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.)
NEW MEXICO; MALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
21 to 74 years 429,350 $25,991 25.6 285,690 $31,922 28.6
MANAGEMENT OCCUPATIONS
Chief executives 3,760 $65,542 60.9 3,055 $69,247 64.6
General and Operations Managers 4,110 $46,058 42.1 3,460 $48,268 40.7
Legislators 75 $27,969 50.6 50 $31,250 48.1
Advertising and Promotions Managers 105 $36,154 37.5 95 $37,212 34.4
Marketing and Sales Managers 1,955 $45,369 46.0 1,615 $50,662 45.0
Public Relations Managers 125 $26,635 71.7 100 $50,313 77.5
Administrative Services Managers 420 $50,119 43.6 350 $53,300 40.6
Computer and Information Systems Managers 825 $60,054 68.4 680 $64,551 68.8
Financial Managers 1,655 $46,119 62.2 1,345 $49,595 63.4
Human Resources Managers 1,070 $36,545 39.5 820 $40,326 44.7
Industrial Production Managers 835 $42,266 38.7 775 $45,640 37.5
Purchasing Managers 595 $45,375 58.8 525 $45,954 58.9
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 830 $29,894 25.0 670 $31,486 25.1
Farm, Ranch, and Other Agricultural Managers 1,505 $23,833 20.5 1,020 $30,199 20.7
Farmers and Ranchers 2,910 $16,121 25.0 1,925 $22,346 28.4
Construction Managers 4,600 $40,119 24.0 3,450 $43,302 24.2
Education Administrators 1,980 $44,362 82.1 1,315 $47,676 87.7
Engineering Managers 610 $76,343 83.8 515 $81,696 84.1
Food Service Managers 2,285 $26,321 21.2 1,720 $29,117 22.9
Funeral Directors 190 $37,900 16.1 155 $37,250 20.0
Gaming Managers 185 $38,654 29.9 135 $39,135 40.1
Lodging Managers 585 $30,156 34.6 395 $37,250 37.1
Medical and Health Services Managers 720 $46,250 59.7 600 $49,643 59.8
Natural Sciences Managers 160 $82,778 73.1 150 $84,306 71.1
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents 165 $50,341 24.5 100 $50,682 30.4
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association
Managers 1,580 $32,520 40.2 1,090 $35,958 39.8
Social and Community Service Managers 735 $37,583 59.0 635 $38,967 59.7
Managers, All Other 8,015 $47,306 49.9 6,760 $50,766 51.2
BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL OPERATIONS OCCUPATIONS
Agents and Business Managers of Artists,Performers,
and Athletes 85 $43,750 21.7 65 $50,184 25.4
Purchasing Agents and Buyers, Farm Products 45 $15,208 31.1 10 $45,208 45.5
Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 470 $23,825 18.7 335 $25,750 17.9
Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and
Farm Products 480 $36,105 51.9 430 $36,948 54.1
Claims Adusters, Appraisers, Examiners, and
Investigators 500 $40,288 57.2 360 $41,178 55.7
Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction,
Health and Safety, and Transportation 410 $40,972 38.6 330 $40,903 38.4
Cost Estimators 550 $37,831 40.8 435 $41,319 39.7
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.)
NEW MEXICO; 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 1,545 $33,992 49.8 1,145 $36,972 50.2
Logisticians 100 $40,592 31.7 85 $40,395 34.9
Management Analysts 1,805 $36,142 74.8 910 $42,109 70.0
Meeting and Convention Planners 25 $20,357 26.9 20 $21,429 35.0
Other Business Operations Specialists 615 $40,000 39.6 480 $44,333 40.5
Accountants and Auditors 3,115 $40,786 83.4 2,420 $43,702 84.9
Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate 500 $36,403 61.7 420 $36,811 59.4
Budget Analysts 170 $44,188 90.5 150 $43,688 89.4
Credit Analysts 55 $40,862 100.0 40 $41,638 100.0
Financial Analysts 195 $39,219 61.9 85 $51,146 67.5
Personal Financial Advisors 655 $46,641 73.4 515 $51,827 72.8
Insurance Underwriters 0 . . 0 . .
Financial Examiners 25 $51,103 100.0 25 $51,103 100.0
Loan Counselors and Officers 655 $40,296 59.1 530 $40,632 62.0
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 175 $32,422 64.6 155 $33,816 68.8
Tax Preparers 220 $11,921 76.7 70 $12,639 73.9
Financial Specialists, All Other 85 $31,250 36.9 70 $31,667 37.1
COMPUTER AND MATHEMATICAL OCCUPATIONS
Computer Scientists and System Analyts 2,075 $45,122 55.9 1,600 $50,505 58.7
Computer Programmers 1,745 $48,781 60.5 1,310 $51,913 60.6
Computer Software Engineers 1,995 $59,646 81.9 1,675 $67,450 83.8
Computer Support Specialists 1,705 $30,928 31.3 1,215 $37,431 33.1
Database Administrators 200 $44,211 61.4 160 $44,934 67.9
Network and Computer Systems Administrators 740 $42,000 40.4 580 $47,679 38.4
Network Systems and Data Communication Analysts 735 $32,379 45.3 510 $40,950 46.8
Actuaries 10 $145,000 100.0 10 $145,000 100.0
Mathematicians 30 $61,500 100.0 25 $75,313 100.0
Operations Research Analysts 485 $44,737 80.4 325 $52,056 82.9
Statisticians 85 $76,316 94.2 80 $76,645 100.0
Miscellaneous Mathematical Science Occupations 4 $43,750 0.0 4 $43,750 0.0
ARCHITECTURE, ENGINEERING OCCUPATIONS
Architects, Except Naval 1,025 $41,285 83.5 770 $46,714 83.4
Surveyors, Cartographers, and Photogrammetrists 225 $32,941 73.9 195 $40,089 71.1
Aerospace Engineers 665 $66,372 87.2 575 $68,984 86.2
Agricultural Engineers 10 $68,750 100.0 10 $68,750 100.0
Biomedical Engineers 10 $46,250 100.0 10 $46,250 100.0
Chemical Engineers 215 $71,912 82.7 195 $72,426 91.7
Civil Engineers 1,565 $51,714 86.7 1,315 $54,667 88.5
Computer Hardware Engineers 230 $58,906 55.8 205 $61,397 57.1
Electrical and Electronic Engineers 2,170 $66,007 80.9 1,930 $67,706 83.0
Environmental Engineers 210 $45,223 90.0 190 $45,134 91.5
Industrial Engineers, Including Health and Safety 585 $53,063 69.2 500 $55,930 73.4
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects 10 $71,250 0.0 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.)
