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L^.3 % "so i o — Z'j Area Wage Survey Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Metropolitan Area August 1981 U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Bulletin 3010-37 https://fraser.stlouisfed.org Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis Oklahoma Canadian Pottawatomie Oklahoma City Cleveland McClain SOUTHWEST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY U.S. DEPOSIT TOY CO”- 7 NOV 1 S iso] Preface This bulletin provides results of an August 1981 survey of occupational earnings in the Oklahoma City, Okla., Standard Metropolitan Statistical Area. The survey was made as part of the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ annual area wage survey program. It was conducted by the Bureau’s regional office in Dallas, Tex., under the general direction of Boyd B. O’Neal, Assistant Regional Commissioner for Operations. The survey could not have been accomplished without the cooperation of the many firms whose wage and salary data provided the basis for the statistical information in this bulletin. The Bureau wishes to express sincere appreciation for the cooperation received. Unless specifically identified as copyright, material in this publication is in the public domain and may, with appropriate credit, be reproduced without permission. Note: A current report on occupational earnings in the Oklahoma City area is available for the moving and storage industry (August 1981). Also available are listings of union wage rates for seven selected building trades. Free copies of these are available from the Bureau’s regional offices. (See back cover for addressess.) For sale by the Superintendent of Documents. U S. Government Printing Of fice. Washington, D.C, 20402, GPO Bookstores, or BLS Regional Offices listed on back cover. Price $2.25. Make checks payable to Superintendent of Documents, G.P.O. https://fraser.stlouisfed.org Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis Area Wage Survey Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Metropolitan Area August 1981 U.S. Department of Labor Raymond J. Donovan, Secretary Contents Bureau of Labor Statistics Janet L. Norwood, Commissioner Introduction.................................................................................... October 1981 Tables: Bulletin 3010-37 https://fraser.stlouisfed.org Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis l^rtToj Page Page Earnings, all establishments: A- 1. Weekly earnings of office workers........................... A- 2. Weekly earnings of professional and technical workers.................................................... A- 3. Average weekly earnings of office, professional, and technical workers, by sex......................................................................... A- 4. Hourly earnings of maintenance, toolroom, and powerplant workers......................................... A- 5. Hourly earnings of material movement and custodial workers.................................................... A- 6. Average hourly earnings of maintenance, toolroom, powerplant, material movement, and custodial workers, by sex............................... A- 7. Indexes of earnings and percent increases for selected occupational groups........................ 2 Tables—Continued A- 8. A- 9. 3 5 A-10. 6 A-11. 7 8 9 9 Pay relationships in establishments with paired office clerical occupations........................ Pay relationships in establishments with paired professional and technical occupations............................................................... Pay relationships in establishments with paired maintenance, toolroom, and powerplant occupations ....................................... Pay relationships in establishments with paired material movement and custodial occupations............................................................... 10 10 11 11 Appendixes: A. Scope and method of survey.............................................. 13 B. Occupational descriptions ................................................ 16 C. Job conversion table ........................................................... 