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.)
NEVADA; BOTH SEXES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
21 to 74 years 1,005,335 $26,163 19.3 635,330 $31,857 21.4
MANAGEMENT OCCUPATIONS
Chief executives 6,895 $82,058 49.3 5,585 $87,887 50.1
General and Operations Managers 8,030 $51,722 32.9 6,945 $53,282 33.0
Legislators 90 $21,071 38.0 60 $29,500 36.2
Advertising and Promotions Managers 560 $45,924 64.6 450 $46,875 59.3
Marketing and Sales Managers 6,805 $41,268 41.4 5,240 $46,348 42.8
Public Relations Managers 255 $42,165 55.3 220 $42,857 55.0
Administrative Services Managers 455 $44,188 23.1 380 $47,593 24.9
Computer and Information Systems Managers 1,125 $55,272 45.3 965 $56,467 41.9
Financial Managers 6,305 $41,145 39.0 5,115 $44,004 39.2
Human Resources Managers 2,945 $39,750 34.4 2,205 $42,677 35.5
Industrial Production Managers 1,325 $48,086 15.0 1,090 $48,652 16.5
Purchasing Managers 955 $42,184 30.1 810 $42,825 28.1
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 1,910 $32,045 13.8 1,545 $36,070 14.0
Farm, Ranch, and Other Agricultural Managers 535 $35,954 19.4 405 $37,431 21.2
Farmers and Ranchers 1,000 $15,703 26.7 580 $17,986 29.9
Construction Managers 6,315 $50,656 24.7 5,190 $52,929 26.2
Education Administrators 3,505 $46,182 67.8 2,460 $51,870 71.5
Engineering Managers 705 $64,728 57.0 620 $67,500 60.3
Food Service Managers 6,040 $30,101 19.0 4,415 $31,674 20.8
Funeral Directors 245 $34,167 21.5 170 $42,656 27.4
Gaming Managers 2,720 $42,163 21.5 2,215 $45,234 21.9
Lodging Managers 2,730 $30,525 23.9 1,930 $31,838 26.4
Medical and Health Services Managers 2,465 $45,307 50.0 1,970 $50,446 50.4
Natural Sciences Managers 55 $34,563 80.0 55 $34,563 80.0
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents 245 $47,917 18.9 170 $51,442 17.8
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association
Managers 4,245 $29,756 22.3 2,960 $34,462 21.4
Social and Community Service Managers 1,185 $31,406 56.5 790 $40,425 56.3
Managers, All Other 11,515 $45,970 35.9 9,135 $49,412 36.7
BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL OPERATIONS OCCUPATIONS
Agents and Business Managers of Artists,Performers,
and Athletes 520 $20,500 15.6 290 $25,427 20.9
Purchasing Agents and Buyers, Farm Products 80 $12,361 7.6 35 $1,800 0.0
Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 1,455 $22,855 12.2 810 $29,607 14.2
Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and
Farm Products 1,625 $35,548 16.0 1,305 $36,721 15.3
Claims Adusters, Appraisers, Examiners, and
Investigators 1,715 $33,988 36.2 1,390 $36,432 38.0
Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction,
Health and Safety, and Transportation 750 $41,341 20.4 585 $41,730 21.8
Cost Estimators 1,095 $41,081 23.8 820 $43,555 19.0
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.)
NEVADA; 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 5,620 $31,963 34.9 4,040 $36,192 32.1
Logisticians 165 $38,500 22.9 130 $41,111 25.0
Management Analysts 2,875 $38,690 54.6 1,740 $50,000 54.9
Meeting and Convention Planners 555 $29,528 20.7 355 $34,792 18.5
Other Business Operations Specialists 1,075 $27,782 26.5 790 $32,267 24.4
Accountants and Auditors 10,590 $35,189 59.9 7,815 $38,522 59.8
Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate 790 $43,514 43.5 645 $44,493 44.0
Budget Analysts 200 $34,167 49.0 170 $36,985 39.6
Credit Analysts 180 $30,587 42.5 120 $31,429 37.3
Financial Analysts 310 $33,250 49.0 190 $50,096 57.9
Personal Financial Advisors 1,170 $48,011 55.8 730 $55,117 55.7
Insurance Underwriters 345 $34,196 30.6 250 $38,125 39.0
Financial Examiners 20 $21,964 36.4 20 $21,964 36.4
Loan Counselors and Officers 2,820 $32,754 26.5 2,100 $37,430 27.8
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 300 $40,817 33.8 250 $41,410 31.5
Tax Preparers 985 $11,766 35.6 265 $44,231 41.3
Financial Specialists, All Other 230 $27,813 31.2 175 $31,607 41.6
COMPUTER AND MATHEMATICAL OCCUPATIONS
Computer Scientists and System Analyts 2,595 $39,888 47.8 1,780 $46,660 50.3
Computer Programmers 2,520 $45,643 51.7 1,845 $50,352 53.1
Computer Software Engineers 1,405 $52,527 58.5 1,190 $55,643 54.8
Computer Support Specialists 1,850 $30,605 21.6 1,255 $35,534 23.6
Database Administrators 380 $47,083 32.5 305 $51,193 26.9
Network and Computer Systems Administrators 815 $45,854 35.6 665 $47,475 35.3
Network Systems and Data Communication Analysts 1,445 $33,125 34.6 995 $40,787 36.8
Actuaries 4 $41,250 100.0 4 $41,250 100.0
Mathematicians 0 . . 0 . .
