50,889 92.7 580 $54,302 97.8
Physicians and Surgeons 1,175 $134,700 99.9 825 $141,827 100.0
Physician Assistants 170 $36,250 44.4 105 $51,964 54.7
TABLE 2. EARNINGS BY DETAILED OCCUPATION: 1999
(Data for Civilian Noninstitutional Workers From the 2000 Census. Workers who worked 50 weeks
or more and 35 or more hours per week in 1999 were classified as year-round full-time workers.)
NORTH DAKOTA; BOTH SEXES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Podiatrists 4 $122,500 100.0 4 $122,500 100.0
Registered Nurses 6,795 $29,763 65.1 3,570 $35,963 66.8
Audiologists 30 $70,625 100.0 20 $59,205 100.0
Occupational Therapists 205 $31,071 84.5 80 $40,385 85.0
Physical Therapists 290 $31,875 85.8 160 $41,667 75.0
Radiation Therapists 35 $24,107 37.1 15 $31,806 35.3
Recreational Therapists 45 $28,750 56.5 25 $27,857 54.2
Respiratory Therapists 255 $30,323 40.2 180 $31,774 43.4
Speech-Language Pathologists 460 $31,763 96.7 105 $38,281 100.0
Therapists, All Others 125 $26,842 78.2 85 $29,188 75.9
Veterinarians 125 $49,250 100.0 100 $50,556 100.0
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practioners,
All Other 0 . . 0 . .
Clinical Lab Technologists and Technicians 815 $25,565 52.8 540 $29,085 56.8
Dental Hygienists 235 $29,712 8.9 105 $31,310 14.2
Diagnostic Related Technologists and Technicians 720 $29,784 33.1 545 $32,024 36.2
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 305 $22,821 24.4 185 $24,607 25.1
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practioners Support
Technicians 700 $19,012 12.3 430 $22,037 12.9
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 2,090 $20,136 8.3 1,045 $22,477 5.9
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 405 $15,764 7.4 280 $17,917 10.6
Opticians, Dispensing 190 $17,750 5.8 140 $19,625 5.0
Miscellaneous Health Technologists and Technicians 185 $22,656 19.5 115 $27,500 19.8
Other Healthcare Practioners and Technical
Occupations 160 $30,185 64.4 135 $31,389 67.9
HEALTHCARE SUPPORT OCCUPATIONS
Nursing, Psychiatric, and Home Health Aides 5,950 $13,604 7.1 2,980 $17,140 7.2
Occupational Therapist Assistants and Aides 70 $18,750 29.2 20 $26,786 31.8
Physical Therapist Assistants and Aides 100 $16,188 15.0 75 $16,734 10.4
Massage Therapists 160 $16,319 63.4 40 $115,750 70.7
Dental Assistants 470 $17,686 5.7 285 $20,023 3.9
Medical Assistants and Other Healthcare Support
Occupations 1,915 $15,191 10.6 985 $20,254 7.8
PROTECTIVE SERVICE OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Correctional
Officers 45 $40,000 72.7 40 $40,000 84.2
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and
Detectives 140 $36,250 27.9 130 $37,188 30.5
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Fire Fighting and
Prevention Workers 50 $48,929 30.8 50 $48,929 30.8
Supervisors, Protective Service Workers, All Other 120 $31,250 32.0 85 $32,868 33.3
Fire Fighters 380 $35,292 13.2 320 $36,208 14.2
Fire Inspectors 55 $40,469 21.1 55 $40,521 21.4
Baliffs, Correctional Officers and Jailers 455 $23,125 30.0 370 $24,324 29.4
Detectives and Criminal Investigators 200 $38,750 55.9 175 $40,139 55.4
Fish and Game Wardens 30 $29,821 82.8 25 $29,286 83.3
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.)
