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.)
SOUTH DAKOTA; MALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
21 to 74 years 193,625 $26,204 24.3 142,115 $30,202 26.5
MANAGEMENT OCCUPATIONS
Chief executives 1,735 $59,583 61.8 1,450 $62,151 64.3
General and Operations Managers 1,750 $45,417 39.3 1,545 $46,221 39.7
Legislators 100 $28,214 17.3 60 $32,045 19.0
Advertising and Promotions Managers 40 $39,063 46.2 25 $27,500 75.0
Marketing and Sales Managers 1,210 $49,444 49.8 1,055 $52,926 52.2
Public Relations Managers 55 $20,625 54.7 45 $36,563 60.0
Administrative Services Managers 180 $41,200 33.1 125 $46,827 43.2
Computer and Information Systems Managers 250 $53,472 42.2 245 $54,583 43.6
Financial Managers 1,235 $46,781 74.5 1,140 $46,986 75.4
Human Resources Managers 495 $33,476 34.7 405 $36,938 41.8
Industrial Production Managers 470 $42,256 29.1 420 $43,715 30.8
Purchasing Managers 165 $44,167 56.1 155 $45,119 59.0
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 410 $31,319 22.1 375 $31,623 21.3
Farm, Ranch, and Other Agricultural Managers 2,980 $25,964 19.6 2,385 $27,870 21.0
Farmers and Ranchers 14,075 $17,619 13.5 10,795 $19,493 14.2
Construction Managers 1,510 $36,816 20.5 1,200 $38,712 22.1
Education Administrators 935 $40,099 85.4 610 $43,512 86.1
Engineering Managers 95 $50,729 74.7 85 $51,771 71.8
Food Service Managers 975 $26,362 22.0 730 $28,191 21.7
Funeral Directors 140 $40,750 36.2 125 $41,650 31.7
Gaming Managers 145 $35,000 15.1 135 $35,441 16.4
Lodging Managers 265 $17,813 43.2 185 $24,271 43.2
Medical and Health Services Managers 515 $53,750 75.6 455 $53,553 75.1
Natural Sciences Managers 15 $29,375 47.1 15 $29,375 47.1
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents 115 $41,466 34.5 90 $41,587 44.0
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association
Managers 500 $29,554 35.3 355 $35,917 33.9
Social and Community Service Managers 205 $31,172 61.5 150 $42,115 73.0
Managers, All Other 2,690 $41,636 40.6 2,280 $43,298 41.4
BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL OPERATIONS OCCUPATIONS
Agents and Business Managers of Artists,Performers,
and Athletes 50 $29,167 62.0 25 $33,571 53.8
Purchasing Agents and Buyers, Farm Products 150 $42,639 28.5 120 $44,861 32.8
Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 165 $26,289 13.8 145 $27,188 16.0
Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and
Farm Products 215 $34,013 41.0 210 $34,408 42.2
Claims Adusters, Appraisers, Examiners, and
Investigators 355 $32,639 64.6 290 $33,657 69.1
Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction,
Health and Safety, and Transportation 140 $32,434 59.7 120 $36,250 60.3
Cost Estimators 245 $36,583 33.7 200 $38,409 32.5
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.)
SOUTH DAKOTA; 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 470 $31,667 60.4 385 $34,286 60.2
Logisticians 10 $68,125 0.0 4 $60,625 0.0
Management Analysts 305 $35,250 65.5 210 $40,833 73.3
Meeting and Convention Planners 0 . . 0 . .
Other Business Operations Specialists 260 $28,750 46.7 215 $30,613 45.4
Accountants and Auditors 1,540 $36,185 81.2 1,345 $38,426 82.8
Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate 190 $37,500 48.4 145 $54,583 50.0
Budget Analysts 20 $33,929 100.0 20 $33,929 100.0
Credit Analysts 110 $29,750 65.5 100 $30,431 73.5
Financial Analysts 40 $61,667 100.0 35 $100,139 100.0
Personal Financial Advisors 240 $56,813 75.1 185 $66,500 74.5
Insurance Underwriters 80 $42,857 80.8 80 $42,857 80.8
Financial Examiners 45 $27,500 54.5 25 $65,156 60.0
Loan Counselors and Officers 555 $42,056 83.1 520 $41,774 82.6
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 55 $41,458 73.7 55 $41,458 73.7
Tax Preparers 85 $13,125 70.2 20 $29,643 90.0
Financial Specialists, All Other 25 $47,917 30.8 20 $48,958 38.1
COMPUTER AND MATHEMATICAL OCCUPATIONS
Computer Scientists and System Analyts 630 $31,477 47.3 515 $33,083 48.0
Computer Programmers 765 $40,040 58.1 615 $41,552 61.3
Computer Software Engineers 450 $47,153 69.6 425 $47,552 70.9
Computer Support Specialists 630 $28,449 45.3 410 $30,189 47.2
Database Administrators 80 $52,583 58.2 70 $53,500 51.5
Network and Computer Systems Administrators 205 $35,515 55.1 175 $36,161 59.3
Network Systems and Data Communication Analysts 290 $33,095 47.9 215 $40,708 55.8
Actuaries 15 $106,111 100.0 15 $106,111 100.0
Mathematicians 0 . . 0 . .