Operations Research Analysts 475 $47,434 51.5 375 $49,375 52.7
Statisticians 25 $35,192 54.2 15 $36,154 92.9
Miscellaneous Mathematical Science Occupations 0 . . 0 . .
ARCHITECTURE, ENGINEERING OCCUPATIONS
Architects, Except Naval 1,125 $50,089 68.4 865 $55,136 71.2
Surveyors, Cartographers, and Photogrammetrists 345 $37,100 72.7 240 $45,909 64.9
Aerospace Engineers 170 $50,625 54.2 110 $53,750 43.6
Agricultural Engineers 0 . . 0 . .
Biomedical Engineers 10 $23,750 0.0 10 $23,750 0.0
Chemical Engineers 70 $60,139 100.0 70 $60,139 100.0
Civil Engineers 2,735 $47,248 77.4 2,260 $50,952 79.8
Computer Hardware Engineers 270 $40,592 43.1 180 $49,028 44.4
Electrical and Electronic Engineers 1,225 $51,705 58.2 1,015 $54,107 61.1
Environmental Engineers 215 $43,375 68.4 190 $45,208 71.2
Industrial Engineers, Including Health and Safety 410 $45,804 54.8 345 $53,357 54.9
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects 45 $60,972 100.0 35 $62,083 100.0
TABLE 2. EARNINGS BY DETAILED OCCUPATION: 1999
(Data for Civilian Noninstitutional Workers From the 2000 Census. Workers who worked 50 weeks
or more and 35 or more hours per week in 1999 were classified as year-round full-time workers.)
NEVADA; BOTH SEXES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Materials Engineers 190 $46,914 59.3 190 $46,914 59.3
Mechanical Engineers 770 $45,163 46.2 620 $46,951 49.8
Mining and Geological Engineers,Including Mining
Safety Engineers 330 $56,800 73.3 265 $58,894 71.5
Nuclear Engineers 90 $66,719 100.0 90 $66,719 100.0
Petroleum Engineers 70 $51,324 92.9 45 $66,389 100.0
Engineers, All Others 1,220 $53,071 67.6 1,025 $56,466 68.8
Drafters 1,395 $34,265 19.3 1,010 $36,905 17.8
Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters 2,705 $37,180 13.7 2,000 $40,498 11.3
Surveying and Mapping Technicians 840 $42,266 5.7 660 $45,946 3.6
LIFE, PHYSICAL, AND SOCIAL SCIENCE OCCUPATIONS
Agricultural and Food Scientists 120 $43,558 58.8 85 $46,471 54.8
Biological Scientists 425 $40,287 97.7 310 $41,503 96.8
Conservation Scientists and Foresters 85 $40,708 67.1 65 $41,583 89.1
Medical Scientists 90 $35,313 100.0 50 $31,923 100.0
Astronomers and Physicists 75 $50,179 80.5 50 $62,222 100.0
Atmospheric and Space Scientists 135 $60,481 73.7 135 $60,481 73.7
Chemists and Materials Scientists 390 $43,438 86.9 250 $48,250 84.4
Environmental Scientists and Geoscientists 1,455 $48,539 93.0 1,040 $51,918 93.0
Physical Scientists, All Other 385 $35,972 91.9 265 $46,442 100.0
Economists 50 $61,563 100.0 50 $61,563 100.0
Market/Survey Researchers 415 $32,188 69.8 235 $53,409 67.8
Psychologists 670 $50,588 97.2 370 $56,146 98.4
Sociologists 30 $47,083 100.0 25 $73,750 100.0
Urban and Regional Planners 165 $51,149 95.2 155 $51,486 94.9
Miscellaneous Social Scientists and Related Workers 260 $31,591 77.9 195 $41,724 73.0
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians 80 $20,375 12.3 55 $26,429 17.9
Biological Technicians 70 $30,577 14.7 55 $30,577 18.5
Chemical Technicians 245 $30,458 21.9 140 $42,736 27.3
Geological and Petroleum Technicians 260 $40,164 5.4 165 $42,098 4.3
Nuclear Technicians 25 $47,031 78.3 15 $45,469 61.5
Other Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians 675 $21,029 21.4 315 $30,550 20.5
COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL SERVICES OCCUPATIONS
Counselors 2,445 $33,463 72.1 1,505 $37,403 70.6
Social Workers 2,565 $33,690 63.5 1,960 $36,454 63.5
Misc. Community and Social Service Specialists 1,475 $32,326 49.6 1,080 $38,504 55.0
Clergy 1,235 $31,786 68.0 965 $36,955 68.9
Directors, Religious Activities and Education 185 $12,013 39.3 100 $21,250 42.2
Religious Workers, All Other 315 $11,932 37.7 135 $29,231 36.6
LEGAL OCCUPATIONS
Lawyers 4,745 $75,452 99.0 4,025 $80,811 99.5
Judges, Magistrates, and Other Judicial Workers 485 $59,792 71.0 405 $60,694 73.2
Paralegals and Legal Assistants 2,105 $34,542 26.8 1,535 $36,254 26.1
Miscellaneous Legal Support Workers 2,065 $30,783 17.7 1,415 $32,003 14.1
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.)