NEW MEXICO; MALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Materials Engineers 190 $65,500 73.9 135 $66,667 73.5
Mechanical Engineers 1,155 $57,610 69.0 990 $61,071 69.4
Mining and Geological Engineers,Including Mining
Safety Engineers 140 $61,458 64.7 125 $60,625 64.8
Nuclear Engineers 185 $90,764 95.1 170 $91,042 100.0
Petroleum Engineers 260 $58,654 66.2 225 $58,269 61.1
Engineers, All Others 3,200 $66,435 83.2 2,755 $69,676 83.9
Drafters 1,090 $30,313 20.6 865 $32,411 18.4
Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters 4,290 $43,321 15.4 3,460 $46,423 16.3
Surveying and Mapping Technicians 855 $24,945 11.6 500 $30,823 11.0
LIFE, PHYSICAL, AND SOCIAL SCIENCE OCCUPATIONS
Agricultural and Food Scientists 120 $33,125 80.5 110 $33,906 78.7
Biological Scientists 345 $40,156 88.4 260 $46,932 91.5
Conservation Scientists and Foresters 290 $40,670 83.8 240 $43,393 84.6
Medical Scientists 185 $37,500 100.0 130 $50,417 100.0
Astronomers and Physicists 1,085 $82,875 99.1 965 $84,861 99.0
Atmospheric and Space Scientists 55 $48,750 71.9 50 $44,732 67.3
Chemists and Materials Scientists 550 $73,250 98.4 475 $78,250 98.1
Environmental Scientists and Geoscientists 980 $45,885 95.5 745 $54,479 95.0
Physical Scientists, All Other 1,635 $69,479 97.0 1,260 $76,917 97.5
Economists 95 $46,000 100.0 80 $48,750 100.0
Market/Survey Researchers 60 $51,528 86.4 40 $52,500 100.0
Psychologists 550 $42,765 100.0 325 $44,091 100.0
Sociologists 0 . . 0 . .
Urban and Regional Planners 95 $37,083 89.2 90 $37,614 88.8
Miscellaneous Social Scientists and Related Workers 415 $37,438 93.7 290 $46,429 97.2
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians 160 $29,135 28.6 130 $35,875 29.5
Biological Technicians 90 $26,146 35.9 45 $28,333 52.2
Chemical Technicians 215 $40,147 24.1 185 $36,771 24.6
Geological and Petroleum Technicians 160 $31,597 24.1 110 $37,500 34.8
Nuclear Technicians 85 $44,297 11.8 85 $44,297 11.8
Other Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians 1,075 $25,956 21.1 640 $40,884 16.3
COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL SERVICES OCCUPATIONS
Counselors 1,645 $25,618 65.5 885 $30,062 64.1
Social Workers 935 $27,530 68.7 700 $29,068 72.9
Misc. Community and Social Service Specialists 815 $26,563 55.6 580 $29,231 60.0
Clergy 1,840 $28,761 69.0 1,450 $31,140 68.7
Directors, Religious Activities and Education 165 $30,766 57.1 125 $31,450 53.7
Religious Workers, All Other 175 $22,212 73.4 110 $27,500 69.6
LEGAL OCCUPATIONS
Lawyers 3,110 $67,344 99.7 2,565 $70,400 99.6
Judges, Magistrates, and Other Judicial Workers 330 $51,821 67.8 275 $60,417 73.4
Paralegals and Legal Assistants 205 $28,065 56.4 125 $31,750 55.6
Miscellaneous Legal Support Workers 430 $29,688 38.2 260 $36,984 31.3
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.)