NORTH DAKOTA; BOTH SEXES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Parking Enforcement Workers 4 $2,500 0.0 4 $23,750 0.0
Police and Sheriff Patrol Officers 1,285 $30,332 31.7 1,110 $31,150 34.0
Transit and Railroad Police 4 $16,250 0.0 4 $16,250 0.0
Animal Control Workers 15 $29,821 0.0 4 $38,750 0.0
Private Detectives and Investigators 105 $23,594 51.0 55 $27,679 34.5
Security Guards and Gaming Surveillance Officers 755 $18,597 10.6 475 $21,097 12.7
Crossing Guards 115 $8,529 1.7 10 $15,833 0.0
Lifeguards and Other Protective Service Workers 140 $4,792 18.3 25 $30,909 76.9
FOOD PREPARATION AND SERVING RELATED OCCUPATIONS
Chefs and Head Cooks 335 $12,188 5.6 145 $22,321 6.2
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation
and Serving Workers 1,575 $16,057 8.2 1,075 $17,790 9.9
Cooks 4,510 $10,506 2.2 1,855 $14,848 2.1
Food Preparation Workers 715 $8,193 3.1 195 $11,395 0.0
Bartenders 1,740 $10,727 10.7 690 $13,726 6.1
Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers,
Including Fast Food 365 $10,840 8.3 150 $15,900 8.8
Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession and
Coffee Shop 200 $7,074 9.0 55 $14,803 0.0
Waiters and Waitresses 3,335 $8,349 7.7 830 $13,750 7.0
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant 380 $8,955 4.2 105 $16,563 0.0
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender
Helpers 185 $9,554 7.0 60 $13,900 11.7
Dishwashers 585 $5,991 1.2 85 $13,510 0.0
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee
Shop 305 $6,719 3.9 55 $13,750 10.5
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers,
All Other 10 $3,750 0.0 0 . .
BUILDING AND GROUNDS CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and
Janitorial Workers 395 $17,650 4.8 285 $19,130 6.6
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn
Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 170 $21,313 16.0 90 $32,614 19.1
Janitors and Building Cleaners 5,710 $14,247 5.4 2,945 $19,556 6.5
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 2,845 $7,811 3.7 820 $13,176 1.0
Pest Control Workers 60 $36,875 25.8 45 $41,058 35.6
Grounds Maintenance Workers 1,305 $8,620 4.9 415 $21,771 8.0
PERSONAL CARE AND SERVICE OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Gaming Workers 125 $21,293 27.4 110 $21,853 30.6
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service
Workers 310 $20,385 27.1 220 $25,368 25.6
Animal Trainers 50 $19,286 60.0 40 $20,938 71.8
Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 180 $9,583 16.2 40 $25,132 37.5
TABLE 2. EARNINGS BY DETAILED OCCUPATION: 1999
(Data for Civilian Noninstitutional Workers From the 2000 Census. Workers who worked 50 weeks
or more and 35 or more hours per week in 1999 were classified as year-round full-time workers.)
NORTH DAKOTA; BOTH SEXES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Gaming Workers 615 $10,660 7.0 185 $16,068 5.4
Motion Picture Projectionists 10 $26,250 0.0 10 $26,250 0.0
Ushers,Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers 60 $4,904 0.0 0 . .
Miscellaneous Entertainment Attendants and Related
Workers 205 $9,904 25.6 90 $16,023 33.7
Funeral Service Workers 55 $7,361 16.1 25 $18,750 29.6
Barbers 235 $20,304 4.7 155 $22,458 3.8
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 1,895 $13,472 8.1 1,005 $17,500 9.0
Miscellaneous Personal Appearance Workers 30 $11,250 0.0 10 $61,250 0.0
Baggage Porters, Bellhops, and Concierges 25 $10,865 0.0 15 $11,250 0.0
Tour and Travel Guides 75 $4,716 13.0 20 $20,455 0.0
Transportation Attendants 80 $24,432 18.5 40 $30,750 37.5
Child Care Workers 5,500 $8,603 14.0 2,625 $12,989 14.2
Personal and Home Care Aides 1,000 $11,652 11.7 410 $16,843 9.5
Recreation and Fitness Workers 740 $14,282 33.4 340 $19,853 42.9
Residential Advisors 390 $10,302 20.7 165 $16,583 39.6
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other 45 $15,208 0.0 20 $85,781 0.0
SALES AND RELATED OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales
Workers 7,710 $24,813 20.4 6,145 $26,879 21.0
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales
Workers 2,395 $32,314 26.7 1,950 $35,775 27.7
Cashiers 4,525 $9,670 6.8 1,605 $15,054 8.2
Counter and Rental Clerks 315 $11,865 16.0 110 $16,369 19.6
Parts Salespersons 790 $23,236 7.3 670 $25,041 6.9
Retail Salespersons 7,925 $14,130 18.2 3,890 $23,962 19.8
Advertising Sales Agents 490 $25,313 34.4 350 $31,250 42.6
Insurance Sales Agents 1,690 $30,714 35.7 1,280 $35,300 39.8
Securities, Commodities, and Finanancial Services
Sales Agents 530 $40,026 67.1 460 $41,645 69.9
Travel Agents 645 $16,972 20.8 430 $20,192 21.2
Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 890 $26,977 30.1 590 $35,893 33.1
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing 2,925 $32,230 26.4 2,380 $35,567 28.3
Models, Demonstrators, and Product Promoters 125 $2,279 13.7 4 $9,375 0.0
Real Estate Brokers and Sales Agents 875 $28,261 29.2 590 $34,688 29.0
Sales Engineers 50 $40,234 26.5 50 $40,234 26.5
Telemarketers 1,165 $11,516 10.7 395 $15,873 13.7
Door-To-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors
and Related Workers 550 $6,684 13.6 180 $23,125 3.4
Sales and Related Workers, All Other 435 $23,438 34.1 260 $31,042 34.9
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and
Administrative Support Workers 3,455 $24,934 25.6 2,695 $27,713 27.0
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 160 $17,619 19.6 90 $20,714 35.2
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.)