NEVADA; 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 5,270 $37,221 83.1 3,375 $47,745 86.7
Preschool and Kindergarten Teachers 1,995 $12,489 22.5 1,110 $16,551 18.1
Elementary and Middle School Teachers 19,965 $33,953 92.0 14,810 $37,078 95.0
Secondary School Teachers 3,800 $34,821 91.4 2,970 $37,205 94.7
Special Education Teachers 815 $35,009 83.1 585 $36,651 93.8
Other Teachers and Instructors 2,475 $14,900 36.1 940 $31,310 30.1
Archivists, Curators, and Museum Technicians 155 $26,917 72.6 150 $27,083 71.5
Librarians 1,005 $33,566 77.2 550 $40,383 86.0
Library Technicians 210 $8,269 16.8 60 $29,565 28.3
Teacher Assistants 3,190 $12,713 8.7 700 $19,730 2.7
Other Education, Training, and Library Workers 155 $26,071 55.8 75 $44,306 62.2
ARTS, DESIGN, ENTERTAINMENT, SPORTS, AND MEDIA
OCCUPATIONS
Artists and Related Workers 1,365 $27,192 35.2 720 $38,188 37.8
Designers 5,175 $29,922 25.6 3,155 $35,641 30.2
Actors 320 $6,645 28.3 35 $38,125 52.9
Producers and Directors 775 $34,583 39.3 575 $35,884 36.7
Athletes, Coaches, Umpires and Related Workers 1,290 $18,133 35.1 460 $30,017 41.0
Dancers and Choreographers 1,215 $28,609 14.2 390 $31,333 4.6
Musicians, Singers and Related Workers 1,860 $22,216 27.6 620 $40,570 28.4
Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related
Workers, All Other 1,670 $29,772 12.8 570 $41,714 19.5
Announcers 390 $22,475 24.2 235 $32,880 23.6
News Analysts, Reporters, and Correspondents 435 $30,703 82.4 310 $36,346 90.9
Public Relations Specialists 1,120 $25,433 40.8 570 $33,466 42.6
Editors 615 $31,298 53.7 450 $32,167 52.0
Technical Writers 230 $45,030 61.0 175 $46,220 56.8
Writers and Authors 990 $17,955 56.3 500 $30,291 50.2
Miscellaneous Media and Communication Workers 670 $25,583 14.5 320 $36,897 10.7
Broadcast and Sound Engineering Technicians and
Radio Operators 875 $35,179 30.5 660 $39,100 29.3
Photographers 860 $22,500 25.6 530 $25,625 23.3
Television, Video and Motion Picture Camera
Operators and Editors 240 $31,776 12.4 110 $31,776 4.5
Media and Communication Equipment Workers,
All Other 0 . . 0 . .
HEALTHCARE PRACTIONERS AND TECHNICAL OCCUPATIONS
Chiropractors 350 $66,181 95.7 255 $75,074 100.0
Dentists 675 $104,808 100.0 365 $110,357 100.0
Dieticians and Nutritionists 350 $28,558 77.9 155 $37,917 75.0
Optometrists 185 $70,701 89.7 110 $70,893 98.2
Pharmacists 1,545 $72,483 96.2 1,200 $76,590 97.7
Physicians and Surgeons 3,645 $129,700 99.4 2,485 $146,824 99.7
Physician Assistants 455 $39,375 51.6 335 $44,063 52.3
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.)
NEVADA; BOTH SEXES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Podiatrists 55 $124,000 100.0 40 $125,000 100.0
Registered Nurses 12,375 $43,120 55.1 8,460 $47,153 54.2
Audiologists 60 $51,250 86.7 35 $61,583 100.0
Occupational Therapists 250 $43,578 95.2 115 $51,667 100.0
Physical Therapists 815 $47,634 80.4 590 $51,798 76.6
Radiation Therapists 80 $37,115 32.5 70 $42,000 20.6
Recreational Therapists 35 $41,196 36.1 30 $41,576 20.7
Respiratory Therapists 530 $37,095 13.6 410 $37,420 4.9
Speech-Language Pathologists 515 $45,662 97.5 320 $47,984 100.0
Therapists, All Others 235 $24,861 85.0 105 $36,477 85.0
Veterinarians 290 $60,610 100.0 190 $70,500 100.0
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practioners,
All Other 4 $51,250 100.0 4 $51,250 100.0
Clinical Lab Technologists and Technicians 1,740 $33,051 44.8 1,265 $36,970 47.6
Dental Hygienists 725 $41,103 40.1 145 $60,234 51.7
Diagnostic Related Technologists and Technicians 1,445 $36,485 24.0 1,045 $38,941 20.5
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 760 $33,750 12.4 540 $35,764 11.0
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practioners Support
Technicians 2,075 $21,930 15.3 1,300 $26,824 13.2
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 2,300 $28,905 4.8 1,525 $32,455 4.4
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 700 $17,604 22.6 385 $21,997 26.9
Opticians, Dispensing 285 $24,241 9.9 200 $26,016 5.1
Miscellaneous Health Technologists and Technicians 675 $26,974 28.7 445 $37,596 20.8
Other Healthcare Practioners and Technical
Occupations 430 $39,476 58.2 340 $39,677 60.1
HEALTHCARE SUPPORT OCCUPATIONS
Nursing, Psychiatric, and Home Health Aides 5,170 $17,530 8.7 2,620 $21,511 10.5
Occupational Therapist Assistants and Aides 45 $29,500 15.9 35 $32,885 19.4
Physical Therapist Assistants and Aides 300 $23,147 21.9 175 $26,776 19.2
Massage Therapists 955 $20,404 21.2 360 $24,974 19.1
Dental Assistants 1,400 $21,500 5.3 645 $25,598 6.5
Medical Assistants and Other Healthcare Support
Occupations 4,010 $21,325 9.5 2,285 $24,163 7.1
PROTECTIVE SERVICE OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Correctional
Officers 330 $41,386 1.2 295 $41,549 1.3
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and
Detectives 565 $63,750 34.4 495 $65,184 34.9
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Fire Fighting and
Prevention Workers 455 $75,817 26.8 390 $76,779 26.3
Supervisors, Protective Service Workers, All Other 1,405 $33,797 14.7 1,180 $36,107 12.4
Fire Fighters 1,880 $57,333 16.1 1,505 $60,512 15.6
Fire Inspectors 215 $45,000 15.3 150 $46,806 16.8
Baliffs, Correctional Officers and Jailers 2,390 $36,981 13.7 2,040 $37,398 11.8
Detectives and Criminal Investigators 1,135 $53,714 47.5 1,000 $55,284 45.7
Fish and Game Wardens 35 $42,083 78.4 35 $42,361 82.9
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.)