NEW MEXICO; 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 4,600 $35,340 88.7 2,985 $43,037 91.5
Preschool and Kindergarten Teachers 80 $22,917 35.9 75 $23,056 36.8
Elementary and Middle School Teachers 5,695 $29,667 92.6 4,230 $31,027 93.6
Secondary School Teachers 1,890 $31,111 92.8 1,540 $32,066 92.3
Special Education Teachers 255 $29,286 94.1 215 $29,679 93.1
Other Teachers and Instructors 1,385 $16,324 36.1 535 $29,737 32.8
Archivists, Curators, and Museum Technicians 215 $34,286 70.1 165 $35,192 71.7
Librarians 250 $30,400 73.4 145 $32,096 76.6
Library Technicians 75 $13,182 25.7 15 $21,250 60.0
Teacher Assistants 645 $12,135 22.4 185 $18,125 27.0
Other Education, Training, and Library Workers 165 $36,071 81.3 90 $40,313 71.1
ARTS, DESIGN, ENTERTAINMENT, SPORTS, AND MEDIA
OCCUPATIONS
Artists and Related Workers 1,565 $12,167 38.2 765 $22,896 41.8
Designers 1,380 $29,244 34.7 980 $36,429 32.2
Actors 65 $4,036 29.9 20 $126,250 100.0
Producers and Directors 435 $28,802 57.0 345 $31,677 58.0
Athletes, Coaches, Umpires and Related Workers 845 $24,028 50.9 435 $35,665 53.3
Dancers and Choreographers 15 $9,531 0.0 0 . .
Musicians, Singers and Related Workers 580 $11,667 36.1 125 $22,083 27.6
Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related
Workers, All Other 25 $9,750 18.5 15 $7,750 29.4
Announcers 295 $18,750 27.1 165 $23,477 27.6
News Analysts, Reporters, and Correspondents 275 $31,314 67.0 220 $33,750 75.3
Public Relations Specialists 385 $34,761 74.9 240 $36,293 75.0
Editors 360 $29,022 82.6 260 $31,694 84.2
Technical Writers 200 $39,079 70.0 115 $46,042 93.0
Writers and Authors 495 $17,574 80.2 250 $26,600 77.8
Miscellaneous Media and Communication Workers 80 $21,917 39.5 40 $20,833 33.3
Broadcast and Sound Engineering Technicians and
Radio Operators 400 $27,500 21.1 225 $35,066 32.0
Photographers 580 $21,923 44.8 395 $27,715 36.9
Television, Video and Motion Picture Camera
Operators and Editors 80 $40,625 53.2 40 $48,068 56.4
Media and Communication Equipment Workers,
All Other 40 $50,714 0.0 40 $50,714 0.0
HEALTHCARE PRACTIONERS AND TECHNICAL OCCUPATIONS
Chiropractors 185 $51,111 100.0 140 $49,821 100.0
Dentists 590 $82,472 100.0 395 $95,625 100.0
Dieticians and Nutritionists 45 $14,063 43.2 35 $12,813 30.6
Optometrists 225 $80,179 100.0 185 $91,500 100.0
Pharmacists 740 $58,438 95.7 550 $62,500 98.7
Physicians and Surgeons 3,020 $123,059 99.4 2,425 $129,794 99.5
Physician Assistants 135 $60,078 68.4 95 $61,563 56.7
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.)
NEW MEXICO; MALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Podiatrists 40 $60,313 100.0 20 $126,000 100.0
Registered Nurses 1,325 $40,551 50.1 900 $41,664 50.8
Audiologists 35 $42,500 88.2 15 $153,750 76.5
Occupational Therapists 35 $25,972 69.7 10 $26,250 0.0
Physical Therapists 270 $50,213 94.5 170 $54,375 96.4
Radiation Therapists 35 $42,969 21.6 35 $42,969 21.6
Recreational Therapists 30 $11,023 100.0 15 $11,818 100.0
Respiratory Therapists 250 $36,642 23.9 195 $40,101 19.5
Speech-Language Pathologists 95 $38,221 100.0 30 $38,462 100.0
Therapists, All Others 160 $27,361 85.7 110 $32,500 79.5
Veterinarians 275 $62,415 100.0 245 $65,078 100.0
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practioners,
All Other 85 $12,500 66.7 25 $36,667 84.6
Clinical Lab Technologists and Technicians 535 $30,765 45.9 395 $35,293 42.5
Dental Hygienists 30 $62,083 66.7 4 $26,250 0.0
Diagnostic Related Technologists and Technicians 670 $40,427 11.7 540 $41,654 12.4
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 530 $27,765 14.1 380 $30,679 10.8
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practioners Support
Technicians 480 $20,260 18.0 330 $21,250 15.8
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 315 $26,885 10.2 235 $28,190 13.6
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 75 $9,643 27.6 25 $17,212 13.0
Opticians, Dispensing 45 $32,031 44.2 30 $40,156 22.6
Miscellaneous Health Technologists and Technicians 165 $27,411 22.4 110 $29,219 9.8
Other Healthcare Practioners and Technical
Occupations 400 $43,375 54.0 365 $44,063 54.2
HEALTHCARE SUPPORT OCCUPATIONS
Nursing, Psychiatric, and Home Health Aides 1,480 $17,633 10.1 990 $20,327 11.2
Occupational Therapist Assistants and Aides 4 $38,750 0.0 4 $38,750 0.0
Physical Therapist Assistants and Aides 135 $12,500 47.8 45 $21,528 0.0
Massage Therapists 260 $12,203 36.2 125 $14,135 35.0
Dental Assistants 10 $25,417 0.0 4 $21,250 0.0
Medical Assistants and Other Healthcare Support
Occupations 305 $20,239 17.0 140 $21,500 12.3
PROTECTIVE SERVICE OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Correctional
Officers 225 $26,535 9.8 190 $27,027 11.6
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and
Detectives 850 $40,966 11.9 750 $41,705 12.3
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Fire Fighting and
Prevention Workers 295 $50,203 25.3 245 $48,750 24.4
Supervisors, Protective Service Workers, All Other 545 $30,485 23.9 375 $38,482 29.7
Fire Fighters 2,005 $31,294 11.8 1,390 $35,528 11.3
Fire Inspectors 235 $29,453 21.5 195 $36,250 21.5
Baliffs, Correctional Officers and Jailers 2,035 $26,164 5.7 1,625 $26,456 4.3
Detectives and Criminal Investigators 710 $40,926 52.5 600 $41,478 54.5
Fish and Game Wardens 35 $30,833 61.8 20 $35,000 77.8
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.)