28 Introduction This area is 1 of 71 in which the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics conducts surveys of occupational earnings and related benefits. (See list of areas on inside back cover.) In each area, earnings data for selected occupations (A-series tables) are collected annually. Information on establishment practices and supplementary wage benefits (B-series tables) is obtained every third year. This report has no B-series tables. Each year after all individual area wage surveys have been completed, two summary reports are issued. The first brings together data for each metropoli tan area surveyed; the second presents national and regional estimates, projected from individual metropolitan area data, for all Standard Metropoli tan Statistical Areas in the United States, excluding Alaska and Hawaii. A major consideration in the area wage survey program is the need to describe the level and movement of wages in a variety of labor markets, through the analysis of (1) the level and distribution of wages by occupation, and (2) the movement of wages by occupational category and skill level. The program develops information that may be used for many purposes, including wage and salary administration, collective bargaining, and assistance in determining plant location. Survey results also are used by the U.S. Depart ment of Labor to make wage determinations under the Service Contract Act of 1965. A-series tables Tables A-l through A-6 provide estimates of straight-time weekly or hourly earnings for workers in occupations common to a variety of manufacturing and nonmanufacturing industries. Where possible, occupations with related duties (e.g. accounting clerks and payroll clerks) are clustered to facilitate compari son. The occupations are defined in appendix B. For the 31 largest survey areas, tables A-12 through A-17 provide similar data for establishments employing 500 workers or more. https://fraser.stlouisfed.org Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis Beginning in 1981, multilevel jobs are designated numerically instead of alphabetically. A job conversion list is provided in appendix C. Table A-l provides indexes and percent changes in average hourly earnings for office clerical workers, electronic data processing workers, industrial nurses, skilled maintenance trades workers, and unskilled plant workers. Where possible, data are presented for all industries and for manufacturing and nonmanufacturing separately. Data are not presented for skilled maintenance workers in nonmanufacturing because the number of workers employed in this occupational group in nonmanufacturing is too small to warrant separate presentation. This table provides a measure of wage trends after elimination of changes in average earnings caused by employment shifts among establish ments as well as turnover of establishments included in survey samples. For further details, see appendix A. Tables A-8 through A-l 1 provide measures of pay relationships in establish ments. These measures may differ considerably from the pay relationships of overall area averages published in tables A-l through A-6. See appendix A for details. Appendixes Appendix A describes the methods and concepts used in the area wage survey program. It provides information on the scope of the area survey, the area’s industrial composition in manufacturing, and labor-management agree ment coverage. Appendix B provides job descriptions used by Bureau field representatives to classify workers by occupation. Appendix C is an alphabetic to numeric conversion list for all multilevel jobs in the survey. Table A-1. Weekly earnings of office workers In Oklahoma City, Okla., August 1981 Weekly earnings (in dollars)1 Average Occupation and industry division Number of workers hours1 (stand ard) Mean* Median* Middle range* Number of workers receiving straight-time weekly earnings (in dollars) of — 130 and under 140 Secretaries........................................ Manufacturing............................. Nonmanufacturing...................... 1,643 509 1,134 40.0 40.0 39.5 270.50 273.50 269.00 256.00 225.50- 297.50 261.50 232.00- 303.50 253.00 219.50- 289.00 Secretaries I.................................. Manufacturing............................. Nonmanufacturing...................... 480 183 297 40.0 40.0 40.0 243.00 250.50 238.50 239.50 213.00- 266.00 240.50 218.50- 273.50 237.50 207.00- 264.50 - 280 300 320 340 360 380 400 420 440 150 160 170 180 190 200 220 240 260 280 300 320 340 360 380 400 420 440 460 6 6 11 11 27 27 37 4 33 48 3 45 237 65 172 241 102 139 247 62 185 259 72 187 146 67 79 101 46 55 55 24 31 53 27 26 39 13 26 34 9 25 24 7 17 30 1 29 15 3 12 33 4 29 6 6 - 26 26 18 4 14 16 3 13 98 41 57 77 43 34 74 16 58 87 33 54 36 14 22 25 19 6 9 7 2 3 3 - _ _ - - - - - - ~ “ 1 1 4 4 22 58 10 48 25 3 22 16 8 8 9 3 6 10 1 9 13 4 9 9 4 5 10 2 8 11 11 3 3 3 _ 56 22 34 - _ 47 4 43 ” 3 44 12 32 75 33 42 77 27 50 77 29 48 53 27 26 36 15 21 12 5 7 18 7 11 14 5 9 16 2 14 5 2 3 27 1 26 5 2 3 8 8 24 4 20 18 4 14 32 9 23 66 7 59 33 17 16 23 6 17 14 7 7 10 5 5 8 2 6 2 - 2 4 1 3 8 8 14 3 11 11 2 _ _ _ 10 4 6 9 8 1 8 2 6 6 5 1 4 4 ~ 1 1 2 4 3 1 _ _ 11 4 1 3 8 22 - - ' 11 9 _ _ ~ 11 11 11 9 “ - - - ■ - - _ _ - - - - " ■ ■ ' * _ _ - - 21 4 17 - 8 1 7 - - 5 4 3 17 32 24 14 9 9 1 32 3 2 - - - - 3 - - - - - 9 23 18 3 2 4 1 - 3 2 - - - - - - - - - “ “ - “ Secretaries IV............................... Manufacturing............................. Nonmanufacturing....................... 