NEVADA; BOTH SEXES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Parking Enforcement Workers 55 $28,500 25.0 35 $30,625 0.0
Police and Sheriff Patrol Officers 4,310 $45,933 24.5 3,705 $46,844 25.5
Transit and Railroad Police 15 $2,222 0.0 0 . .
Animal Control Workers 125 $36,250 0.0 115 $34,965 0.0
Private Detectives and Investigators 485 $31,829 43.6 325 $38,295 38.5
Security Guards and Gaming Surveillance Officers 13,920 $20,777 10.7 8,640 $25,000 11.3
Crossing Guards 670 $4,164 7.8 80 $19,688 9.9
Lifeguards and Other Protective Service Workers 295 $18,750 17.4 115 $32,120 13.3
FOOD PREPARATION AND SERVING RELATED OCCUPATIONS
Chefs and Head Cooks 3,670 $30,474 12.0 2,780 $31,567 13.6
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation
and Serving Workers 5,175 $22,212 7.0 3,215 $26,412 7.6
Cooks 17,225 $18,509 4.4 9,625 $21,780 4.5
Food Preparation Workers 7,870 $18,108 3.0 3,985 $20,699 3.1
Bartenders 10,180 $21,310 9.2 5,365 $27,257 9.5
Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers,
Including Fast Food 1,505 $10,813 4.7 530 $14,710 4.1
Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession and
Coffee Shop 905 $13,636 1.8 405 $18,970 2.7
Waiters and Waitresses 22,520 $20,118 6.9 10,160 $24,327 7.4
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant 4,060 $21,996 7.9 2,245 $24,059 7.9
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender
Helpers 6,170 $16,432 5.1 2,890 $19,413 3.4
Dishwashers 3,820 $15,411 0.9 1,850 $17,474 0.9
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee
Shop 2,585 $18,271 7.7 1,170 $24,174 12.6
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers,
All Other 90 $20,833 0.0 55 $31,641 0.0
BUILDING AND GROUNDS CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and
Janitorial Workers 3,020 $24,590 9.6 2,085 $26,590 7.7
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn
Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 1,420 $30,438 13.8 945 $33,026 16.2
Janitors and Building Cleaners 18,290 $18,661 4.4 10,130 $21,988 4.1
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 22,895 $17,111 3.2 12,010 $20,070 3.5
Pest Control Workers 570 $24,598 9.8 380 $34,120 7.1
Grounds Maintenance Workers 7,795 $17,024 4.1 4,155 $21,250 4.0
PERSONAL CARE AND SERVICE OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Gaming Workers 10,925 $32,204 13.9 8,530 $35,631 14.8
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service
Workers 1,165 $29,984 18.2 905 $32,156 16.2
Animal Trainers 220 $18,542 33.8 120 $20,987 34.7
Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 960 $16,362 9.2 540 $21,649 10.6
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.)
NEVADA; BOTH SEXES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Gaming Workers 26,320 $30,201 11.9 18,430 $32,394 12.2
Motion Picture Projectionists 60 $16,875 0.0 40 $28,542 0.0
Ushers,Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers 535 $15,227 8.2 145 $18,750 11.1
Miscellaneous Entertainment Attendants and Related
Workers 2,765 $19,500 9.3 1,345 $23,078 9.3
Funeral Service Workers 45 $23,036 17.8 30 $23,274 27.6
Barbers 410 $21,818 0.7 195 $27,366 1.6
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 4,105 $16,216 3.6 1,650 $22,689 3.5
Miscellaneous Personal Appearance Workers 1,800 $15,670 4.9 910 $21,023 6.2
Baggage Porters, Bellhops, and Concierges 4,380 $21,929 8.0 2,730 $25,190 9.3
Tour and Travel Guides 490 $16,424 33.1 165 $24,306 42.5
Transportation Attendants 1,590 $25,816 20.8 630 $28,050 15.7
Child Care Workers 5,870 $8,950 8.3 2,270 $14,691 9.2
Personal and Home Care Aides 1,030 $11,539 8.8 410 $17,171 14.1
Recreation and Fitness Workers 2,790 $25,157 22.5 1,700 $31,739 21.2
Residential Advisors 130 $17,000 14.6 85 $19,519 12.0
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other 1,100 $20,515 10.7 605 $25,431 14.7
SALES AND RELATED OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales
Workers 21,630 $30,745 16.2 16,860 $32,394 16.7
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales
Workers 7,220 $35,770 21.3 5,645 $38,987 21.6
Cashiers 31,335 $15,819 6.2 15,905 $20,555 7.1
Counter and Rental Clerks 1,310 $16,055 9.5 635 $21,690 1.4
Parts Salespersons 1,005 $30,619 0.8 815 $32,266 1.0
Retail Salespersons 23,675 $19,586 13.6 12,285 $27,525 14.8
Advertising Sales Agents 1,470 $35,344 29.3 945 $45,950 33.3
Insurance Sales Agents 2,960 $33,794 29.9 2,125 $38,723 28.0
Securities, Commodities, and Finanancial Services
Sales Agents 1,815 $32,152 40.7 1,265 $35,450 44.3
Travel Agents 1,175 $22,206 21.5 625 $25,976 19.3
Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 4,465 $31,216 25.3 2,945 $40,682 28.1
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing 7,270 $37,941 25.9 5,490 $41,909 26.5
Models, Demonstrators, and Product Promoters 700 $9,872 7.6 155 $27,454 9.7
Real Estate Brokers and Sales Agents 8,150 $35,147 27.4 4,785 $41,161 28.7
Sales Engineers 100 $80,875 42.6 100 $80,875 42.6
Telemarketers 1,990 $15,086 6.6 835 $24,473 5.6
Door-To-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors
and Related Workers 1,240 $10,373 17.0 440 $26,515 17.5
Sales and Related Workers, All Other 1,995 $22,898 22.9 1,095 $31,061 25.4
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and
Administrative Support Workers 14,435 $30,431 19.0 11,050 $32,230 19.6
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 1,665 $22,382 3.9 1,040 $25,361 4.3
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.)