NEW MEXICO; 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 4,105 $33,634 17.3 3,460 $35,026 18.5
Transit and Railroad Police 45 $17,391 43.2 15 $16,442 0.0
Animal Control Workers 125 $20,393 5.5 100 $21,393 7.1
Private Detectives and Investigators 320 $24,583 58.9 195 $35,341 49.0
Security Guards and Gaming Surveillance Officers 5,180 $18,226 10.7 3,120 $22,773 10.7
Crossing Guards 240 $6,614 5.8 45 $19,500 15.9
Lifeguards and Other Protective Service Workers 210 $12,415 11.4 85 $21,518 12.6
FOOD PREPARATION AND SERVING RELATED OCCUPATIONS
Chefs and Head Cooks 855 $18,347 7.8 525 $21,716 8.8
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation
and Serving Workers 1,330 $19,087 14.0 925 $21,683 13.9
Cooks 5,825 $11,766 2.4 2,755 $15,293 1.5
Food Preparation Workers 785 $10,526 2.4 355 $12,940 1.4
Bartenders 680 $14,731 12.7 365 $18,712 14.0
Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers,
Including Fast Food 250 $12,831 3.2 75 $13,681 0.0
Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession and
Coffee Shop 115 $6,683 0.0 10 $13,571 0.0
Waiters and Waitresses 2,090 $12,087 13.1 780 $18,438 16.6
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant 195 $10,642 13.0 100 $17,143 18.0
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender
Helpers 490 $9,385 7.4 135 $14,258 0.0
Dishwashers 1,280 $8,972 4.7 355 $11,837 0.0
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee
Shop 40 $6,875 0.0 20 $8,036 0.0
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers,
All Other 4 $1,250 0.0 0 . .
BUILDING AND GROUNDS CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and
Janitorial Workers 680 $22,273 12.7 510 $21,970 9.8
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn
Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 710 $22,650 10.8 500 $25,764 10.4
Janitors and Building Cleaners 9,765 $14,761 3.0 5,455 $17,624 1.5
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 890 $13,216 5.9 425 $16,235 2.4
Pest Control Workers 345 $20,625 5.5 205 $23,228 9.3
Grounds Maintenance Workers 5,890 $12,382 3.5 2,845 $16,951 4.2
PERSONAL CARE AND SERVICE OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Gaming Workers 270 $35,114 18.4 185 $40,208 17.2
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service
Workers 265 $30,365 16.5 240 $31,563 13.4
Animal Trainers 190 $15,134 22.2 125 $17,404 26.8
Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 350 $15,417 10.5 190 $19,292 6.9
TABLE 2. EARNINGS BY DETAILED OCCUPATION: 1999
(Data for Civilian Noninstitutional Workers From the 2000 Census. Workers who worked 50 weeks
or more and 35 or more hours per week in 1999 were classified as year-round full-time workers.)
NEW MEXICO; MALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Gaming Workers 375 $26,719 6.1 195 $36,055 6.7
Motion Picture Projectionists 55 $7,135 12.7 15 $16,250 0.0
Ushers,Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers 70 $3,092 25.7 4 $8,750 0.0
Miscellaneous Entertainment Attendants and Related
Workers 345 $8,750 3.8 110 $13,000 0.0
Funeral Service Workers 90 $9,500 20.5 20 $18,864 18.2
Barbers 415 $15,182 10.1 165 $18,520 13.8
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 335 $20,101 4.2 200 $22,550 0.0
Miscellaneous Personal Appearance Workers 25 $1,806 30.8 10 $31,250 100.0
Baggage Porters, Bellhops, and Concierges 115 $17,292 7.0 75 $18,056 10.5
Tour and Travel Guides 230 $11,583 37.8 60 $22,232 35.6
Transportation Attendants 70 $9,904 13.0 25 $31,094 33.3
Child Care Workers 535 $10,893 11.4 210 $17,500 14.3
Personal and Home Care Aides 445 $12,730 16.9 180 $17,907 26.4
Recreation and Fitness Workers 615 $23,160 27.3 465 $25,625 29.3
Residential Advisors 215 $18,015 9.3 85 $25,341 23.5
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other 215 $15,608 13.0 80 $22,422 22.2
SALES AND RELATED OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales
Workers 10,935 $30,513 21.6 8,590 $31,967 21.5
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales
Workers 3,990 $33,299 26.7 3,100 $36,501 26.0
Cashiers 2,870 $12,280 9.8 1,205 $18,807 6.7
Counter and Rental Clerks 350 $11,437 16.6 195 $16,344 9.1
Parts Salespersons 820 $22,813 6.8 575 $28,323 3.7
Retail Salespersons 9,625 $20,649 17.2 5,920 $27,295 18.2
Advertising Sales Agents 385 $46,000 44.3 285 $50,221 47.9
Insurance Sales Agents 1,385 $45,789 44.9 1,020 $49,236 43.9
Securities, Commodities, and Finanancial Services
Sales Agents 820 $40,625 57.7 585 $44,605 59.2
Travel Agents 65 $14,900 34.8 55 $20,972 40.4
Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 1,525 $30,536 24.1 1,105 $36,472 26.4
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing 4,405 $35,776 26.8 3,525 $37,566 27.7
Models, Demonstrators, and Product Promoters 80 $3,702 8.9 25 $16,136 26.9
Real Estate Brokers and Sales Agents 2,135 $37,031 50.9 1,490 $44,116 46.8
Sales Engineers 115 $62,440 71.8 70 $62,857 54.2
Telemarketers 405 $17,083 8.2 165 $22,391 12.7
Door-To-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors
and Related Workers 425 $11,439 8.5 135 $21,397 10.5
Sales and Related Workers, All Other 455 $20,438 37.5 265 $35,893 41.0
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and
Administrative Support Workers 3,385 $32,301 30.0 2,755 $35,202 30.6
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 45 $28,807 8.9 40 $29,205 10.5
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.)