NORTH DAKOTA; BOTH SEXES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Telephone Operators 110 $21,250 3.7 75 $21,587 5.2
Communication Equipment Operators, All Other 40 $23,056 7.9 20 $23,333 16.7
Bill and Account Collectors 400 $20,965 22.3 310 $21,997 24.9
Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 640 $19,018 12.0 505 $20,674 11.9
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 5,065 $16,006 15.8 3,065 $20,036 15.9
Gaming Cage Workers 35 $10,833 0.0 10 $17,500 0.0
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 430 $21,491 8.8 335 $24,079 6.0
Procurement Clerks 45 $22,778 0.0 30 $24,444 0.0
Tellers 1,330 $14,758 9.2 790 $16,819 7.7
Brokerage Clerks 20 $21,154 45.5 20 $21,442 52.6
Correspondence Clerks 15 $16,563 68.8 15 $17,031 61.5
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks 95 $16,793 6.3 55 $18,438 11.3
Credit Authorizers, Checkers and Clerks 120 $21,250 23.5 85 $22,667 32.6
Customer Service Representatives 3,780 $17,240 18.7 2,340 $20,623 18.2
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs 420 $22,679 19.4 340 $23,260 13.5
File Clerks 450 $13,654 13.7 205 $17,340 10.7
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 320 $9,054 8.8 105 $16,033 3.8
Interviewers Except Eligibility and Loan 825 $11,679 26.3 295 $20,551 27.4
Library Assistants, Clerical 315 $10,779 30.6 65 $20,000 65.6
Loan Interviewers and Clerks 290 $21,875 21.0 265 $22,273 22.9
New Account Clerks 55 $18,182 50.0 50 $18,977 57.1
Order Clerks 220 $18,750 7.7 150 $20,801 11.4
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and
Timekeeping 45 $20,536 23.4 30 $22,500 3.1
Receptionists and Information Clerks 2,690 $14,250 10.3 1,410 $17,404 8.2
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and
Travel Clerks 575 $12,334 14.5 250 $17,162 15.5
Information and Record Clerks, All Other 140 $19,009 19.9 100 $19,427 13.1
Cargo and Freight Agents 0 . . 0 . .
Couriers and Messengers 270 $17,880 13.8 145 $28,750 9.7
Dispatchers 600 $22,173 8.5 470 $23,569 9.3
Meter Readers, Utilities 85 $37,083 0.0 80 $37,083 0.0
Postal Service Clerks 395 $33,095 17.3 230 $38,550 25.4
Postal Service Mail Carriers 1,085 $35,568 18.7 815 $37,215 21.6
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and
Processing Machine Operators 300 $35,459 31.9 235 $36,735 39.4
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 430 $23,935 30.3 345 $26,354 28.0
Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 810 $20,954 10.4 605 $21,738 9.2
Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 1,910 $15,147 7.8 1,000 $19,469 6.9
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers,
Recordkeeping 185 $17,833 8.6 95 $26,250 4.3
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 9,855 $17,562 12.6 6,050 $20,479 12.0
Computer Operators 640 $20,445 18.7 475 $23,042 17.9
Data Entry Keyers 1,640 $16,063 9.7 1,030 $18,734 7.4
Word Processors and Typists 375 $12,727 10.4 165 $17,344 3.0
Desktop Publishers 25 $18,487 47.8 25 $18,487 47.8
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 790 $18,472 29.5 590 $19,829 35.5
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.)