Operations Research Analysts 105 $35,625 59.0 95 $35,568 65.3
Statisticians 10 $21,875 100.0 10 $21,875 100.0
Miscellaneous Mathematical Science Occupations 0 . . 0 . .
ARCHITECTURE, ENGINEERING OCCUPATIONS
Architects, Except Naval 235 $46,193 67.1 195 $51,042 69.0
Surveyors, Cartographers, and Photogrammetrists 115 $23,750 71.6 90 $29,375 78.4
Aerospace Engineers 10 $16,607 100.0 4 $46,250 100.0
Agricultural Engineers 10 $34,792 100.0 10 $34,792 100.0
Biomedical Engineers 10 $31,875 0.0 10 $31,875 0.0
Chemical Engineers 4 $20,000 50.0 4 $20,000 50.0
Civil Engineers 640 $40,721 74.1 560 $42,041 75.1
Computer Hardware Engineers 35 $31,875 18.2 35 $31,875 18.2
Electrical and Electronic Engineers 330 $46,354 71.1 280 $54,559 75.9
Environmental Engineers 35 $37,500 97.1 35 $37,500 97.1
Industrial Engineers, Including Health and Safety 285 $40,263 59.1 255 $40,958 62.4
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.)
SOUTH DAKOTA; MALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Materials Engineers 50 $19,554 39.2 15 $60,694 69.2
Mechanical Engineers 335 $41,779 71.0 305 $44,286 74.8
Mining and Geological Engineers,Including Mining
Safety Engineers 40 $55,500 86.8 40 $55,500 86.8
Nuclear Engineers 0 . . 0 . .
Petroleum Engineers 15 $46,161 6.7 4 $45,938 20.0
Engineers, All Others 360 $44,554 68.5 305 $50,031 67.8
Drafters 445 $26,821 5.4 390 $28,333 5.6
Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters 840 $30,346 11.8 655 $35,703 10.4
Surveying and Mapping Technicians 255 $25,625 11.1 170 $31,050 14.9
LIFE, PHYSICAL, AND SOCIAL SCIENCE OCCUPATIONS
Agricultural and Food Scientists 225 $33,333 73.9 195 $34,375 73.6
Biological Scientists 130 $38,188 93.8 120 $38,438 95.8
Conservation Scientists and Foresters 150 $42,500 98.0 135 $42,708 97.8
Medical Scientists 4 $13,750 100.0 4 $13,750 100.0
Astronomers and Physicists 10 $2,500 100.0 4 $21,250 100.0
Atmospheric and Space Scientists 55 $58,125 100.0 55 $58,125 100.0
Chemists and Materials Scientists 55 $36,111 94.4 40 $35,833 92.9
Environmental Scientists and Geoscientists 90 $33,750 85.6 60 $40,179 77.6
Physical Scientists, All Other 145 $33,681 92.4 95 $39,000 93.8
Economists 40 $47,589 100.0 35 $39,318 100.0
Market/Survey Researchers 45 $58,500 80.4 40 $59,750 78.0
Psychologists 125 $50,000 98.4 75 $51,719 97.4
Sociologists 0 . . 0 . .
Urban and Regional Planners 10 $38,750 100.0 10 $38,750 100.0
Miscellaneous Social Scientists and Related Workers 25 $27,396 85.2 25 $27,396 85.2
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians 75 $24,333 21.6 55 $24,712 30.2
Biological Technicians 50 $23,333 64.0 20 $26,250 100.0
Chemical Technicians 70 $29,554 12.7 55 $31,806 0.0
Geological and Petroleum Technicians 30 $28,636 10.7 20 $29,659 15.8
Nuclear Technicians 4 $6,250 0.0 4 $6,250 0.0
Other Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians 145 $18,036 22.8 80 $26,731 28.2
COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL SERVICES OCCUPATIONS
Counselors 715 $25,793 68.5 420 $26,997 69.0
Social Workers 335 $26,464 76.7 265 $29,338 81.6
Misc. Community and Social Service Specialists 360 $23,393 48.0 235 $26,071 47.5
Clergy 1,415 $24,978 87.7 1,145 $27,000 87.4
Directors, Religious Activities and Education 70 $17,250 65.7 30 $36,250 72.4
Religious Workers, All Other 40 $22,375 68.3 10 $17,500 100.0
LEGAL OCCUPATIONS
Lawyers 1,015 $54,844 99.7 855 $60,375 99.6
Judges, Magistrates, and Other Judicial Workers 100 $83,000 79.0 90 $85,500 82.2
Paralegals and Legal Assistants 50 $23,636 62.5 25 $26,500 100.0
Miscellaneous Legal Support Workers 105 $43,194 42.9 80 $44,306 35.8
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.)
SOUTH DAKOTA; 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 1,985 $39,375 87.7 1,550 $45,091 89.1
Preschool and Kindergarten Teachers 15 $20,357 18.8 15 $20,714 21.4
Elementary and Middle School Teachers 2,260 $28,997 94.8 1,900 $30,459 95.2
Secondary School Teachers 1,120 $30,487 96.8 1,005 $31,085 97.3
Special Education Teachers 65 $22,500 76.6 60 $22,054 74.6
Other Teachers and Instructors 420 $27,885 45.5 230 $34,271 48.5
Archivists, Curators, and Museum Technicians 40 $16,875 39.0 25 $21,042 0.0
Librarians 90 $25,962 84.1 60 $26,538 81.0
Library Technicians 4 $2,500 0.0 0 . .