NEW MEXICO; MALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Telephone Operators 160 $16,935 29.7 110 $17,500 29.6
Communication Equipment Operators, All Other 80 $32,778 26.8 60 $34,167 24.2
Bill and Account Collectors 400 $22,866 13.4 235 $26,912 16.2
Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 125 $22,500 63.7 70 $33,370 67.1
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 1,005 $21,309 36.1 595 $26,391 31.8
Gaming Cage Workers 20 $26,667 45.0 15 $42,639 52.9
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 70 $32,143 11.1 65 $34,375 0.0
Procurement Clerks 125 $26,719 26.4 105 $32,614 18.3
Tellers 170 $17,558 23.5 85 $19,327 18.6
Brokerage Clerks 4 $36,250 100.0 4 $36,250 100.0
Correspondence Clerks 4 $28,750 100.0 4 $28,750 100.0
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks 120 $21,406 28.8 55 $25,625 25.5
Credit Authorizers, Checkers and Clerks 20 $19,286 35.0 0 . .
Customer Service Representatives 2,760 $21,224 16.9 1,745 $24,566 17.5
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs 75 $26,739 55.3 65 $27,337 47.7
File Clerks 465 $19,274 17.0 270 $24,688 19.9
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 320 $12,154 13.8 160 $15,566 20.4
Interviewers Except Eligibility and Loan 770 $10,967 31.8 225 $22,460 23.8
Library Assistants, Clerical 95 $14,583 49.5 45 $31,719 100.0
Loan Interviewers and Clerks 90 $28,250 49.4 70 $30,600 42.9
New Account Clerks 0 . . 0 . .
Order Clerks 310 $17,188 13.0 140 $26,136 10.1
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and
Timekeeping 60 $21,250 18.3 40 $26,964 9.8
Receptionists and Information Clerks 400 $19,575 32.1 250 $25,664 30.3
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and
Travel Clerks 390 $18,300 15.3 275 $19,107 13.9
Information and Record Clerks, All Other 155 $28,750 29.0 125 $32,950 24.8
Cargo and Freight Agents 25 $14,375 0.0 10 $26,250 0.0
Couriers and Messengers 745 $21,199 6.3 435 $33,021 3.9
Dispatchers 745 $25,906 8.3 555 $26,199 10.8
Meter Readers, Utilities 400 $25,212 3.5 325 $26,144 3.4
Postal Service Clerks 480 $38,802 18.1 395 $39,688 19.8
Postal Service Mail Carriers 1,205 $38,362 7.9 990 $40,034 9.0
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and
Processing Machine Operators 360 $36,804 15.8 290 $37,295 19.6
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 585 $35,000 29.2 350 $46,382 36.1
Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 1,360 $20,678 5.4 980 $22,234 5.6
Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 3,635 $16,223 5.4 2,065 $20,904 6.7
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers,
Recordkeeping 345 $20,795 12.8 245 $24,655 12.6
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 965 $19,176 34.7 520 $25,325 39.0
Computer Operators 535 $23,750 23.1 390 $26,886 28.9
Data Entry Keyers 515 $16,573 29.3 270 $26,703 27.9
Word Processors and Typists 60 $21,339 30.5 20 $17,500 0.0
Desktop Publishers 15 $1,250 0.0 10 $1,250 0.0
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 145 $27,434 44.8 100 $33,021 64.4
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.)
NEW MEXICO; 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 320 $20,122 8.8 240 $21,667 7.1
Office Clerks, General 1,165 $15,735 23.4 535 $21,521 24.1
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer 85 $18,804 0.0 55 $21,000 0.0
Proofreaders and Copy Markers 30 $22,279 74.2 4 $31,250 100.0
Statistical Assistants 40 $28,125 40.0 20 $35,536 36.4
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other 860 $31,339 32.2 670 $37,962 31.3
FARMING, FISHING, AND FORESTRY OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Farming, Fishing
and Forestry Workers 470 $28,047 22.2 325 $30,845 24.8
Agricultural Inspectors 130 $24,318 29.5 130 $24,545 30.5
Animal Breeders 45 $23,182 22.7 30 $24,659 0.0
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products 25 $7,212 0.0 4 $23,750 0.0
Miscellaneous Agricultural Workers 6,335 $13,072 4.2 3,180 $17,159 5.9
Fishers and Related Fishing Workers 25 $2,212 0.0 0 . .