256 65 191 40.0 40.0 40.0 297.50 298.00 297.00 276.00 253.00- 314.00 289.00 259.00- 325.00 273.00 253.00- 307.50 - - Secretaries V................................ Manufacturing............................. Nonmanufacturing....................... 88 33 55 40.0 40.0 39.5 308.00 348.00 284.00 313.50 230.00- 363.50 353.50 324.00- 391.00 230.00 218.50- 325.00 - ~ " - 2 2 ~ 49 52 6 3 _ - - 6 - - - 6 16 4 12 30 6 24 35 4 31 35 4 31 24 - 57 53 35 35 16 16 6 6 14 14 6 4 36 36 44 44 34 34 9 9 5 5 1 1 2 2 ■ - 13 1 7 1 13 4 - 175.00 173.50 165.50- 186.50 Typists II................................................................ Manufacturing............................................... Nonmanufacturing.................................... 156 25 131 39.0 40.0 39.0 205.00 216.50 203.00 197.00 194.00 197.00 188.50- 218.50 185.00- 253.00 189.50- 216.00 ~ 23 23 75 71 36 36 23 23 71 71 156.00 142.00- 166.00 156.00 142.00- 166.00 1 1 47 38.5 157.50 157.50 1 90 279 38.5 38.5 5 4 1 - 8, - 24 - 1 5 4 1 1 1 - - 1 1 43 39.5 186.00 185.00 161.00- 211.00 - Messengers...................................... Nonmanufacturing...................... 74 52 39.5 39.0 169.00 165.50 160.00 152.00- 184.50 160.00 151.50- 172.00 6 6 7 6 16 6 19 16 6 6 5 2 3 3 10 6 1 1 Switchboard operators..................... Nonmanufacturing....................... 87 72 40.0 40.0 207.00 198.50 180.50 170.00- 233.00 180.50 166.00- 203.00 7 7 5 5 1 1 7 7 14 14 18 17 3 1 6 4 8 4 5 4 2 1 2 1 2 1 Switchboard operatorreceptionists.................................. Manufacturing............................. Nonmanufacturing....................... 281 64 217 39.5 40.0 39.5 203.50 206.00 202.50 183.50 168.00- 223.50 200.00 175.00- 231.50 176.50 160.00- 207.50 3 34 9 25 24 4 20 47 4 43 43 11 32 5 4 1 33 14 19 22 4 10 2 2 17 11 6 3 12 3 21 21 3 12 78 70 40.0 40.0 236.50 242.50 227.00 199.50- 271.50 232.00 204.00- 279.00 — - - 1 13 8 17 17 17 17 99 2 2 3 “ 4 4 2 — https://fraser.stlouisfed.org Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis - - - ~ 2 2 - File clerks II................................... 3 - ' - 4 Order clerks...................................... Manufacturing............................ See footnotes at end of tables. - 18 Typists I.................................................................. 225 225 27 2 25 - 14 184.00 167.00- 193.50 173.50 165.00- 197.50 185.00 167.00- 193.50 File clerks I.................................... Nonmanufacturing....................... 41 6 35 - - 186.00 191.00 185.00 162.00 162.00 87 4 83 63 1 1 “ - 14 - 38.5 40.0 38.5 39.0 39.0 55 79 10 69 96 10 86 - - 14 - 435 59 376 268 258 . - 18 12 6 - Manufacturing............................................... Nonmanufacturing.................................... File clerks................................................................... Nonmanufacturing...................... - - - 159.50 146.00- 176.00 159.00 142.00- 176.00 460 and over - 262.50 231.00- 308.50 269.50 238.00- 298.00 262.50 228.00- 318.00 221.00 207.00- 239.00 260 ' 280.50 276.00 283.00 235.00 240 - 40.0 40.0 39.5 40.0 220 8 498 167 331 65 200 “ Secretaries III................................ Manufacturing............................. Nonmanufacturing....................... Stenographers II............................................ 190 - 265.00 271.00 264.00 253.50 180 - 39.5 40.0 39.5 40.0 170 - 300 61 239 158 160 _ Secretaries II................................. Manufacturing............................. Nonmanufacturing...................... Stenographers....................................................... 150 _ “ 247.50 218.50- 290.00 254.50 227.50- 299.00 244.00 213.00- 287.50 234.50 207.00- 319.00 140 - - - - 1 1 “ - - _ “ - — " ~ 1 I 2 1 | 2 2 2 1 9 1 8 - 1 1 3 3 1 1 3 3 - - 3 - “ Table A-1. Weekly earnings of office workers in Oklahoma City, Okla., August 1981 —Continued Occupation and industry division Number of workers Average weekly hours* (stand ard) Weekly earnings (in dollars)* Mean* Median* Middle range* Number of workers receiving straight-time weekly earnings (in dollars) of 130 and under 140 140 150 160 170 180 190 200 220 240 260 280 300 320 340 360 380 400 420 440 150 160 170 180 190 200 220 240 260 280 300 320 340 360 380 400 420 440 460 Order clerks I................................ 46 40.0 209.00 202.00 Order clerks II............................... Manufacturing............................. 32 32 40.0 40.0 276.50 276.50 279.00 227.00- 301.50 279.00 227.00- 301.50 Accounting clerks............................. Manufacturing............................. Nonmanufacturing...................... 1,843 464 1,379 40.0 40.0 39.5 238.00 237.50 238.00 226.00 225.00 228.00 192.00- 267.00 193.00- 261.00 190.50- 271.50 Accounting clerks I....................... Manufacturing............................. 