Teacher Assistants 160 $11,184 11.9 45 $16,797 0.0
Other Education, Training, and Library Workers 75 $34,500 94.7 45 $37,500 97.8
ARTS, DESIGN, ENTERTAINMENT, SPORTS, AND MEDIA
OCCUPATIONS
Artists and Related Workers 220 $15,357 32.4 130 $21,111 32.8
Designers 430 $29,107 36.4 335 $31,853 38.5
Actors 0 . . 0 . .
Producers and Directors 130 $30,250 46.2 120 $30,083 42.5
Athletes, Coaches, Umpires and Related Workers 200 $24,063 61.2 65 $30,156 58.5
Dancers and Choreographers 0 . . 0 . .
Musicians, Singers and Related Workers 175 $10,469 34.1 60 $22,333 12.9
Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related
Workers, All Other 45 $10,833 0.0 4 $21,250 0.0
Announcers 165 $27,708 14.5 125 $27,750 19.2
News Analysts, Reporters, and Correspondents 135 $19,848 61.2 105 $21,250 54.4
Public Relations Specialists 105 $36,875 67.3 80 $40,000 75.0
Editors 110 $22,102 83.8 95 $21,534 81.4
Technical Writers 30 $26,071 90.0 15 $26,429 100.0
Writers and Authors 100 $24,375 88.2 65 $26,979 96.8
Miscellaneous Media and Communication Workers 0 . . 0 . .
Broadcast and Sound Engineering Technicians and
Radio Operators 185 $20,859 16.2 140 $25,268 15.1
Photographers 165 $30,729 30.7 125 $30,966 37.8
Television, Video and Motion Picture Camera
Operators and Editors 20 $31,563 28.6 15 $45,000 42.9
Media and Communication Equipment Workers,
All Other 0 . . 0 . .
HEALTHCARE PRACTIONERS AND TECHNICAL OCCUPATIONS
Chiropractors 165 $32,250 100.0 125 $32,361 100.0
Dentists 290 $104,138 100.0 195 $104,205 100.0
Dieticians and Nutritionists 20 $66,250 70.0 20 $66,250 70.0
Optometrists 140 $104,000 100.0 95 $154,773 100.0
Pharmacists 400 $54,881 100.0 275 $63,523 100.0
Physicians and Surgeons 1,130 $136,184 99.0 930 $139,079 99.0
Physician Assistants 55 $70,250 86.8 45 $72,500 93.2
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.)
SOUTH DAKOTA; MALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Podiatrists 25 $71,250 100.0 25 $71,250 100.0
Registered Nurses 475 $40,391 58.4 380 $45,473 60.2
Audiologists 25 $54,219 100.0 20 $57,841 100.0
Occupational Therapists 4 $54,000 100.0 4 $54,000 100.0
Physical Therapists 170 $53,264 96.5 155 $54,236 100.0
Radiation Therapists 0 . . 0 . .
Recreational Therapists 20 $27,500 77.8 15 $45,694 69.2
Respiratory Therapists 115 $35,598 23.0 100 $36,196 21.6
Speech-Language Pathologists 4 $185,000 100.0 4 $185,000 100.0
Therapists, All Others 55 $31,250 59.3 50 $30,729 65.3
Veterinarians 220 $58,365 100.0 170 $58,750 100.0
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practioners,
All Other 0 . . 0 . .
Clinical Lab Technologists and Technicians 220 $31,719 46.4 200 $34,063 49.5
Dental Hygienists 0 . . 0 . .
Diagnostic Related Technologists and Technicians 220 $41,250 16.3 180 $41,078 16.8
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 180 $24,797 34.3 140 $25,284 26.6
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practioners Support
Technicians 85 $21,823 21.2 55 $22,396 21.4
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 60 $23,750 0.0 45 $29,500 0.0
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 25 $28,250 28.0 20 $29,500 35.0
Opticians, Dispensing 45 $40,625 24.4 45 $40,625 24.4
Miscellaneous Health Technologists and Technicians 25 $25,250 38.5 10 $27,500 0.0
Other Healthcare Practioners and Technical
Occupations 60 $30,962 81.0 50 $30,536 79.6
HEALTHCARE SUPPORT OCCUPATIONS
Nursing, Psychiatric, and Home Health Aides 660 $16,661 16.2 365 $20,635 16.7
Occupational Therapist Assistants and Aides 10 $18,750 0.0 0 . .
Physical Therapist Assistants and Aides 35 $35,188 5.4 30 $35,688 0.0
Massage Therapists 15 $5,375 0.0 10 $6,250 0.0
Dental Assistants 10 $31,964 36.4 4 $36,250 100.0
Medical Assistants and Other Healthcare Support
Occupations 230 $23,185 15.6 165 $27,750 17.7
PROTECTIVE SERVICE OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Correctional
Officers 80 $32,188 36.7 60 $29,750 42.6
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and
Detectives 225 $35,724 25.6 210 $36,645 24.9
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Fire Fighting and
Prevention Workers 70 $47,663 53.5 70 $47,663 53.5
Supervisors, Protective Service Workers, All Other 165 $25,227 22.9 140 $27,750 26.1
Fire Fighters 545 $34,508 9.0 420 $36,122 7.3
Fire Inspectors 65 $55,000 39.4 55 $53,393 45.6
Baliffs, Correctional Officers and Jailers 605 $23,709 23.4 490 $24,971 24.0
Detectives and Criminal Investigators 130 $45,938 56.1 115 $50,673 55.7
Fish and Game Wardens 40 $28,750 67.5 40 $28,750 67.5
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.)