NORTH DAKOTA; 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 280 $15,000 3.6 150 $19,250 2.0
Office Clerks, General 2,800 $16,042 16.1 1,520 $20,045 16.1
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer 115 $14,375 19.5 85 $16,875 19.3
Proofreaders and Copy Markers 20 $9,250 26.3 4 $25,000 0.0
Statistical Assistants 115 $22,115 47.4 90 $28,333 47.7
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other 1,115 $20,387 37.0 745 $22,157 37.6
FARMING, FISHING, AND FORESTRY OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Farming, Fishing
and Forestry Workers 115 $22,647 14.7 80 $24,250 17.7
Agricultural Inspectors 40 $16,528 17.5 15 $35,208 23.5
Animal Breeders 4 $2,500 0.0 4 $2,083 0.0
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products 260 $10,040 5.8 75 $29,167 17.1
Miscellaneous Agricultural Workers 4,965 $13,856 6.5 2,075 $20,890 5.1
Fishers and Related Fishing Workers 0 . . 0 . .
Hunters and Trappers 0 . . 0 . .
Forest and Conservation Workers 40 $13,750 17.1 15 $22,500 50.0
Logging Workers 35 $18,864 0.0 15 $25,000 0.0
CONSTRUCTION AND EXTRACTION WORKERS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction
Trades and Extraction Workers 2,490 $35,970 8.6 1,720 $39,056 7.3
Boilermakers 100 $35,197 2.0 35 $29,583 0.0
Brickmasons, Blockmasons, and Stonemasons 280 $26,000 3.5 65 $36,250 0.0
Carpenters 3,390 $20,925 6.9 1,990 $23,858 7.7
Carpet, Floor and Tile Installers and Finishers 435 $22,146 0.9 280 $29,688 1.4
Cement Masons, Concrete Finishers, and Terrazzo
Workers 450 $22,125 5.8 145 $26,063 0.0
Contruction Laborers 2,765 $17,377 5.7 1,145 $24,232 7.5
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators 35 $22,000 0.0 0 . .
Pile-Driver Operators 0 . . 0 . .
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment
Operators 2,290 $27,910 4.1 1,180 $30,855 4.8
Drywall Installers, Ceiling Tile Installers, and
Tapers 270 $24,167 4.0 145 $26,406 4.2
Electricians 1,710 $30,847 6.2 1,260 $33,977 7.9
Glaziers 80 $21,550 16.5 65 $21,842 16.7
Insulation Workers 145 $24,444 10.4 55 $30,114 1.8
Painters, Construction and Maintenance 855 $16,693 8.3 390 $24,321 1.3
Paperhangers 10 $20,938 0.0 4 $21,875 0.0
Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 1,365 $27,369 3.4 890 $29,443 3.9
Plasterers and Stucco Masons 20 $30,417 0.0 15 $30,938 0.0
Reinforcing Iron Workers 40 $18,056 0.0 35 $18,750 0.0
Roofers 450 $20,038 2.2 215 $25,417 3.3
Sheet Metal Workers 445 $26,016 0.7 325 $28,424 0.9
Structural Iron and Steel Workers 195 $35,101 0.0 85 $34,792 0.0
Helpers, Construction Trades 60 $19,750 0.0 25 $21,750 0.0
Construction and Building Inspectors 155 $37,381 12.2 115 $47,188 10.3
Elevator Installers and Repairers 35 $38,942 0.0 30 $39,519 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.)
NORTH DAKOTA; BOTH SEXES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Fence Erectors 35 $18,750 0.0 10 $53,333 0.0
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers 95 $35,114 2.1 70 $37,273 0.0
Highway Maintenance Workers 615 $23,934 4.9 390 $25,731 3.8
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment
Operators 190 $31,094 0.0 85 $35,114 0.0
Septic Tank Services and Sewer Pipe Cleaners 50 $15,000 5.8 35 $20,625 9.1
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers 75 $25,000 0.0 30 $31,563 0.0
Derrick, Rotary Drill, and Service Unit Operators,
Oil, Gas, and Mining 140 $28,333 4.2 35 $26,691 0.0
Earth Drillers Except Oil and Gas 160 $25,563 2.5 45 $33,333 4.5
Explosives Workers, Ordnance handling Experts, and
Blasters 30 $24,000 0.0 30 $24,000 0.0
Mining Machine Operators 260 $42,813 7.7 195 $47,344 10.3
Roof Bolters, Mining 0 . . 0 . .