417 37 39.5 40.0 229.00 210.00 207.00 186.50 184.00- 289.00 182.00- 261.00 Accounting clerks II...................... Manufacturing............................. Nonmanufacturing...................... 914 245 669 39.5 40.0 39.5 223.50 212.50 228.00 207.00 202.50 207.00 189.50- 240.00 192.00- 225.50 185.50- 250.00 Accounting clerks III..................... Manufacturing............................. Nonmanufacturing...................... 459 151 308 40.0 40.0 40.0 262.00 258.00 263.50 250.00 234.00- 286.00 246.00 234.00- 290.00 250.00 231.00- 277.00 _ - _ - Accounting clerks IV.................... Manufacturing............................. 53 31 40.0 40.0 353.00 371.00 380.00 298.50- 405.00 ■ 380.00 335.00- 410.00 _ - Payroll clerks.................................... Manufacturing............................. Nonmanufacturing...................... 228 70 158 40.0 40.0 40.0 253.00 246.50 255.50 241.50 211.00- 286.00 232.50 211.00- 286.00 241.50 210.00- 287.50 Key entry operators......................... Manufacturing............................. Nonmanufacturing...................... 737 140 597 40.0 40.0 39.5 223.00 228.50 221.50 211.50 199.50- 241.50 220.00 198.50- 251.00 211.00 200.00- 240.50 Key entry operators I................... Manufacturing............................. Nonmanufacturing...................... 441 121 320 40.0 40.0 39.5 205.50 223.50 199.00 203.00 215.00 202.00 Key entry operators II.................. Nonmanufacturing...................... 296 277 39.5 39.5 248.50 248.00 190.00- 232.00 4 2 13 10 12 _ - . - 7 7 111 11 100 154 51 103 180 72 108 18 1 53 3 52 17 40 6 34 56 8 48 _ - _ - 2 2 _ - _ - _ - _ - 14 14 _ - _ - _ - 5 5 14 14 182.00- 218.50 198.00- 243.00 176.00- 210.00 _ _ - 5 _ 5 14 _ 14 240.00 216.00- 260.00 238.00 216.00- 254.50 _ - _ 4 - - - - - - - 5 5 - 9 9 2 2 3 3 - 1 1 3 3 2 2 - - - - 288 67 221 245 84 161 190 40 150 123 39 84 61 24 37 164 32 132 99 8 91 49 4 45 11 4 7 17 6 11 12 12 4 1 3 4 6 4 6 57 1 29 3 20 - 35 - 21 12 10 - 102 - - - - - - - 96 34 62 113 62 51 201 52 149 130 38 92 66 22 44 17 8 9 12 4 8 23 9 14 80 23 80 23 - 6 6 10 9 1 58 12 46 89 46 43 89 18 71 84 19 65 32 14 18 37 22 15 14 7 7 25 3 22 8 1 7 - - - - _ _ _ - - - _ - 6 - . - 1 - 7 6 2 1 5 1 1 1 3 3 14 6 12 12 1 1 - _ 16 8 8 16 2 14 28 16 12 35 12 23 39 5 34 19 6 13 15 11 4 19 5 14 8 4 4 7 1 6 1 - 1 - 28 _ 28 67 7 60 20 10 10 53 26 27 232 26 206 118 25 93 102 19 83 40 10 30 15 6 9 17 8 9 12 2 10 1 1 1 1 28 28 56 5 51 19 10 9 44 26 18 167 23 144 56 23 33 28 16 12 8 7 1 7 6 1 8 5 3 _ _ - - _ - 11 9 1 1 9 9 65 62 62 60 74 71 32 29 8 8 9 6 12 10 1 - - - - _ _ _ - - - _ - _ - _ - 22 22 45 2 43 58 7 51 _ _ 20 - 22 22 25 2 23 _ - - _ - See footnotes at end of tables. https://fraser.stlouisfed.org Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis 1 460 and over 4 - - - - - 3 3 4 3 3 4 - - 5 2 5 1 6 3 - 6 3 3 5 2 2 3 - 5 2 2 1 _ 1 - - - - - - 3 3 - 5 5 2 2 2 2 2 Table A-2. Weekly earnings of professional and technical workers In Oklahoma City, Okla., August 1981_____ Occupation and industry division Average Number weekly hours1 of workers (standard) Weekly earnings (in dollars)1 Mean* Median* Middle range* Number of workers receiving straight-time weekly earnings (in dollars) of — 140 and under 160 180 160 200 180 320 300 300 280 260 240 220 280 260 240 220 200 360 340 320 229 54 175 39.5 40.0 39.5 482.50 470.00 486.00 473.50 441.50- 530.00 464.50 430.50- 512.00 478.50 446.00- 537.50 1 1 1 Computer systems analysts (business) I....................... 29 40.0 409.00 412.00 385.50- 431.50 1 Computer systems analysts (business) II...................... Manufacturing.................... Nonmanufacturing.............. 105 28 77 40.0 40.0 40.0 462.00 458.00 463.50 461.00 434.50- 479.50 459.00 433.50- 479.50 461.00 438.00- 478.50 Computer systems analysts (business) III..................... Nonmanufacturing............. 95 79 39.5 39.0 527.00 524.50 528.00 513.00- 537.50 536.00 502.50- 537.50 Computer programmers (business).. Manufacturing............................. Nonmanufacturing...................... 319 63 256 39.5 40.0 39.5 371.50 410.00 362.00 364.50 306.00- 423.50 403.00 351.50- 438.00 360.00 280.00- 414.00 Computer programmers (business) I................................ Nonmanufacturing...................... 80 69 39.5 39.5 278.00 268.00 276.00 230.50- 307.50 247.50 230.50- 283.00 - - Computer programmers (business) II............................... Manufacturing............................. Nonmanufacturing...................... 145 34 111 40.0 40.0 39.5 370.50 387.50 365.50 364.00 333.50- 406.50 384.00 354.50- 408.00 360.00 319.50- 397.50 _ - 94 76 40.0 40.0 452.00 442.00 441.50 394.00- 502.00 438.00 379.50- 481.00 - 408 83 325 40.0 40.0 39.5 269.00 287.50 264.00 260.50 230.50- 296.00 278.50 264.50- 307.00 247.50 228.00- 285.50 1 Computer operators I... Nonmanufacturing..... 