SOUTH DAKOTA; MALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Parking Enforcement Workers 0 . . 0 . .
Police and Sheriff Patrol Officers 1,300 $29,704 23.2 1,185 $30,069 24.2
Transit and Railroad Police 0 . . 0 . .
Animal Control Workers 45 $9,750 0.0 20 $22,500 0.0
Private Detectives and Investigators 145 $30,357 39.7 125 $33,594 45.7
Security Guards and Gaming Surveillance Officers 870 $15,387 12.2 475 $21,414 14.8
Crossing Guards 35 $3,125 0.0 4 $13,750 0.0
Lifeguards and Other Protective Service Workers 55 $16,563 27.8 20 $35,556 27.3
FOOD PREPARATION AND SERVING RELATED OCCUPATIONS
Chefs and Head Cooks 190 $23,088 11.2 115 $23,529 11.2
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation
and Serving Workers 720 $21,273 14.3 570 $22,269 13.6
Cooks 1,340 $13,059 1.8 705 $18,131 0.7
Food Preparation Workers 180 $8,590 5.5 75 $10,852 0.0
Bartenders 735 $10,600 9.7 315 $14,697 6.1
Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers,
Including Fast Food 110 $7,330 6.4 40 $15,625 18.4
Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession and
Coffee Shop 40 $22,000 0.0 30 $23,092 0.0
Waiters and Waitresses 405 $11,027 11.4 135 $16,429 11.9
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant 60 $17,500 0.0 35 $19,750 0.0
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender
Helpers 65 $3,929 0.0 25 $21,016 0.0
Dishwashers 450 $8,155 5.1 190 $11,556 7.4
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee
Shop 45 $8,875 9.1 10 $11,875 0.0
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers,
All Other 4 $41,250 0.0 0 . .
BUILDING AND GROUNDS CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and
Janitorial Workers 240 $28,083 9.6 195 $28,667 7.1
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn
Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 260 $21,667 17.1 150 $25,500 14.5
Janitors and Building Cleaners 4,580 $16,199 5.5 2,730 $20,585 5.0
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 305 $11,571 9.6 145 $17,049 6.3
Pest Control Workers 100 $40,469 2.0 80 $40,833 2.5
Grounds Maintenance Workers 1,495 $12,452 8.7 630 $21,231 9.0
PERSONAL CARE AND SERVICE OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Gaming Workers 145 $27,054 30.8 120 $30,882 32.8
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service
Workers 90 $16,058 33.7 65 $22,000 33.3
Animal Trainers 95 $11,250 20.4 65 $12,375 28.1
Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 55 $16,875 17.0 30 $19,464 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.)
SOUTH DAKOTA; MALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Gaming Workers 160 $14,943 11.8 75 $17,760 20.5
Motion Picture Projectionists 0 . . 0 . .
Ushers,Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers 10 $4,000 0.0 4 $41,250 0.0
Miscellaneous Entertainment Attendants and Related
Workers 115 $8,750 19.5 15 $16,250 18.8
Funeral Service Workers 35 $17,917 0.0 20 $19,861 0.0
Barbers 135 $11,250 9.7 60 $16,250 13.3
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 60 $17,639 0.0 60 $17,500 0.0
Miscellaneous Personal Appearance Workers 30 $19,766 0.0 30 $19,766 0.0
Baggage Porters, Bellhops, and Concierges 35 $10,156 22.9 15 $14,167 0.0
Tour and Travel Guides 135 $9,643 41.0 50 $22,794 61.5
Transportation Attendants 4 $2,083 0.0 4 $26,250 0.0
Child Care Workers 255 $10,536 6.3 105 $18,125 4.7
Personal and Home Care Aides 60 $9,643 9.7 35 $19,688 5.4
Recreation and Fitness Workers 240 $23,472 43.9 135 $30,769 45.5
Residential Advisors 120 $15,188 21.0 65 $17,750 7.8
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other 35 $16,176 0.0 10 $9,750 0.0
SALES AND RELATED OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales
Workers 5,185 $31,913 23.7 4,490 $33,838 23.1
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales
Workers 1,755 $37,911 25.4 1,505 $39,932 25.2
Cashiers 910 $13,727 9.9 415 $20,898 13.8
Counter and Rental Clerks 85 $20,417 22.1 55 $22,679 11.3
Parts Salespersons 540 $27,335 6.3 460 $28,431 6.3
Retail Salespersons 4,360 $27,789 23.6 3,150 $31,756 24.5
Advertising Sales Agents 330 $35,000 43.1 265 $35,156 41.6
Insurance Sales Agents 1,310 $41,133 48.4 995 $50,000 50.7
Securities, Commodities, and Finanancial Services
Sales Agents 410 $48,125 77.3 315 $62,500 79.6
Travel Agents 4 $21,250 100.0 4 $21,250 100.0
Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 750 $33,235 39.5 595 $36,439 41.9
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing 2,905 $37,052 35.6 2,500 $40,548 35.3
Models, Demonstrators, and Product Promoters 15 $2,969 47.1 4 $36,250 0.0
Real Estate Brokers and Sales Agents 565 $35,675 46.4 445 $36,648 44.2
Sales Engineers 15 $45,893 15.4 10 $46,250 18.2
Telemarketers 280 $20,438 40.5 165 $26,293 53.0
Door-To-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors
and Related Workers 215 $19,191 17.5 130 $27,167 17.2
Sales and Related Workers, All Other 305 $36,875 41.6 215 $41,538 53.7
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and
Administrative Support Workers 1,220 $34,572 33.8 1,030 $36,875 34.9
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 15 $12,188 13.3 4 $35,625 28.6
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.)