Hunters and Trappers 35 $29,167 0.0 30 $30,375 0.0
Forest and Conservation Workers 180 $10,521 1.1 70 $23,750 2.9
Logging Workers 355 $14,427 2.0 165 $18,167 0.0
CONSTRUCTION AND EXTRACTION WORKERS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction
Trades and Extraction Workers 8,505 $32,756 9.2 6,245 $37,100 9.6
Boilermakers 160 $23,462 0.0 100 $28,438 0.0
Brickmasons, Blockmasons, and Stonemasons 1,115 $18,144 1.7 460 $22,105 0.0
Carpenters 8,825 $17,777 5.7 4,130 $22,424 4.4
Carpet, Floor and Tile Installers and Finishers 1,430 $19,476 2.3 740 $21,454 0.0
Cement Masons, Concrete Finishers, and Terrazzo
Workers 1,040 $19,071 1.5 515 $21,804 1.9
Contruction Laborers 10,610 $16,032 3.4 4,705 $21,060 4.0
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators 165 $17,730 0.0 80 $18,558 0.0
Pile-Driver Operators 0 . . 0 . .
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment
Operators 3,940 $24,697 2.6 2,755 $27,199 2.8
Drywall Installers, Ceiling Tile Installers, and
Tapers 1,170 $20,036 1.6 610 $22,361 3.1
Electricians 4,565 $28,449 5.3 3,230 $31,664 4.5
Glaziers 285 $17,885 0.0 200 $21,058 0.0
Insulation Workers 180 $21,686 0.0 125 $27,566 0.0
Painters, Construction and Maintenance 2,325 $15,790 6.9 1,040 $19,857 3.7
Paperhangers 20 $13,750 0.0 4 $21,250 0.0
Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 4,805 $24,001 2.9 3,055 $26,841 2.9
Plasterers and Stucco Masons 1,140 $15,631 1.2 460 $18,396 0.0
Reinforcing Iron Workers 50 $20,125 0.0 40 $20,250 0.0
Roofers 1,490 $16,835 1.7 795 $20,684 2.0
Sheet Metal Workers 700 $22,981 0.7 470 $25,664 1.1
Structural Iron and Steel Workers 390 $24,329 8.7 205 $27,348 0.0
Helpers, Construction Trades 495 $15,291 1.4 260 $19,031 0.0
Construction and Building Inspectors 595 $30,755 22.1 440 $31,285 19.0
Elevator Installers and Repairers 55 $50,417 0.0 40 $52,778 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.)
NEW MEXICO; MALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Fence Erectors 195 $14,674 0.0 85 $19,219 0.0
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers 145 $30,929 0.0 130 $31,393 0.0
Highway Maintenance Workers 985 $19,364 1.7 605 $21,323 2.0
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment
Operators 120 $30,865 0.0 80 $29,911 0.0
Septic Tank Services and Sewer Pipe Cleaners 75 $19,792 0.0 30 $29,583 0.0
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers 210 $19,079 5.2 130 $21,333 8.6
Derrick, Rotary Drill, and Service Unit Operators,
Oil, Gas, and Mining 615 $27,409 1.6 320 $28,974 3.1
Earth Drillers Except Oil and Gas 395 $25,107 3.8 270 $26,683 5.6
Explosives Workers, Ordnance handling Experts, and
Blasters 165 $31,920 7.2 165 $31,830 7.3
Mining Machine Operators 1,385 $37,266 5.6 985 $39,353 5.0
Roof Bolters, Mining 4 $36,250 0.0 4 $36,250 0.0
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas 120 $27,500 0.0 95 $32,644 0.0
Helpers - Extraction Workers 265 $21,688 0.0 160 $31,250 0.0
Other Extraction Workers 950 $27,411 3.6 515 $31,806 6.6
INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics,
Installers and Repairers 2,325 $36,347 9.1 1,845 $40,169 8.6
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine
Repairers 1,435 $30,643 14.6 1,020 $34,524 16.6
Radio and Telecommunications Equipment Installers
and Repairers 1,370 $42,540 9.3 1,080 $46,101 10.3
Avionics Technicians 80 $19,028 7.4 40 $31,193 0.0
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers 180 $15,000 10.1 105 $20,250 5.6
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Transportation
Equipment 30 $16,550 0.0 15 $17,000 0.0
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Industrial and
Utility 155 $45,417 12.4 120 $52,750 15.7
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor
Vehicles 105 $22,500 0.0 70 $29,306 0.0
Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers
and Repairers 250 $20,915 0.0 175 $23,229 0.0
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers 265 $26,071 3.0 160 $27,383 5.0
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 1,300 $31,543 6.9 960 $33,571 4.8
Automotive Body and Related Repairers 1,230 $21,571 0.7 845 $24,112 1.1
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers 175 $16,830 6.9 110 $21,944 11.1
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 7,445 $21,397 2.9 5,175 $25,102 2.7
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine
Specialists 2,080 $27,378 3.2 1,510 $30,439 3.2
Heavy Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Service
Technicians and Mechanics 1,870 $32,619 2.0 1,355 $36,882 1.9
Small Engine Mechanics 355 $18,427 3.4 250 $21,906 4.8
Miscellaneous Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Mechanics,
Installers, and Repairers 625 $16,004 3.7 335 $23,229 6.8
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.)