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas 15 $25,625 13.3 10 $40,625 0.0
Helpers - Extraction Workers 30 $18,125 0.0 4 $27,188 0.0
Other Extraction Workers 155 $29,091 1.9 100 $30,000 3.1
INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics,
Installers and Repairers 1,025 $33,453 7.5 925 $34,005 8.0
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine
Repairers 660 $22,285 19.2 485 $26,161 15.9
Radio and Telecommunications Equipment Installers
and Repairers 465 $40,755 8.8 375 $43,580 9.1
Avionics Technicians 55 $31,964 0.0 50 $32,143 0.0
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers 95 $20,938 6.5 65 $19,875 9.0
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Transportation
Equipment 10 $40,893 22.2 10 $40,893 22.2
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Industrial and
Utility 50 $50,000 0.0 45 $50,391 0.0
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor
Vehicles 25 $28,393 0.0 20 $28,929 0.0
Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers
and Repairers 80 $22,321 21.5 50 $23,906 15.7
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers 20 $33,750 10.0 15 $35,893 15.4
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 295 $29,471 7.8 205 $31,400 6.9
Automotive Body and Related Repairers 630 $25,455 4.5 510 $27,118 4.1
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers 35 $23,456 0.0 35 $23,603 0.0
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 2,850 $22,978 1.7 2,225 $25,036 2.0
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine
Specialists 1,450 $27,680 2.7 1,130 $29,761 3.4
Heavy Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Service
Technicians and Mechanics 1,190 $28,830 4.5 905 $30,977 5.1
Small Engine Mechanics 155 $16,875 11.6 110 $21,146 16.7
Miscellaneous Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Mechanics,
Installers, and Repairers 305 $19,792 1.3 210 $21,556 1.9
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.)
NORTH DAKOTA; 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 40 $27,426 12.2 40 $30,156 12.8
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration
Mechanics and Installers 710 $29,275 5.8 620 $30,828 4.7
Home Appliance Repairers 100 $27,000 0.0 65 $29,107 0.0
Industrial and Refractory Machinery Mechanics 1,030 $30,043 3.9 825 $31,406 4.4
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 1,180 $21,695 6.2 775 $26,234 7.1
Maintenance Workers, Machinery 65 $38,571 0.0 50 $38,929 0.0
Millwrights 110 $35,850 0.0 55 $35,298 0.0
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 480 $44,457 2.7 440 $44,973 2.5
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers 240 $31,917 8.7 175 $40,375 8.6
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers 155 $32,014 9.8 120 $38,611 5.8
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and
Repairers 100 $20,833 11.2 65 $26,375 4.6
Commercial Divers 10 $3,750 0.0 0 . .
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers 55 $23,929 11.1 55 $23,929 11.1
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers 35 $28,661 0.0 30 $28,839 0.0
Riggers 30 $19,286 0.0 15 $20,000 0.0
Signal and Track Switch Repairers 80 $45,167 21.3 70 $45,667 25.0
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 25 $18,500 0.0 10 $20,000 0.0
Other Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 485 $19,241 2.9 290 $21,926 3.4
PRODUCTION OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and
Operating Workers 2,085 $31,872 8.8 1,680 $34,375 9.7
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems
Assemblers 25 $17,159 0.0 25 $16,932 0.0
Electrical, Electronics, and Electromechanical
Assemblers 280 $14,886 3.9 140 $17,604 6.4
Engine and Other Machines Assemblers 110 $31,429 0.0 90 $31,875 0.0
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters 35 $25,500 14.7 30 $26,250 17.9
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators 2,415 $19,706 5.1 1,550 $23,005 5.7
Bakers 460 $11,293 6.5 215 $18,229 6.0
Butchers and Other Meat, Poultry, and Fish Processing
Workers 550 $18,947 2.2 395 $21,382 2.0
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine
Operators and Tenders 65 $18,942 0.0 50 $22,589 0.0
Food Batchmakers 250 $16,927 12.4 165 $20,417 17.4
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders 10 $7,143 0.0 0 . .
Computer Control Programmers and Operators 40 $27,083 35.0 20 $35,000 63.6
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators,
and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 0 . . 0 . .