SOUTH DAKOTA; MALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Telephone Operators 55 $20,694 42.6 45 $21,389 34.1
Communication Equipment Operators, All Other 4 $1,250 0.0 0 . .
Bill and Account Collectors 675 $23,062 34.3 470 $27,692 34.7
Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 90 $24,625 9.9 55 $30,385 16.1
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 455 $18,621 20.7 275 $25,257 27.1
Gaming Cage Workers 30 $18,846 33.3 20 $19,063 4.8
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 25 $31,250 7.7 20 $31,875 0.0
Procurement Clerks 35 $27,917 35.3 25 $30,000 50.0
Tellers 70 $14,091 10.0 25 $20,357 26.9
Brokerage Clerks 4 $38,750 100.0 4 $38,750 100.0
Correspondence Clerks 25 $22,000 33.3 10 $21,250 100.0
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks 20 $12,344 28.6 4 $22,500 0.0
Credit Authorizers, Checkers and Clerks 65 $19,659 69.2 50 $25,000 83.3
Customer Service Representatives 1,405 $22,902 26.2 1,030 $25,787 29.3
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs 20 $51,429 86.4 15 $35,000 78.6
File Clerks 75 $23,125 26.0 50 $24,375 15.7
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 95 $12,266 17.9 35 $16,000 22.2
Interviewers Except Eligibility and Loan 220 $8,636 35.1 65 $24,861 28.1
Library Assistants, Clerical 25 $4,531 28.0 0 . .
Loan Interviewers and Clerks 70 $21,313 54.2 70 $21,313 54.2
New Account Clerks 4 $21,750 0.0 4 $21,750 0.0
Order Clerks 165 $19,934 18.8 115 $21,375 23.9
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and
Timekeeping 15 $27,500 50.0 15 $27,500 50.0
Receptionists and Information Clerks 180 $18,056 33.7 65 $35,313 45.3
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and
Travel Clerks 115 $13,698 14.8 55 $15,972 21.8
Information and Record Clerks, All Other 55 $21,181 50.9 55 $21,389 53.7
Cargo and Freight Agents 10 $21,250 0.0 10 $21,250 0.0
Couriers and Messengers 300 $25,710 12.0 225 $27,500 9.8
Dispatchers 275 $32,105 17.0 245 $33,385 18.5
Meter Readers, Utilities 70 $30,625 19.1 55 $30,938 24.5
Postal Service Clerks 165 $42,308 13.9 130 $44,844 13.6
Postal Service Mail Carriers 870 $38,301 16.5 700 $39,752 16.5
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and
Processing Machine Operators 165 $38,806 8.4 125 $39,527 4.8
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 305 $31,357 32.9 275 $32,464 35.2
Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 690 $23,176 10.0 540 $23,953 7.9
Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 1,435 $18,503 11.1 865 $22,207 11.0
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers,
Recordkeeping 100 $17,292 2.0 45 $27,250 4.3
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 325 $19,483 36.7 205 $27,841 32.9
Computer Operators 180 $25,208 17.8 140 $22,266 18.7
Data Entry Keyers 185 $21,188 27.0 105 $28,098 43.8
Word Processors and Typists 4 $16,250 0.0 0 . .
Desktop Publishers 10 $31,250 100.0 10 $31,250 100.0
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 65 $30,662 68.7 55 $31,618 72.2
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.)