NEW MEXICO; 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 230 $27,083 2.2 190 $29,559 2.7
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration
Mechanics and Installers 1,440 $28,860 3.8 1,065 $31,565 4.4
Home Appliance Repairers 380 $15,500 10.6 225 $19,722 17.7
Industrial and Refractory Machinery Mechanics 2,345 $35,381 3.5 1,850 $38,655 4.1
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 3,340 $21,008 4.0 2,180 $25,517 4.3
Maintenance Workers, Machinery 195 $26,595 5.7 110 $25,938 6.3
Millwrights 170 $28,889 0.0 110 $31,944 0.0
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 815 $38,340 1.2 610 $40,929 0.7
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers 725 $30,833 4.4 535 $35,530 5.1
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers 445 $25,313 12.6 320 $31,484 7.8
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and
Repairers 215 $22,167 4.2 140 $25,556 6.4
Commercial Divers 15 $26,250 0.0 0 . .
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers 370 $16,250 16.4 270 $21,250 12.2
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers 390 $17,401 5.4 250 $19,063 5.6
Riggers 90 $21,806 0.0 40 $19,808 0.0
Signal and Track Switch Repairers 55 $61,023 0.0 35 $53,750 0.0
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 130 $15,972 0.0 70 $19,464 0.0
Other Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 1,260 $24,489 6.8 820 $29,262 7.1
PRODUCTION OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and
Operating Workers 3,655 $35,607 15.4 2,845 $37,494 15.4
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems
Assemblers 20 $26,875 0.0 20 $26,875 0.0
Electrical, Electronics, and Electromechanical
Assemblers 530 $25,038 7.3 430 $26,653 9.1
Engine and Other Machines Assemblers 80 $26,350 0.0 40 $26,100 0.0
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters 45 $32,083 0.0 30 $35,833 0.0
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators 1,830 $18,192 5.7 1,195 $20,980 3.9
Bakers 500 $14,799 1.4 245 $19,792 2.8
Butchers and Other Meat, Poultry, and Fish Processing
Workers 1,265 $24,123 2.1 870 $26,808 2.8
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine
Operators and Tenders 55 $21,607 36.8 15 $10,156 0.0
Food Batchmakers 275 $16,576 1.4 175 $23,508 0.0
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders 10 $11,250 0.0 10 $11,250 0.0
Computer Control Programmers and Operators 60 $31,500 5.2 15 $42,500 18.8
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators,
and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 15 $9,861 0.0 10 $26,250 0.0
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders,
Metal and Plastic 20 $11,786 0.0 4 $31,250 0.0
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders,
Metal and Plastic 0 . . 0 . .
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters,
Operators and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 150 $11,296 0.0 55 $21,875 0.0
TABLE 2. EARNINGS BY DETAILED OCCUPATION: 1999
(Data for Civilian Noninstitutional Workers From the 2000 Census. Workers who worked 50 weeks
or more and 35 or more hours per week in 1999 were classified as year-round full-time workers.)
NEW MEXICO; 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 25 $7,000 0.0 10 $46,250 0.0
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine
Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal
and Plastic 250 $19,327 2.0 135 $23,125 3.7
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators,
and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 4 $16,250 0.0 0 . .
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and
Tenders, Metal and Plastic 0 . . 0 . .
Machinists 1,805 $31,768 2.9 1,425 $32,422 3.0
Metal Furnace and Kiln Operators and Tenders 60 $14,948 0.0 20 $20,625 0.0
Model Makers and Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic 15 $32,500 50.0 10 $100,714 58.3
Molders and Molding Machine Setters, Operators, and
Tenders, Metal and Plastic 400 $18,545 0.0 290 $23,750 0.0
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders,
Metal and Plastic 10 $31,667 0.0 10 $31,667 0.0
Tool and Die Makers 75 $36,379 8.1 70 $36,121 0.0
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Workers 3,870 $23,590 2.7 2,375 $26,955 3.4
Heat Treating Equipment Equipment Setters, Operators,
and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 4 $38,750 0.0 0 . .
Lay-Out Workers, Metal and Plastic 0 . . 0 . .
Plating and Coating Machine Setters, operators, and
Tenders, Metal and Plastic 75 $21,932 8.1 55 $22,604 10.5
Tool Grinders, Filers and Sharpeners 40 $9,474 0.0 35 $9,868 0.0
Metalworkers and Plastic Workers, All Others 1,195 $27,702 1.7 815 $31,050 2.1
Bookbinders and Bindery Workers 90 $20,625 0.0 65 $23,309 0.0
Job Printers 220 $23,894 2.3 170 $25,592 0.0
Prepress Technicians and Workers 80 $21,917 22.2 60 $21,583 30.5
Printing Machine Operators 450 $25,019 0.9 330 $25,129 1.2
Laundry and Dry Cleaning Workers 360 $17,083 6.4 195 $18,086 11.7
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials 70 $13,750 0.0 40 $20,938 0.0
Sewing Machine Operators 135 $10,313 8.1 30 $20,625 35.5
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers 135 $11,406 1.5 90 $11,319 2.2
Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders 15 $15,568 0.0 4 $11,250 0.0
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Sewers 35 $23,472 0.0 35 $23,889 0.0
Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and
Tenders 0 . . 0 . .
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and
Tenders 0 . . 0 . .
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters,
Operators, and Tenders 20 $20,417 20.0 10 $21,250 0.0
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine
Setters, Operators, and Tenders 4 $46,250 0.0 4 $46,250 0.0
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and
Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers 0 . . 0 . .
Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers 0 . . 0 . .
Upholsterers 200 $12,067 2.5 135 $19,688 0.0
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other 55 $13,355 0.0 15 $21,250 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.)
NEW MEXICO; MALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 595 $17,236 13.4 375 $25,194 9.1
Furniture Finishers 70 $37,188 0.0 40 $45,595 0.0
Model Makers and Patternmakers, Wood 0 . . 0 . .