92 85 40.0 40.0 224.50 222.50 219.50 204.00- 240.00 219.50 195.50- 234.50 1 1 Computer operators II.. Manufacturing........... Nonmanufacturing..... 253 61 192 39.5 40.0 39.5 269.50 287.50 263.50 261.00 233.00- 285.50 278.50 267.50- 305.00 249.00 230.50- 270.50 _ - - - Computer operators III. Nonmanufacturing..... 63 48 40.0 39.5 331.00 339.00 331.00 299.00- 339.50 334.00 302.50- 345.00 _ _ - - Drafters........................... Manufacturing........... 226 188 40.0 40.0 303.50 306.00 300.00 246.50- 333.50 302.00 265.50- 334.00 _ - 2 - Drafters III................... Manufacturing........... 76 61 40.0 40.0 262.00 266.50 240.00 229.00- 315.00 240.00 239.50- 330.00 _ - Computer operators... Manufacturing...... Nonmanufacturing. Drafters IV.................. Manufacturing........... Drafters V. Electronics technicians: Manufacturing......................... See footnotes at end of tables. https://fraser.stlouisfed.org Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis 420 420 440 460 480 520 560 440 460 480 520 560 600 600 and over 1 7 4 3 9 2 7 16 4 12 18 9 9 25 5 20 53 10 43 20 7 13 61 8 53 17 5 12 1 “ 1 - 6 4 7 5 5 - 1 - - - 1 1 5 - 25 4 8 8 5 5 20 5 15 9 1 13 6 7 34 1 9 3 6 19 18 10 53 45 12 1 " 15 2 13 11 3 8 15 3 12 14 3 11 10 4 6 2 1 1 5 22 22 13 13 31 2 29 10 2 8 20 2 18 20 6 14 26 5 21 44 6 38 22 8 14 25 7 18 19 9 10 22 22 13 13 16 15 7 5 5 4 6 5 7 4 2 1 " ' 2 ' - - - - - - _ _ _ - 3 3 13 1 12 13 5 8 15 2 13 28 4 24 17 7 10 15 6 9 9 5 4 5 1 4 2 “ 2 8 - 15 1 14 2 - 1 7 “ ” . . _ _ _ - - - - - 2 2 1 1 4 4 14 13 5 4 10 9 8 6 10 9 9 6 13 11 6 4 10 6 2 1 53 11 42 80 34 46 33 10 23 23 12 11 31 6 25 13 4 9 7 7 8 4 4 - 4 4 “ 2 “ 2 2 ” 2 2 - - - - 38 89 1 88 21 20 24 24 19 19 10 10 8 2 7 7 1 1 - _ 14 - 42 10 32 61 23 38 21 9 12 13 8 5 10 5 5 10 3 7 1 1 4 2 2 - 14 70 1 69 4 4 - 2 - _ _ _ - - 1 - 11 6 5 4 9 5 21 20 3 2 6 6 4 2 - 6 6 14 11 16 8 19 17 15 12 28 23 39 36 43 39 11 11 4 4 8 3 " 5 4 - - 8 6 _ - - - 13 11 16 8 17 15 6 5 3 2 3 3 18 17 - - “ ” 5 5 4 4 “ 4 4 _ _ _ _ _ _ - - _ - - _ - _ _ _ - _ - - - 1 1 - 1 21 1 20 38 _ 1 1 . _ 400 400 380 Computer systems analysts (business)............................. Manufacturing.................... Nonmanufacturing............. Computer programmers (business) III.............. Nonmanufacturing....... 380 360 340 - - - 2 - 1 “ 1 - - 1 1 4 4 ~ ” 6 6 4 4 “ “ 2 - - 4 4 - - - - - " - - - 2 - - 2 2 6 4 23 19 33 30 22 19 ■ - - - - - 2 3 6 - 8 1 2 - - 4 - - - - - 1 - 1 - 1 1 2 15 5 5 3 1 - - - - 109 97 40.0 40.0 323.50 325.50 306.50 291.50- 335.00 306.50 291.50- 335.00 _ _ _ _ _ - - - - 26 40.0 388.00 384.50 348.50- 414.00 - - - 35 40.0 393.50 393.00 382.00- 416.00 - - - 5 Table A-3. Average weekly earnings of office, professional, and technical workers, by sex, In Oklahoma City, Okla., August 1981 Average (mean3) Sex,3 occupation, and industry division Number of workers Weekly hours1 (stand ard) Weekly earnings (in dollars)' Office occupations women Secretaries................................................................ Nonmanufacturing............................................... Secretaries II......................................................... Average (mean3) Sex,3 occupation, and industry division Weekly hours1 (stand ard) Weekly earnings (in dollars)' 265 64 201 39.5 40.0 39.5 204.50 206.00 204.00 61 53 40.0 40.0 220.00 225.00 Order clerks I......................................................... 46 40.0 209.00 Accounting clerks..................................................... Nonmanufacturing............................................... 1,628 392 1,236 39.5 40.0 39.5 237.50 241.00 236.50 Accounting clerks I....................... .............. 348 39.5 229.00 812 619 39.5 40.0 39.5 223.50 216.00 226.00 430 144 286 40.0 40.0 40.0 260.50 257.00 262.00 30 40.0 369.50 Switchboard operatorreceptionists .......................................................... Manufacturing...................................................... 1,616 507 1,109 40.0 40.0 39.5 270.50 273.50 269.00 480 183 297 40.0 40.0 40.0 243.00 250 50 238.50 Nonmanufacturing............................................... 297 59 238 39.5 40.0 39.5 264.50 270 00 263.00 Secretaries III........................................................ Manufacturing...................................................... Nonmanufacturing................................................ 495 167 328 40.0 40.0 39.5 280.50 276.00 283.00 Secretaries IV........................................................ Manufacturing...................................................... Nonmanufacturing................................................ 253 65 188 40.0 40.0 40.0 297.00 298.00 296.50 Secretaries V......................................................... Manufacturing...................................................... Nonmanufacturing............................................... 