SOUTH DAKOTA; 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 145 $20,710 7.5 105 $21,629 10.7
Office Clerks, General 365 $9,129 18.4 140 $23,618 9.2
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer 30 $11,477 9.7 4 $22,500 50.0
Proofreaders and Copy Markers 20 $23,214 70.0 15 $23,750 100.0
Statistical Assistants 20 $22,188 0.0 20 $22,188 0.0
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other 330 $29,805 43.8 220 $41,630 43.6
FARMING, FISHING, AND FORESTRY OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Farming, Fishing
and Forestry Workers 155 $30,221 21.7 115 $32,206 26.7
Agricultural Inspectors 50 $25,000 9.6 40 $25,341 12.2
Animal Breeders 4 $26,250 0.0 4 $26,250 0.0
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products 60 $29,063 39.7 35 $29,531 28.6
Miscellaneous Agricultural Workers 4,420 $15,434 7.1 2,765 $19,918 7.7
Fishers and Related Fishing Workers 30 $16,375 6.9 15 $17,500 0.0
Hunters and Trappers 30 $19,583 7.1 20 $25,500 9.1
Forest and Conservation Workers 55 $11,875 22.6 25 $27,500 38.5
Logging Workers 300 $22,656 8.7 85 $24,107 6.0
CONSTRUCTION AND EXTRACTION WORKERS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction
Trades and Extraction Workers 2,460 $34,814 7.6 1,995 $36,009 7.1
Boilermakers 25 $39,375 0.0 10 $42,500 0.0
Brickmasons, Blockmasons, and Stonemasons 410 $26,433 5.1 245 $30,764 7.4
Carpenters 4,480 $21,498 7.8 2,865 $25,081 8.3
Carpet, Floor and Tile Installers and Finishers 470 $23,036 7.7 290 $29,922 7.6
Cement Masons, Concrete Finishers, and Terrazzo
Workers 420 $23,988 1.7 210 $26,458 1.4
Contruction Laborers 2,840 $18,833 5.9 1,480 $24,514 6.3
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators 65 $22,692 4.5 20 $22,083 15.8
Pile-Driver Operators 0 . . 0 . .
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment
Operators 1,660 $23,253 3.9 900 $26,490 3.3
Drywall Installers, Ceiling Tile Installers, and
Tapers 460 $19,712 3.7 320 $22,604 3.8
Electricians 1,600 $30,108 5.0 1,225 $31,657 5.5
Glaziers 110 $26,438 11.9 90 $26,813 6.7
Insulation Workers 55 $15,893 0.0 40 $17,875 0.0
Painters, Construction and Maintenance 855 $18,643 6.9 450 $24,129 6.0
Paperhangers 10 $23,750 100.0 10 $23,750 100.0
Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 1,415 $25,613 4.4 1,115 $28,030 3.6
Plasterers and Stucco Masons 50 $26,103 0.0 50 $26,103 0.0
Reinforcing Iron Workers 15 $30,417 0.0 4 $26,250 0.0
Roofers 335 $17,639 4.5 130 $19,097 11.6
Sheet Metal Workers 310 $25,370 8.7 225 $26,458 11.1
Structural Iron and Steel Workers 100 $25,000 0.0 45 $32,250 0.0
Helpers, Construction Trades 85 $16,985 0.0 40 $21,875 0.0
Construction and Building Inspectors 150 $28,214 5.3 85 $31,094 9.2
Elevator Installers and Repairers 25 $40,938 14.8 20 $55,125 21.1
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.)
SOUTH DAKOTA; MALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Fence Erectors 95 $2,236 2.2 20 $18,281 0.0
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers 55 $20,375 0.0 25 $21,125 0.0
Highway Maintenance Workers 715 $22,648 1.4 530 $23,491 1.9
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment
Operators 45 $34,821 0.0 20 $41,000 0.0
Septic Tank Services and Sewer Pipe Cleaners 30 $9,844 3.4 10 $18,333 8.3
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers 70 $20,208 0.0 35 $37,188 0.0
Derrick, Rotary Drill, and Service Unit Operators,
Oil, Gas, and Mining 4 $26,250 0.0 4 $26,250 0.0
Earth Drillers Except Oil and Gas 170 $30,278 8.3 95 $30,694 1.0
Explosives Workers, Ordnance handling Experts, and
Blasters 50 $25,250 0.0 30 $26,875 0.0
Mining Machine Operators 225 $37,083 4.4 175 $40,417 5.7
Roof Bolters, Mining 0 . . 0 . .
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas 0 . . 0 . .
Helpers - Extraction Workers 0 . . 0 . .
Other Extraction Workers 45 $26,875 11.6 35 $32,500 0.0
INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics,
Installers and Repairers 1,135 $34,879 8.4 1,040 $35,444 8.9
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine
Repairers 685 $25,885 19.6 545 $28,125 21.1
Radio and Telecommunications Equipment Installers
and Repairers 450 $36,172 8.2 390 $37,875 8.5
Avionics Technicians 0 . . 0 . .
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers 55 $23,594 0.0 45 $24,375 0.0
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Transportation
Equipment 0 . . 0 . .
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Industrial and
Utility 45 $38,438 2.3 45 $38,438 2.3
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor
Vehicles 15 $20,313 0.0 15 $14,844 0.0
Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers
and Repairers 105 $23,125 2.9 75 $27,386 4.1
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers 65 $28,333 4.7 45 $30,139 6.7
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 330 $31,458 2.1 285 $33,750 2.4
Automotive Body and Related Repairers 770 $25,110 4.9 640 $26,763 4.8
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers 125 $21,111 7.1 75 $24,554 0.0
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 3,095 $23,582 4.0 2,490 $25,784 3.7
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine
Specialists 1,185 $27,381 3.2 990 $28,808 2.2
Heavy Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Service
Technicians and Mechanics 970 $27,591 1.8 790 $29,100 1.4
Small Engine Mechanics 145 $23,250 3.5 110 $26,042 4.6
Miscellaneous Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Mechanics,
Installers, and Repairers 285 $20,568 3.5 240 $20,268 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.)