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders,
Metal and Plastic 10 $9,286 0.0 4 $31,250 0.0
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders,
Metal and Plastic 4 $21,563 0.0 4 $23,750 0.0
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters,
Operators and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 250 $22,232 7.6 200 $26,339 6.5
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.)
NORTH DAKOTA; 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 4 $25,833 0.0 4 $25,833 0.0
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine
Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal
and Plastic 75 $18,917 9.6 55 $19,583 12.5
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators,
and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 75 $36,950 6.8 75 $36,950 6.8
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and
Tenders, Metal and Plastic 4 $23,750 0.0 4 $23,750 0.0
Machinists 670 $29,726 4.5 560 $31,103 4.8
Metal Furnace and Kiln Operators and Tenders 10 $27,500 0.0 4 $26,250 0.0
Model Makers and Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic 4 $21,250 0.0 4 $21,250 0.0
Molders and Molding Machine Setters, Operators, and
Tenders, Metal and Plastic 65 $28,472 1.5 45 $37,500 0.0
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders,
Metal and Plastic 4 $31,250 100.0 0 . .
Tool and Die Makers 40 $28,977 0.0 35 $29,659 0.0
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Workers 2,605 $28,125 1.4 1,865 $31,055 1.6
Heat Treating Equipment Equipment Setters, Operators,
and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 0 . . 0 . .
Lay-Out Workers, Metal and Plastic 30 $29,375 0.0 20 $31,250 0.0
Plating and Coating Machine Setters, operators, and
Tenders, Metal and Plastic 10 $11,250 0.0 10 $11,250 0.0
Tool Grinders, Filers and Sharpeners 20 $9,028 0.0 20 $8,750 0.0
Metalworkers and Plastic Workers, All Others 440 $25,417 0.2 255 $30,966 0.4
Bookbinders and Bindery Workers 60 $11,635 13.1 30 $22,734 27.6
Job Printers 120 $16,406 0.0 75 $20,781 0.0
Prepress Technicians and Workers 125 $14,519 7.1 90 $18,333 8.0
Printing Machine Operators 280 $21,287 8.6 205 $24,457 8.3
Laundry and Dry Cleaning Workers 820 $12,334 6.2 405 $15,607 3.9
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials 85 $13,929 0.0 40 $17,500 0.0
Sewing Machine Operators 325 $9,958 5.3 125 $16,343 9.6
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers 40 $11,250 9.5 20 $12,500 20.0
Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders 4 $36,250 0.0 4 $36,250 0.0
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Sewers 210 $10,988 11.9 80 $13,125 11.0
Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and
Tenders 10 $47,083 0.0 10 $47,083 0.0
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and
Tenders 25 $6,458 0.0 10 $18,750 0.0
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters,
Operators, and Tenders 4 $1,250 100.0 4 $1,250 100.0
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 125 $16,979 4.8 85 $18,646 6.9
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other 30 $22,917 0.0 20 $23,889 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.)
NORTH DAKOTA; BOTH SEXES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 215 $21,855 12.5 195 $23,333 9.7
Furniture Finishers 40 $17,083 19.5 25 $18,542 0.0
Model Makers and Patternmakers, Wood 0 . . 0 . .
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood 110 $22,250 7.3 80 $24,632 10.1
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders,
Except Sawing 115 $17,083 13.7 70 $23,350 0.0
Woodworkers, All Other 115 $19,250 7.7 75 $24,306 11.7
Power Plant Operators, Distributors, and Dispatchers 280 $52,118 6.4 255 $52,191 5.8
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators 230 $30,109 7.8 225 $30,217 8.0
Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System
Workers 250 $26,597 8.5 225 $27,153 9.4
Miscellaneous Plant and System Operators 210 $37,188 3.8 170 $41,544 4.7
Chemical Processing Machine Setters, Operators,
and Tenders 250 $25,735 9.3 180 $28,958 11.7
Crushing, Grinding, Polishing, Mixing, and Blending
Workers 150 $22,344 0.0 110 $27,647 0.0
Cutting Workers 155 $17,629 17.8 90 $19,914 29.3
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine
Setters, Operators, and Tenders 70 $26,316 8.3 55 $26,579 3.7
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and
Tenders 70 $17,031 0.0 30 $22,500 0.0
Inspectors, Testers, Sorter, Samplers, and Weighers 1,230 $23,423 16.4 805 $27,270 18.4
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers 60 $16,932 30.5 45 $30,781 18.6
Medical, Dental and Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians 265 $20,401 11.7 210 $21,144 13.7
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 295 $16,964 0.3 175 $19,938 0.6
Painting Workers 435 $28,750 3.2 345 $31,000 4.1
Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine
Workers 235 $11,179 14.5 120 $17,946 24.0
Semiconductor Processors 0 . . 0 . .