88 33 55 40.0 40.0 39.5 308.00 348.00 284.00 158 40.0 253.50 65 40.0 235.00 Manufacturing...................................................... 435 59 376 38.5 40.0 38.5 186.00 191.00 185.00 279 38.5 175.00 156 25 131 39.0 40.0 39.0 205.00 216.50 203.00 File clerks.................................................................. Nonmanufacturing............................................... 240 230 38.5 38.5 157.50 157.00 File clerks I............................................................ Nonmanufacturing............................................... 211 211 38.5 38.5 155.00 155.00 52 39.0 160.00 Nonmanufacturing................................................ 85 70 40.0 40.0 206.00 197.00 Average (mean3) Sex,3 occupation, and industry division Weekly hours1 (stand ard) Weekly earnings (in dollars)' 85 66 40.0 40.0 385.50 384.00 77 64 40.0 40.0 453.00 442.50 Nonmanufacturing................................................ 245 53 192 40.0 40.0 39.5 274.50 289.50 270.00 Nonmanufacturing................................................ 40 38 40.0 40.0 220.50 218.00 153 40 113 39.5 40.0 39.5 268.50 286.00 262 50 52 41 39.5 39.5 333.00 340.00 201 174 40 0 40.0 309.50 61 52 40.0 40.0 272.00 275.00 106 96 40.0 40.0 324.00 325.00 34 40.0 394.00 81 39.5 305.00 145 30 115 40.0 40.0 40.0 253.50 284.00 245.50 45 40 40.0 40.0 221.00 217.50 93 72 39.5 39.5 266.00 259.00 25 40.0 245.00 Computer programmers Computer operators II......................................... Manufacturing...................................................... Accounting clerks IV: 207 Nonmanufacturing............................................... 141 40.0 40.0 40.0 Nonmanufacturing............................................... 640 140 500 39.5 40.0 39.5 221.50 228 50 219.50 406 121 285 40.0 40.0 39.5 205.50 223.50 198.00 245.50 243.00 247.00 Electronics technicians: Professional and technical Professional and technical occupations - men Computer systems analysts (business): 40.0 466.50 205 41 164 40.0 40.0 40.0 395.00 417.00 389.50 43 34 40.0 40.0 309.50 300.00 Nonmanufacturing................................................ Computer programmers Nonmanufacturing............................................... See footnotes at end of tables. https://fraser.stlouisfed.org Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis of workers Computer programmers Order clerks............................................................... Manufacturing...................................................... Payroll clerks............................................................. Stenographers II................................................... Number of workers 6 Drafters...................................................................... Table A-4. Hourly earnings of maintenance, toolroom, and powerplant workers in Oklahoma City, Okla., August 1981 Hourly earnings (in dollars)4 Occupation and industry division Number of workers Mean* Median* Middle range* 31 8.79 8.08 7.60- 9.56 189 182 11.64 11.67 12.84 10.27-12.99 12.99 10.27-12.99 216 193 9.07 8.83 8.91 8.06- 9.60 8.65 7.95- 9.55 473 112 361 10.75 9.12 11.25 11.45 8.75-12.85 8.75 8.11- 9.50 12.85 9.88-12.85 142 142 11.58 11.58 12.72 10.06-12.99 12.72 10.06-12.99 Number of workers receiving straight-time hourly earnings (in dollars) of — 5.00 and under 5.25 5.50 6.00 5.75 5.50 5.25 5.75 6.25 6.25 6.00 6.75 6.50 6.75 6.50 7.00 10.56 7.18-12.76 12.29 11.17-12.76 6.75 6.62- 7.41 7.75 8.00 8.50 9.00 9.50 10.00 10.50 7.25 7.75 8.00 8.50 9.00 9.50 10.00 10.50 11.00 11.50 12.00 6 1 _ 3 2 7 _ _ 6 2 _ _ 12.50 _ _ 4 _ - 2 2 127 127 - - 4 4 2 2 - _ _ _ _ 8 8 1 1 1 1 15 15 16 16 1 1 _ 8 8 2 2 5 _ 1 1 2 _ _ _ _ _ 1 1 6 6 3 3 18 18 _ 11 11 15 15 39 39 15 15 5 5 51 51 9 9 18 14 19 _ 11 5 _ _ _ - - - 2 15 16 9 7 8 3 5 37 2 35 - 5 43 28 15 - _ 66 35 31 17 - 12 2 10 211 15 196 6 _ 3 3 17 _ 12 11 1 15 _ 4 4 2 _ 2 2 5 5 11 11 16 16 14 14 8 8 9 9 - 77 77 . - 18 18 - _ - 9 9 - 11 5 5 _ 6 6 - - 6 - - 6 - See footnotes at end of tables. https://fraser.stlouisfed.org Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis 13.50 7.50 7.50 Maintenance mechanics 9.91 11.93 6.92 13.00 13.00 7.25 _ Maintenance mechanics 62 37 25 11.00 11.50 12.00 12.50 7.00 7 2 2 2 2 _ - 6 6 - - - 1 1 - - 5 3 2 3 2 1 - - - - - - 4 4 - - - 6 - - - Table A-5. Hourly earnings of material movement and custodial workers In Oklahoma City, Okla., August 1981 Hourly earnings (in dollars)4 Occupation and industry division Number of work are Mean1 Median1 Middle range1 Number of workers receiving straight-time hourly earnings (in dollars) of 3.25 and under 3.50 3.50 3.75 4.00 4.25 4.50 4.75 5.00 5.50 6.00 6.50 7.00 7.50 8.00 8.50 9.00 9.50 3.75 4.00 4.25 4.50 4.75 5.00 5.50 6.00 6.50 7.00 7.50 8.00 8.50 9.00 9.50 10.00 10.50 11.00 11.50 10.00 10.50 11.00 11.50 12.00 12.50 Truckdrivers...................................... Manufacturing............................. Nonmanufacturing...................... 