SOUTH DAKOTA; 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 50 $31,731 24.0 50 $31,635 24.5
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration
Mechanics and Installers 620 $25,362 11.6 515 $27,038 12.9
Home Appliance Repairers 190 $28,224 5.2 155 $27,566 6.4
Industrial and Refractory Machinery Mechanics 860 $30,955 2.8 750 $32,482 3.2
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 1,245 $24,588 6.4 935 $27,296 5.3
Maintenance Workers, Machinery 45 $26,042 0.0 35 $25,000 0.0
Millwrights 155 $29,375 9.0 110 $28,438 6.3
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 550 $38,278 6.5 460 $39,816 6.3
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers 400 $28,611 7.0 290 $31,010 9.7
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers 145 $27,917 22.4 100 $29,940 15.2
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and
Repairers 215 $20,515 8.0 170 $26,563 0.0
Commercial Divers 0 . . 0 . .
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers 85 $20,938 22.1 80 $20,938 23.8
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers 60 $22,750 6.7 40 $23,125 5.1
Riggers 0 . . 0 . .
Signal and Track Switch Repairers 20 $38,750 0.0 10 $45,208 0.0
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 4 $11,250 0.0 0 . .
Other Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 575 $23,482 6.1 435 $28,194 6.7
PRODUCTION OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and
Operating Workers 2,550 $32,759 11.3 2,185 $33,882 11.2
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems
Assemblers 0 . . 0 . .
Electrical, Electronics, and Electromechanical
Assemblers 300 $17,044 9.0 255 $17,778 9.8
Engine and Other Machines Assemblers 20 $25,714 0.0 15 $26,250 0.0
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters 85 $26,172 9.5 60 $26,250 13.3
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators 2,250 $21,109 7.4 1,535 $23,825 9.5
Bakers 210 $22,197 3.8 160 $24,007 0.0
Butchers and Other Meat, Poultry, and Fish Processing
Workers 1,340 $21,212 1.9 870 $23,847 2.9
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine
Operators and Tenders 35 $23,295 6.1 30 $23,636 6.7
Food Batchmakers 135 $23,674 5.3 105 $24,798 6.8
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders 4 $32,500 0.0 4 $32,500 0.0
Computer Control Programmers and Operators 60 $28,393 11.9 60 $28,393 11.9
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators,
and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 40 $30,469 0.0 35 $25,417 0.0
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders,
Metal and Plastic 4 $31,250 0.0 4 $31,250 0.0
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders,
Metal and Plastic 15 $24,107 0.0 10 $24,286 0.0
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters,
Operators and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 220 $19,700 4.1 155 $22,500 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.)
SOUTH DAKOTA; 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 30 $25,179 0.0 15 $28,750 0.0
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine
Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal
and Plastic 190 $21,719 0.0 135 $23,000 0.0
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators,
and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 25 $16,250 0.0 15 $25,625 0.0
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and
Tenders, Metal and Plastic 4 $26,250 0.0 4 $26,250 0.0
Machinists 1,265 $28,269 5.2 1,125 $29,172 5.1
Metal Furnace and Kiln Operators and Tenders 55 $25,179 0.0 40 $27,500 0.0
Model Makers and Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic 15 $40,417 0.0 15 $40,417 0.0
Molders and Molding Machine Setters, Operators, and
Tenders, Metal and Plastic 225 $24,425 17.8 190 $24,550 13.2
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders,
Metal and Plastic 4 $31,250 0.0 4 $31,250 0.0
Tool and Die Makers 90 $35,833 0.0 85 $36,944 0.0
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Workers 2,750 $26,025 2.7 2,210 $26,971 2.0
Heat Treating Equipment Equipment Setters, Operators,
and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 4 $41,250 0.0 4 $41,250 0.0
Lay-Out Workers, Metal and Plastic 0 . . 0 . .
Plating and Coating Machine Setters, operators, and
Tenders, Metal and Plastic 40 $26,964 0.0 40 $26,964 0.0
Tool Grinders, Filers and Sharpeners 40 $35,208 20.5 30 $37,292 0.0
Metalworkers and Plastic Workers, All Others 635 $23,838 10.8 555 $25,173 11.5
Bookbinders and Bindery Workers 30 $32,321 6.9 25 $32,321 8.0
Job Printers 100 $35,324 8.1 85 $36,065 9.6
Prepress Technicians and Workers 40 $22,396 0.0 30 $24,167 0.0
Printing Machine Operators 440 $24,107 9.4 375 $27,837 11.0
Laundry and Dry Cleaning Workers 215 $20,161 2.8 150 $22,784 3.3
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials 40 $17,188 0.0 25 $33,438 0.0
Sewing Machine Operators 60 $22,045 6.9 35 $25,313 10.8
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers 45 $21,563 4.4 35 $23,571 5.6
Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders 10 $23,750 0.0 0 . .
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Sewers 4 $16,250 0.0 4 $16,250 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 4 $1,250 100.0 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 50 $12,917 14.3 15 $20,536 0.0
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other 4 $6,250 0.0 4 $6,250 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.)
SOUTH DAKOTA; MALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 405 $21,286 6.4 330 $22,792 7.6
Furniture Finishers 50 $21,731 14.0 35 $22,188 20.6
Model Makers and Patternmakers, Wood 0 . . 0 . .