Cementing and Gluing Machine Operators and Tenders 20 $17,500 0.0 10 $17,500 0.0
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment
Operators and Tenders 40 $30,588 0.0 15 $60,625 0.0
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders 4 $11,250 0.0 0 . .
Etchers and Engravers 20 $10,156 19.0 15 $10,938 25.0
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, except Metal and
Plastic 55 $13,889 37.0 25 $16,563 30.4
Paper Goods Machines Setters, Operators, and Tenders 25 $22,500 0.0 15 $31,786 0.0
Tire Builders 10 $16,667 0.0 10 $16,667 0.0
Helpers-Production Workers 95 $15,172 17.0 50 $16,719 14.0
Production Workers, All Other 1,715 $21,052 6.8 1,120 $24,533 7.8
TRANSPORTATION AND MATERIAL MOVING OCCUPATIONS
Supervisors, Transportation and Material Moving
Workers 660 $31,212 11.7 500 $34,457 13.8
Aircraft Pilots and Flight Engineers 350 $32,500 52.9 210 $35,197 56.0
Air Traffic Controllers and Airfield Operations
Specialists 110 $50,500 39.8 90 $51,833 46.7
TABLE 2. EARNINGS BY DETAILED OCCUPATION: 1999
(Data for Civilian Noninstitutional Workers From the 2000 Census. Workers who worked 50 weeks
or more and 35 or more hours per week in 1999 were classified as year-round full-time workers.)
NORTH DAKOTA; 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 10 $30,714 0.0 4 $31,000 0.0
Bus Drivers 1,325 $11,777 8.8 455 $21,761 14.3
Driver/Sales Workers and Truck Drivers 9,980 $26,161 5.1 6,360 $30,136 4.6
Taxi Drivers and Chauffers 350 $15,147 8.0 115 $20,052 6.1
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other 45 $12,083 0.0 4 $26,250 0.0
Locomotive Engineers and Operators 475 $60,208 11.6 380 $61,486 11.0
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators 90 $39,306 23.1 55 $55,417 36.8
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters 385 $60,592 10.2 320 $61,023 11.3
Subway, Streetcar, and Other Rail Transportation
Workers 105 $31,705 0.0 55 $41,875 0.0
Sailors and Marine Oilers 4 $31,250 0.0 0 . .
Ship and Boat Captains and Operators 10 $60,938 0.0 10 $61,250 0.0
Ship Engineers 0 . . 0 . .
Bridge and Lock Tenders 0 . . 0 . .
Parking Lot Attendants 50 $3,482 11.8 4 $13,750 0.0
Service Station Attendants 420 $13,789 1.9 230 $18,063 2.6
Transportation Inspectors 130 $32,143 6.1 95 $33,846 5.2
Other Transportation Workers 45 $18,523 26.7 25 $25,893 0.0
Conveyor Operators and Tenders 35 $23,393 5.7 25 $24,821 0.0
Crane and Tower Operators 145 $27,917 0.0 125 $28,021 0.0
Dredge, Excavating, and Loading Machine Operators 250 $32,250 0.0 135 $36,550 0.0
Hoist and Winch Operators 50 $22,153 8.2 4 $16,750 0.0
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 670 $21,639 1.8 415 $24,899 2.4
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 620 $13,066 3.5 290 $17,305 0.7
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Materials Movers,
Hand 3,980 $18,903 5.8 2,280 $22,910 7.3
Machine Feeders and Offbearers 90 $21,250 4.4 70 $22,125 2.9
Packers and Packagers, Hand 470 $15,410 4.7 210 $19,886 0.0
Pumping Station Operators 170 $34,375 1.2 145 $35,000 1.4
Refuse and Recyclable Materials Collectors 285 $11,392 2.8 155 $16,786 0.0
Shuttle Car Operators 0 . . 0 . .
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders 15 $30,000 0.0 10 $28,750 0.0
Material Moving Workers, All Other 255 $25,924 3.9 175 $30,278 5.7