NEVADA; BOTH SEXES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Telephone Operators 810 $26,655 1.4 575 $31,451 1.9
Communication Equipment Operators, All Other 85 $26,875 45.8 75 $37,841 39.2
Bill and Account Collectors 2,030 $24,644 10.6 1,305 $27,050 11.4
Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 2,645 $22,545 8.3 1,675 $25,412 7.9
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 12,885 $22,102 10.1 7,705 $26,248 8.4
Gaming Cage Workers 2,255 $22,350 8.4 1,740 $24,268 8.7
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 1,635 $25,352 8.0 1,010 $29,211 10.2
Procurement Clerks 230 $24,375 9.9 170 $25,227 8.8
Tellers 1,825 $15,141 7.3 590 $22,698 2.2
Brokerage Clerks 85 $20,069 20.7 50 $22,500 34.6
Correspondence Clerks 85 $24,605 40.7 45 $26,328 0.0
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks 810 $30,998 11.8 665 $32,276 13.3
Credit Authorizers, Checkers and Clerks 580 $22,031 23.1 455 $23,779 27.9
Customer Service Representatives 17,320 $22,133 11.5 10,930 $25,952 11.3
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs 675 $32,261 27.2 610 $32,614 25.0
File Clerks 1,845 $17,181 13.9 965 $25,270 16.3
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 3,980 $21,068 11.5 2,275 $24,519 12.5
Interviewers Except Eligibility and Loan 2,105 $15,770 18.0 805 $25,986 17.1
Library Assistants, Clerical 635 $20,988 21.2 345 $27,917 22.0
Loan Interviewers and Clerks 950 $29,522 10.8 675 $32,348 12.9
New Account Clerks 125 $24,500 5.6 90 $26,786 7.8
Order Clerks 1,130 $17,805 12.7 565 $23,360 5.5
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and
Timekeeping 330 $20,517 16.0 180 $27,454 18.3
Receptionists and Information Clerks 8,185 $16,210 6.0 3,450 $21,851 4.5
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and
Travel Clerks 4,575 $21,697 12.2 2,805 $25,412 13.9
Information and Record Clerks, All Other 655 $21,417 11.2 370 $25,921 6.5
Cargo and Freight Agents 120 $27,829 0.0 85 $29,934 0.0
Couriers and Messengers 1,405 $19,210 8.0 815 $25,445 8.2
Dispatchers 2,420 $25,956 6.2 1,735 $29,120 7.3
Meter Readers, Utilities 255 $32,868 2.7 210 $35,313 3.3
Postal Service Clerks 1,060 $38,357 18.9 800 $40,366 18.5
Postal Service Mail Carriers 2,545 $38,227 11.2 2,010 $39,429 11.0
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and
Processing Machine Operators 800 $39,487 25.1 655 $41,095 25.1
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 2,325 $29,502 18.9 1,605 $32,300 17.5
Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 4,385 $20,870 5.1 2,910 $24,905 4.5
Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 8,420 $18,405 4.4 4,670 $23,443 4.8
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers,
Recordkeeping 410 $23,350 6.6 225 $25,625 3.5
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 21,545 $24,671 11.2 14,060 $28,081 10.4
Computer Operators 1,375 $24,956 15.8 930 $27,639 15.9
Data Entry Keyers 3,445 $19,341 10.5 1,880 $23,184 8.4
Word Processors and Typists 1,000 $21,462 9.4 560 $26,619 10.1
Desktop Publishers 35 $4,500 44.1 25 $3,125 17.4
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 1,175 $22,277 5.9 730 $25,715 6.3
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.)
NEVADA; 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 925 $17,325 8.5 450 $21,833 7.6
Office Clerks, General 8,840 $21,107 11.7 4,755 $26,434 11.2
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer 590 $16,895 5.2 255 $23,398 3.1
Proofreaders and Copy Markers 45 $15,714 28.3 15 $17,321 100.0
Statistical Assistants 160 $30,882 9.5 125 $32,096 12.0
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other 3,430 $25,896 20.8 2,190 $30,056 19.2
FARMING, FISHING, AND FORESTRY OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Farming, Fishing
and Forestry Workers 215 $24,917 17.4 140 $30,365 24.1
Agricultural Inspectors 15 $16,375 58.8 15 $16,375 58.8
Animal Breeders 0 . . 0 . .