1,776 262 1,514 8.19 7.51 8.30 7.99 5.00-12.27 7.99 7.84- 8.09 8.00 4.90-12.76 _ - 14 14 69 69 73 4 69 95 95 129 18 111 43 43 147 8 139 66 13 53 104 2 102 23 6 17 22 3 19 115 113 2 142 93 49 Truckdrivers, light truck................ Nonmanufacturing...................... 235 208 4.97 4.97 4.70 4.25- 6.25 4.70 4.25- 6.25 _ - 14 14 14 14 11 11 40 40 55 37 13 13 1 1 27 18 60 60 _ - _ - _ . . . - - - - Truckdrivers, medium truck.......... Nonmanufacturing...................... 745 719 8.41 8.49 6.80 4.50-12.76 8.80 4.50-12.76 _ _ - 62 58 55 55 74 74 25 . 25 42 34 31 27 28 28 2 2 _ - 10 - . - 55 55 - 25 25 - 23 23 1 1 Truckdrivers, tractor-trailer........... Nonmanufacturing...................... 445 428 10.17 10.27 9.87 9.51-12.76 9.87 9.51-12.76 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ - - - - - - 8 8 4 4 4 - 11 9 7 2 55 49 1 1 2 2 189 189 . - 9 9 Shippers............................................ 110 6.40 6.25 6.25- 6.58 - - 2 - - - - - 10 64 29 - - 2 - - Receivers.......................................... Manufacturing............................. Nonmanufacturing...................... 196 62 134 7.02 7.18 6.94 6.25 5.50- 8.12 6.87 5.60- 8.39 6.25 5.25- 8.12 1 1 1 1 6 2 4 2 2 _ - _ - 8 7 1 30 3 27 11 5 6 58 8 50 13 12 1 1 1 7 7 - 13 3 10 2 2 - Shippers and receivers.................... Non manufacturing...................... 90 73 6.31 6.25 5.50 4.95- 9.47 5.00 4.50- 9.47 _ 14 14 _ _ _ - 11 11 13 13 3 3 8 - 6 - - 3 - 2 2 . - 6 6 _ - Warehousemen................................ Manufacturing............................. Nonmanufacturing...................... 300 199 101 7.65 7.43 8.07 7.34 6.89- 8.45 7.34 6.88- 7.96 8.45 7.25- 8.45 _ 2 _ - 6 3 3 34 31 3 37 22 15 90 84 6 14 7 7 Order fillers....................................... Nonmanufacturing...................... 1,220 1,040 6.58 6.65 Shipping packers.............................. 95 Material handling laborers................ Manufacturing............................. Nonmanufacturing...................... - 26 26 2 _ 2 212 _ 212 1 _ 1 5 2 3 . . _ - - - - - - 34 34 - - 118 118 - 3 - - - - - _ - 10 10 13 13 - . _ - 20 20 _ - _ - _ - 24 24 . - - - - - - - - 59 19 40 14 10 4 18 15 3 24 6 18 . _ . . . . _ _ _ _ _ _ - - - - - - 43 4 38 16 170 170 . 70 70 . . . . - - - - - - - - - _ _ _ _ _ - - - - - _ _ _ - - - - 2 - - - 6.25 4.35- 8.76 6.25 4.35- 8.52 _ _ - 59 33 114 92 32 22 10 - 37 17 42 26 360 357 35 35 7 7 _ - 155 143 - 48 48 6.50 6.63 6.25- 6.82 - - - - - - - 12 10 9 45 11 1 2 3 2 - - 421 266 155 6.74 6.59 7.01 6.40 5.77- 8.47 6.40 6.12- 7.22 7.18 3.45- 9.75 44 1 _ - - 1 - 14 13 1 17 17 - _ 44 2 2 - - 19 12 7 14 14 - 150 138 12 1 1 - 29 9 20 15 11 4 12 11 1 13 13 - 12 8 4 74 13 61 4 4 - Forklift operators.............................. Manufacturing............................. Nonmanufacturing...................... 568 329 239 9.05 9.05 9.05 9.75 7.72-10.32 10.14 6.46-10.93 9.37 8.11- 9.75 _ _ _ _ - - - - - - - 2 2 - 1 1 - 3 2 1 5 5 - 13 9 4 80 69 11 9 7 2 22 4 18 38 20 18 39 1 38 13 1 12 38 4 34 69 1 68 106 106 - Guards............................................... Manufacturing............................. 618 146 4.72 7.54 3.65 3.44- 5.03 7.80 4.91-10.68 242 2 109 - 27 4 28 10 16 14 9 - 19 15 36 9 35 9 10 3 11 6 3 1 _ 7 7 26 26 3 3 _ - Guards I......................................... Manufacturing............................. 549 116 4.46 7.24 3.55 3.44- 4.38 5.63 4.40-11.43 242 2 109 - 27 4 28 10 16 14 9 - 19 15 14 9 18 9 10 3 11 6 3 1 _ 6 6 _ _ - Janitors, porters, and cleaners........ Manufacturing............................. Non manufacturing...................... See footnotes at end of tables. 1,291 280 1,011 5.07 8.09 4.23 4.30 3.55- 5.15 9.10 5.51-10.56 4.11 3.50- 4.85 237 120 2 118 66 8 58 153 7 146 109 10 99 70 1 69 63 9 54 228 33 195 37 24 13 24 14 10 11 10 1 17 17 - 5 5 - 2 4 - - - 2 4 - https://fraser.stlouisfed.org Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis 24 3 3 - 8 _ 430 - - - - 430 - _ 237 - _ - - - 34 24 _ - - - _ - - - 34 312 312 2 2 - - 12.00 12.50 13.00 - . - - - - - 115 97 18 _ _ 15 _ - - - - - " 15 _ _ _ - 27 27 _ - 10 10 - - _ _ _ _ - - - 27 27 _ - 10 10 - - _ 5 _ _ _ _ _ - - 140 140 - - - - - - - - - 5 - - Table A-6. Average hourly earnings of maintenance, toolroom, powerplant, material movement, and cuatodlal workers, by aex, In Oklahoma City, Okla., August 1981 Sex,* occupation, and industry division Number of workers Average (mean*) hourly earnings (in dollars)4 Number of workers Sex,* occupation, and induatry division Maintenance, toolroom, and powerplant occupations - men Maintenance electricians....................................................... Maintenance mechanics (machinery)......................................................................... Average (mean1) hourly earnings On dollars)1 697 675 8.22 8.28 436 419 10.16 10.26 85 6.45 161 45 116 7.09 7.45 6.95 Average (mean*) hourly earnings (in dollars)* Number of workers Sex,* occupation, and industry division 544 132 4.75 7.53 479 106 4.49 7.23 747 162 565 5.11 7.35 4.39 27 8.68 189 182 11.64 11.67 182 8.98 457 96 361 10.81 9.17 11.25 75 62 6.49 6.45 occupations - women 142 142 11.58 11.58 218 155 7.66 7.44 Truckdrivers............................................................................ 