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood 180 $20,611 1.1 110 $22,094 1.8
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders,
Except Sawing 110 $15,982 0.0 55 $16,728 0.0
Woodworkers, All Other 445 $16,058 16.6 255 $21,324 25.0
Power Plant Operators, Distributors, and Dispatchers 435 $54,779 7.3 400 $56,776 8.0
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators 440 $35,769 11.9 350 $36,042 13.2
Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System
Workers 675 $26,250 10.9 555 $27,287 11.7
Miscellaneous Plant and System Operators 360 $40,766 3.0 285 $47,500 3.9
Chemical Processing Machine Setters, Operators,
and Tenders 80 $27,344 8.9 55 $31,563 12.7
Crushing, Grinding, Polishing, Mixing, and Blending
Workers 375 $21,133 4.3 250 $23,162 2.4
Cutting Workers 270 $13,508 2.6 170 $17,000 0.0
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine
Setters, Operators, and Tenders 45 $33,625 0.0 35 $34,750 0.0
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and
Tenders 40 $28,750 19.0 30 $40,625 25.8
Inspectors, Testers, Sorter, Samplers, and Weighers 2,475 $30,875 15.6 1,820 $33,674 15.4
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers 1,340 $12,249 4.9 665 $20,197 5.0
Medical, Dental and Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians 315 $23,438 17.7 195 $27,386 12.4
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 250 $16,296 3.2 130 $21,458 0.0
Painting Workers 705 $21,691 2.3 510 $24,441 2.7
Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine
Workers 165 $14,167 1.2 60 $24,444 0.0
Semiconductor Processors 155 $29,563 25.5 120 $29,250 24.6
Cementing and Gluing Machine Operators and Tenders 30 $19,000 0.0 20 $90,250 0.0
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment
Operators and Tenders 25 $20,000 0.0 20 $31,250 0.0
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders 25 $30,735 0.0 15 $31,250 0.0
Etchers and Engravers 20 $4,083 0.0 20 $4,083 0.0
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, except Metal and
Plastic 275 $14,353 19.9 140 $22,396 22.7
Paper Goods Machines Setters, Operators, and Tenders 55 $25,125 0.0 35 $26,313 0.0
Tire Builders 20 $1,786 0.0 4 $15,000 0.0
Helpers-Production Workers 235 $14,013 0.0 85 $19,531 0.0
Production Workers, All Other 2,805 $20,396 6.4 1,665 $25,595 7.7
TRANSPORTATION AND MATERIAL MOVING OCCUPATIONS
Supervisors, Transportation and Material Moving
Workers 1,130 $31,915 9.0 855 $33,510 8.3
Aircraft Pilots and Flight Engineers 570 $38,482 56.7 390 $39,375 55.1
Air Traffic Controllers and Airfield Operations
Specialists 475 $64,545 15.6 425 $71,250 12.9
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.)
NEW MEXICO; 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 60 $28,077 43.5 35 $21,731 38.2
Bus Drivers 1,630 $16,219 7.4 665 $22,908 6.0
Driver/Sales Workers and Truck Drivers 19,160 $25,107 4.1 12,320 $28,535 4.1
Taxi Drivers and Chauffers 750 $15,338 12.4 340 $21,588 12.1
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other 75 $24,306 21.9 55 $25,313 18.5
Locomotive Engineers and Operators 450 $61,845 13.1 350 $69,554 14.8
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators 115 $42,212 0.0 85 $41,000 0.0
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters 370 $51,071 10.9 235 $51,307 9.4
Subway, Streetcar, and Other Rail Transportation
Workers 100 $31,417 0.0 70 $40,329 0.0
Sailors and Marine Oilers 15 $23,977 15.4 4 $41,250 100.0
Ship and Boat Captains and Operators 20 $42,188 0.0 15 $136,111 0.0
Ship Engineers 0 . . 0 . .
Bridge and Lock Tenders 20 $28,750 38.1 4 $28,250 0.0
Parking Lot Attendants 135 $10,607 0.0 45 $12,344 0.0
Service Station Attendants 765 $13,781 2.6 430 $18,851 4.7
Transportation Inspectors 160 $30,833 13.3 115 $33,942 8.7
Other Transportation Workers 80 $23,125 0.0 65 $25,391 0.0
Conveyor Operators and Tenders 10 $14,063 0.0 10 $14,219 0.0
Crane and Tower Operators 315 $32,436 5.1 235 $36,129 6.8
Dredge, Excavating, and Loading Machine Operators 560 $26,044 2.2 335 $29,435 2.7
Hoist and Winch Operators 125 $37,344 2.4 95 $40,281 3.1
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 1,315 $17,565 0.0 915 $19,640 0.0
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 1,245 $13,045 3.0 565 $17,101 3.5
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Materials Movers,
Hand 6,380 $16,007 3.9 3,300 $22,186 4.2
Machine Feeders and Offbearers 80 $20,781 6.3 45 $22,188 6.8
Packers and Packagers, Hand 380 $11,029 5.3 155 $18,029 3.8
Pumping Station Operators 745 $30,444 2.4 535 $35,489 3.0
Refuse and Recyclable Materials Collectors 405 $13,162 4.4 245 $16,217 3.3
Shuttle Car Operators 4 $16,250 0.0 4 $16,250 0.0
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders 40 $26,618 0.0 20 $35,673 0.0
Material Moving Workers, All Other 245 $29,485 0.0 145 $30,727 0.0