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products 35 $11,912 19.4 25 $35,536 28.0
Miscellaneous Agricultural Workers 2,175 $14,768 4.6 1,120 $18,250 4.8
Fishers and Related Fishing Workers 20 $99,375 0.0 0 . .
Hunters and Trappers 4 $1,250 0.0 0 . .
Forest and Conservation Workers 40 $18,047 34.1 15 $18,750 87.5
Logging Workers 50 $15,417 32.0 30 $16,944 0.0
CONSTRUCTION AND EXTRACTION WORKERS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction
Trades and Extraction Workers 10,155 $46,039 7.2 7,785 $48,898 6.6
Boilermakers 0 . . 0 . .
Brickmasons, Blockmasons, and Stonemasons 1,515 $27,610 1.2 835 $31,025 0.0
Carpenters 13,425 $29,074 5.1 6,650 $33,347 5.6
Carpet, Floor and Tile Installers and Finishers 3,025 $30,119 3.5 1,605 $36,083 3.4
Cement Masons, Concrete Finishers, and Terrazzo
Workers 1,445 $25,150 0.8 785 $33,991 1.5
Contruction Laborers 14,195 $21,518 2.6 6,575 $27,523 3.2
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators 70 $40,938 0.0 30 $61,042 0.0
Pile-Driver Operators 0 . . 0 . .
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment
Operators 4,495 $41,592 2.9 3,030 $44,805 2.6
Drywall Installers, Ceiling Tile Installers, and
Tapers 2,805 $26,337 1.9 1,210 $30,353 1.7
Electricians 6,995 $40,181 5.1 4,725 $42,997 4.8
Glaziers 645 $31,338 2.8 445 $35,179 4.1
Insulation Workers 380 $26,818 1.6 250 $35,369 2.4
Painters, Construction and Maintenance 4,935 $25,842 3.3 2,565 $28,084 3.9
Paperhangers 235 $23,466 0.0 65 $26,000 0.0
Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 4,995 $31,648 3.6 2,925 $37,446 5.9
Plasterers and Stucco Masons 1,345 $27,792 0.6 565 $30,108 0.0
Reinforcing Iron Workers 140 $46,576 5.8 100 $50,625 8.0
Roofers 1,570 $21,888 4.0 725 $24,201 4.8
Sheet Metal Workers 1,170 $35,859 4.3 700 $39,342 2.1
Structural Iron and Steel Workers 1,155 $41,343 1.5 680 $44,250 2.5
Helpers, Construction Trades 580 $22,140 6.2 285 $27,596 7.0
Construction and Building Inspectors 915 $40,958 13.2 605 $41,602 17.0
Elevator Installers and Repairers 195 $73,478 0.0 155 $75,357 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.)
NEVADA; BOTH SEXES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Fence Erectors 310 $25,781 1.9 215 $29,464 2.8
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers 135 $31,667 26.1 65 $49,875 40.9
Highway Maintenance Workers 645 $32,261 2.3 540 $32,778 1.8
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment
Operators 10 $62,917 0.0 10 $62,917 0.0
Septic Tank Services and Sewer Pipe Cleaners 35 $26,875 26.5 25 $40,278 34.6
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers 290 $26,300 0.0 155 $32,632 0.0
Derrick, Rotary Drill, and Service Unit Operators,
Oil, Gas, and Mining 65 $45,625 11.9 55 $46,875 0.0
Earth Drillers Except Oil and Gas 650 $40,698 6.6 430 $41,622 7.6
Explosives Workers, Ordnance handling Experts, and
Blasters 175 $43,807 4.0 140 $44,659 5.1
Mining Machine Operators 1,890 $47,325 1.5 1,440 $48,491 1.9
Roof Bolters, Mining 4 $76,250 0.0 4 $76,250 0.0
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas 0 . . 0 . .
Helpers - Extraction Workers 10 $48,000 0.0 4 $26,250 0.0
Other Extraction Workers 230 $41,211 0.0 165 $49,688 0.0
INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics,
Installers and Repairers 2,850 $42,784 10.7 2,365 $44,026 11.7
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine
Repairers 2,035 $31,188 13.5 1,500 $36,556 11.5
Radio and Telecommunications Equipment Installers
and Repairers 1,975 $39,487 5.0 1,600 $45,310 4.8
Avionics Technicians 115 $35,859 0.0 85 $35,703 0.0
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers 280 $28,750 0.0 220 $31,378 0.0
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Transportation
Equipment 0 . . 0 . .
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Industrial and
Utility 100 $47,833 4.9 85 $48,417 0.0
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor
Vehicles 65 $23,750 0.0 35 $26,833 0.0
Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers
and Repairers 275 $20,256 1.1 190 $21,838 1.6
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers 375 $34,167 8.2 300 $35,344 10.3
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 1,580 $37,608 4.9 1,245 $39,336 6.3
Automotive Body and Related Repairers 975 $36,144 4.6 770 $41,341 5.8
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers 150 $17,135 7.9 80 $40,517 15.4
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 6,805 $27,414 1.7 4,765 $31,718 1.4
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine
Specialists 2,235 $38,818 3.9 1,750 $41,422 4.3
Heavy Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Service
Technicians and Mechanics 2,415 $41,174 2.2 1,740 $42,783 2.8
Small Engine Mechanics 250 $26,765 2.8 155 $39,226 4.5
Miscellaneous Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Mechanics,
Installers, and Repairers 550 $27,198 6.2 295 $31,667 5.7
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.)