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood 185 $23,190 0.0 150 $24,271 0.0
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders,
Except Sawing 155 $21,548 4.5 90 $24,773 7.6
Woodworkers, All Other 145 $15,870 4.2 65 $20,000 9.4
Power Plant Operators, Distributors, and Dispatchers 90 $47,500 14.1 75 $45,625 16.9
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators 130 $32,727 18.8 120 $33,239 16.8
Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System
Workers 315 $30,599 8.6 280 $31,440 8.2
Miscellaneous Plant and System Operators 70 $32,917 12.9 60 $33,958 15.3
Chemical Processing Machine Setters, Operators,
and Tenders 85 $22,404 9.6 55 $22,019 3.6
Crushing, Grinding, Polishing, Mixing, and Blending
Workers 400 $27,004 8.7 290 $27,742 6.6
Cutting Workers 190 $22,689 10.1 130 $24,191 4.6
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine
Setters, Operators, and Tenders 130 $24,167 5.5 55 $30,208 3.6
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and
Tenders 60 $38,500 0.0 55 $38,800 0.0
Inspectors, Testers, Sorter, Samplers, and Weighers 1,070 $26,743 18.9 750 $29,868 19.7
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers 165 $24,286 11.6 120 $32,778 16.1
Medical, Dental and Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians 60 $44,375 10.2 60 $44,583 8.6
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 410 $22,256 10.9 290 $23,951 9.3
Painting Workers 415 $24,271 4.8 310 $26,150 0.6
Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine
Workers 90 $16,935 19.6 75 $17,446 13.3
Semiconductor Processors 0 . . 0 . .
Cementing and Gluing Machine Operators and Tenders 50 $25,250 0.0 50 $25,500 0.0
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment
Operators and Tenders 15 $17,031 0.0 15 $17,188 0.0
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders 4 $16,250 0.0 0 . .
Etchers and Engravers 80 $24,688 21.8 75 $25,000 23.0
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, except Metal and
Plastic 30 $26,333 7.1 25 $26,500 7.7
Paper Goods Machines Setters, Operators, and Tenders 20 $6,750 0.0 4 $26,875 0.0
Tire Builders 25 $21,786 0.0 20 $22,083 0.0
Helpers-Production Workers 20 $28,333 0.0 15 $29,375 0.0
Production Workers, All Other 2,105 $22,355 4.4 1,500 $25,382 5.9
TRANSPORTATION AND MATERIAL MOVING OCCUPATIONS
Supervisors, Transportation and Material Moving
Workers 415 $30,938 8.9 360 $32,281 9.7
Aircraft Pilots and Flight Engineers 270 $50,833 55.1 200 $51,417 51.2
Air Traffic Controllers and Airfield Operations
Specialists 60 $61,250 16.4 50 $62,632 20.0
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.)
SOUTH DAKOTA; 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 40 $15,893 0.0 35 $16,429 0.0
Bus Drivers 900 $13,659 9.5 305 $21,554 6.9
Driver/Sales Workers and Truck Drivers 10,495 $26,009 4.7 7,005 $29,517 4.9
Taxi Drivers and Chauffers 185 $14,038 15.6 80 $19,352 16.7
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other 30 $8,750 41.9 15 $90,694 0.0
Locomotive Engineers and Operators 210 $60,563 11.5 170 $61,771 14.2
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators 4 $46,250 0.0 0 . .
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters 165 $55,750 13.3 140 $60,000 14.5
Subway, Streetcar, and Other Rail Transportation
Workers 35 $14,063 38.9 4 $29,583 0.0
Sailors and Marine Oilers 20 $14,107 0.0 4 $53,750 0.0
Ship and Boat Captains and Operators 20 $30,000 50.0 4 $5,000 0.0
Ship Engineers 4 $43,750 0.0 0 . .
Bridge and Lock Tenders 0 . . 0 . .
Parking Lot Attendants 55 $9,643 0.0 10 $30,357 0.0
Service Station Attendants 310 $16,271 6.8 185 $20,061 7.6
Transportation Inspectors 120 $30,000 22.1 100 $32,188 10.1
Other Transportation Workers 30 $25,750 22.6 20 $40,714 35.0
Conveyor Operators and Tenders 15 $22,917 33.3 15 $22,917 33.3
Crane and Tower Operators 155 $30,707 1.3 115 $31,938 1.8
Dredge, Excavating, and Loading Machine Operators 230 $20,600 0.9 125 $22,500 1.6
Hoist and Winch Operators 45 $40,583 0.0 40 $40,833 0.0
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 885 $22,791 5.1 650 $25,889 5.4
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 630 $18,827 0.0 435 $20,765 0.0
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Materials Movers,
Hand 3,115 $19,539 6.7 1,905 $24,419 7.3
Machine Feeders and Offbearers 85 $23,594 0.0 80 $24,688 0.0
Packers and Packagers, Hand 365 $20,764 5.8 235 $24,440 2.6
Pumping Station Operators 4 $29,375 20.0 4 $29,375 20.0
Refuse and Recyclable Materials Collectors 335 $15,463 2.7 210 $24,554 0.9
Shuttle Car Operators 4 $8,750 0.0 4 $8,750 0.0
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders 0 . . 0 . .
Material Moving Workers, All Other 160 $30,278 10.8 150 $30,741 10.1