NEVADA; 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 235 $47,137 0.0 195 $47,298 0.0
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration
Mechanics and Installers 2,130 $32,203 3.7 1,585 $35,917 2.1
Home Appliance Repairers 360 $32,083 6.4 195 $41,688 6.6
Industrial and Refractory Machinery Mechanics 1,795 $36,270 5.9 1,285 $39,091 6.3
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 3,690 $28,902 4.6 2,725 $31,584 4.0
Maintenance Workers, Machinery 280 $26,341 0.4 215 $29,076 0.5
Millwrights 255 $44,750 4.3 155 $49,128 7.1
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 800 $50,981 2.5 585 $59,479 3.4
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers 1,185 $34,453 7.9 885 $42,418 9.0
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers 355 $38,672 21.6 260 $49,688 27.0
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and
Repairers 2,455 $26,786 5.1 1,915 $30,195 5.3
Commercial Divers 25 $41,563 61.5 25 $41,563 61.5
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers 250 $32,361 4.4 235 $34,375 4.7
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers 280 $24,044 0.0 135 $30,577 0.0
Riggers 35 $30,781 35.1 35 $30,781 35.1
Signal and Track Switch Repairers 20 $48,125 0.0 15 $47,875 0.0
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 130 $11,829 0.0 15 $21,635 0.0
Other Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 2,030 $27,740 8.0 1,450 $30,352 9.7
PRODUCTION OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and
Operating Workers 5,525 $36,183 10.0 4,460 $39,225 10.6
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems
Assemblers 4 $16,250 0.0 4 $16,250 0.0
Electrical, Electronics, and Electromechanical
Assemblers 730 $16,617 7.1 370 $19,464 7.9
Engine and Other Machines Assemblers 25 $16,944 0.0 10 $16,250 0.0
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters 95 $40,284 0.0 80 $41,193 0.0
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators 3,535 $18,088 4.3 2,060 $21,017 3.8
Bakers 1,740 $22,342 2.2 1,010 $25,508 1.3
Butchers and Other Meat, Poultry, and Fish Processing
Workers 1,525 $31,101 2.9 1,165 $34,228 3.9
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine
Operators and Tenders 15 $25,694 0.0 15 $25,694 0.0
Food Batchmakers 365 $21,884 1.4 225 $24,952 2.2
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders 25 $22,212 0.0 20 $21,731 0.0
Computer Control Programmers and Operators 150 $32,049 17.4 65 $35,441 21.2
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators,
and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 25 $45,469 0.0 25 $45,469 0.0
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders,
Metal and Plastic 4 $36,250 0.0 4 $36,250 0.0
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders,
Metal and Plastic 45 $14,844 0.0 15 $12,875 0.0
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters,
Operators and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 260 $21,173 5.0 130 $27,125 5.4
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.)
NEVADA; 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 10 $8,750 100.0 0 . .
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine
Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal
and Plastic 165 $21,492 0.0 85 $23,646 0.0
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators,
and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 0 . . 0 . .
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and
Tenders, Metal and Plastic 0 . . 0 . .
Machinists 1,545 $30,085 3.1 1,130 $31,333 4.3
Metal Furnace and Kiln Operators and Tenders 95 $35,781 14.4 60 $41,875 4.9
Model Makers and Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic 50 $18,906 17.3 10 $21,250 100.0
Molders and Molding Machine Setters, Operators, and
Tenders, Metal and Plastic 175 $17,929 4.0 100 $22,500 0.0
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders,
Metal and Plastic 0 . . 0 . .
Tool and Die Makers 125 $41,250 12.7 85 $51,544 18.8
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Workers 2,820 $30,326 1.8 1,845 $31,984 2.4
Heat Treating Equipment Equipment Setters, Operators,
and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 10 $26,250 0.0 10 $26,250 0.0
Lay-Out Workers, Metal and Plastic 10 $1,250 0.0 0 . .
Plating and Coating Machine Setters, operators, and
Tenders, Metal and Plastic 60 $42,350 0.0 50 $41,900 0.0
Tool Grinders, Filers and Sharpeners 4 $36,250 0.0 4 $36,250 0.0
Metalworkers and Plastic Workers, All Others 1,320 $21,974 0.4 925 $23,986 0.0
Bookbinders and Bindery Workers 245 $14,702 0.0 135 $26,136 0.0
Job Printers 585 $23,558 1.7 390 $24,736 0.0
Prepress Technicians and Workers 460 $23,036 6.1 255 $27,031 4.7
Printing Machine Operators 1,345 $30,174 2.2 1,065 $35,187 2.8
Laundry and Dry Cleaning Workers 3,040 $16,460 1.9 1,445 $17,433 1.1
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials 485 $12,462 2.1 205 $14,826 3.4
Sewing Machine Operators 885 $15,852 2.7 450 $21,004 3.3
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers 105 $21,375 0.0 90 $21,344 0.0
Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders 4 $23,750 0.0 4 $23,750 0.0
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Sewers 590 $17,500 3.7 330 $19,718 4.0
Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and
Tenders 0 . . 0 . .
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and
Tenders 4 $26,250 0.0 4 $26,250 0.0
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters,
Operators, and Tenders 4 $6,250 0.0 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 375 $21,979 0.0 245 $23,636 0.0
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other 210 $23,125 0.0 155 $24,107 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.)
NEVADA; BOTH SEXES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 695 $30,755 0.7 460 $31,336 0.0
Furniture Finishers 120 $15,714 5.8 60 $27,279 11.9
Model Makers and Patternmakers, Wood 0 . . 0 . .
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood 105 $21,458 13.1 80 $23,009 2.5
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders,
Except Sawing 110 $21,607 4.5 85 $22,143 6.0
Woodworkers, All Other 90 $20,278 8.0 35 $11,917 0.0
Power Plant Operators, Distributors, and Dispatchers 415 $61,091 8.7 380 $61,814 9.4
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators 1,410 $41,426 6.6 1,165 $43,679 6.8
Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System
Workers 340 $48,209 7.1 315 $48,446 5.4
Miscellaneous Plant and System Operators 355 $44,583 0.0 220 $46,471 0.0
Chemical Processing Machine Setters, Operators,
and Tenders 265 $38,929 14.3 165 $42,321 4.3
Crushing, Grinding, Polishing, Mixing, and Blending
Workers 900 $36,136 0.0 595 $40,221 0.0
Cutting Workers 415 $21,860 5.0 280 $25,262 7.5
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine
Setters, Operators, and Tenders 195 $24,261 8.6 165 $25,000 10.4
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and
Tenders 145 $26,797 0.0 140 $26,906 0.0
Inspectors, Testers, Sorter, Samplers, and Weighers 3,755 $25,938 12.8 2,590 $31,080 12.0
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers 145 $22,900 12.3 50 $24,196 0.0
Medical, Dental and Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians 510 $25,928 15.1 355 $31,544 18.9
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 895 $14,627 5.2 515 $21,549 5.5
Painting Workers 745 $25,361 4.2 445 $31,786 0.0
Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine
Workers 535 $19,239 14.4 370 $20,913 11.8
Semiconductor Processors 0 . . 0 . .
Cementing and Gluing Machine Operators and Tenders 85 $17,656 0.0 85 $18,281 0.0
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment
Operators and Tenders 20 $23,750 0.0 20 $23,750 0.0
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders 10 $63,500 0.0 10 $63,500 0.0
Etchers and Engravers 45 $13,125 0.0 15 $47,813 0.0
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, except Metal and
Plastic 190 $25,645 12.8 105 $28,239 11.4
Paper Goods Machines Setters, Operators, and Tenders 35 $21,683 20.0 35 $21,683 20.0
Tire Builders 60 $38,438 0.0 60 $38,438 0.0
Helpers-Production Workers 185 $21,318 0.0 125 $21,071 0.0
Production Workers, All Other 4,260 $20,747 5.3 2,625 $25,705 6.4
TRANSPORTATION AND MATERIAL MOVING OCCUPATIONS
Supervisors, Transportation and Material Moving
Workers 2,095 $33,598 12.1 1,580 $36,289 14.0
Aircraft Pilots and Flight Engineers 1,795 $55,804 57.7 1,010 $53,387 58.1
Air Traffic Controllers and Airfield Operations
Specialists 330 $47,763 16.2 295 $47,961 15.0
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.)
NEVADA; 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 4 $26,250 0.0 0 . .
Bus Drivers 4,055 $21,180 7.0 2,035 $24,361 6.2
Driver/Sales Workers and Truck Drivers 22,130 $29,462 4.7 14,470 $34,438 3.5
Taxi Drivers and Chauffers 6,075 $22,174 11.7 3,590 $25,104 11.7
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other 210 $11,915 13.3 105 $26,488 0.0
Locomotive Engineers and Operators 240 $52,500 3.3 225 $53,750 3.6
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators 0 . . 0 . .
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters 260 $64,125 0.0 170 $71,250 0.0
Subway, Streetcar, and Other Rail Transportation
Workers 75 $15,677 0.0 30 $17,344 0.0
Sailors and Marine Oilers 105 $45,156 13.3 30 $53,750 0.0
Ship and Boat Captains and Operators 125 $65,045 49.6 70 $50,000 48.6
Ship Engineers 65 $41,875 0.0 30 $70,556 0.0
Bridge and Lock Tenders 0 . . 0 . .
Parking Lot Attendants 1,410 $22,606 8.2 980 $24,435 7.2
Service Station Attendants 635 $16,756 0.9 395 $19,653 0.0
Transportation Inspectors 260 $45,781 34.1 245 $45,703 36.2
Other Transportation Workers 330 $22,054 1.5 195 $31,094 0.0
Conveyor Operators and Tenders 45 $55,726 0.0 40 $55,927 0.0
Crane and Tower Operators 430 $40,875 1.9 300 $37,750 2.7
Dredge, Excavating, and Loading Machine Operators 670 $32,708 3.4 435 $36,050 2.8
Hoist and Winch Operators 85 $56,875 0.0 70 $69,000 0.0
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 2,245 $22,688 3.7 1,155 $27,986 3.4
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 2,775 $15,454 2.0 1,235 $20,488 3.6
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Materials Movers,
Hand 11,045 $20,362 3.8 5,720 $26,439 4.0
Machine Feeders and Offbearers 185 $26,008 3.8 145 $27,177 4.9
Packers and Packagers, Hand 1,870 $13,434 4.8 795 $18,177 7.6
Pumping Station Operators 80 $55,625 34.1 55 $60,795 17.9
Refuse and Recyclable Materials Collectors 440 $17,596 1.4 215 $23,661 2.8
Shuttle Car Operators 45 $10,972 0.0 15 $16,250 0.0
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders 0 . . 0 . .
Material Moving Workers, All Other 405 $25,000 1.0 215 $29,688 0.0