78 74 8.78 9.03 62 37 25 9.91 11.93 6.92 996 905 6.65 6.71 Order fillers............................................................................. 224 6.26 47 6.90 6.69 6.47 7.04 71 4.35 Nonmanufacturing............................................................ 403 250 153 67 4.10 Nonmanufacturing............................................................ 548 312 236 9.00 8.99 9.02 532 434 4.98 3.96 Nonmanufacturing............................................................ Receivers................................................................................ Nonmanufacturing............................................................ Maintenance mechanics Material movement and custodial occupations - men 1,688 258 1,430 7 57 8.27 177 5 05 5.07 Guards I............................................................................... Manufacturing................................................................... Nonmanufacturing....................................... ..................... Janitors, porters, and cleaners.............................................. Nonmanufacturing............................................................ See footnotes at end of tables. Table A-7. Indexes of earnings and percent Increases for selected occupational groups, Oklahoma City, Okla., selected periods Period* Skilled mainte nance Unskilled plant Office clerical 134.9 147.2 131.6 145.5 0 o o c) Skilled mainte nance Unskilled plant Office clerical Electronic data processing 132.0 146.5 140.8 155.9 135.2 150.6 138.4 151.7 0 c) 134.3 149.3 138.0 151.1 o o 133.2 148.0 5.5 c) c) 7.9 4.7 6.2 c) o o 4.1 5.4 c) « 4.8 8.9 8.2 8.8 7.3 7.9 8.9 9.4 12.8 11.2 7.6 7.0 7.6 8.7 9.7 7.8 10.5 15.9 9.5 c) c) c) c) o c) c) o o 9.3 8.6 8.7 9.1 9.1 10.2 9.3 10.6 11.1 10.9 10.0 10.6 6.0 5.3 11.2 10.0 10.3 9.1 11.7 10.8 8.9 7.5 6.7 7.6 8.5 12.8 10.6 o c) o o c) c) o 0 c) (*) c) c) o o 0 c) 0 0 12.6 11.6 9.8 8.9 7.5 9.9 9.5 9.7 11.0 10.3 9.5 13.2 5.2 10.6 9.1 12.9 14.3 10.7 8.1 7.5 8.8 7.2 8.2 9.3 9.7 12.8 11.4 0 c) c) c) c) 8.1 10.5 15.8 9.6 o c) 0 c) <•) o 0 o c) 11.2 10.3 9.6 6.2 3.5 12.0 6.8 9.2 7.8 Industrial nurses See footnotes at end of tables. https://fraser.stlouisfed.org Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis Electronic data processing Office clerical Indexes (August 1977=100): August 1981....................................................................................................... Percent increases: July 1972 to July 1973....................................................................................... July 1973 to August 1974: 13-month increase......................................................................................... Annual rate of increase................................................................................. August 1974 to August 1975................................................................ ........... August 1975 to August 1976............................................................................ August 1976 to August 1977......................................................... ................. August 1977 to August 1978............................................................................ August 1978 to August 1979............................................................................ August 1979 to August 1980............................................................................ Nonmanufacturing Manufacturing All industries Electronic data processing 9 Industrial nurses Industrial nurses Unskilled plant 132.7 143.1 Table A-8. Pay relationships in establishments with paired office clerical occupations, Oklahoma City, Okla., August 1981 Occupation for which average earnings equal 100 Occupation for which earnings are compared Ste nogra phers Stacretaries Secretaries I.................................................................................................... _......... ............ Secretanes II............................................................................................................................ Secretaries III.......................................................................................................................... Sectaries IV......................................................................................................................... Secretaries V............. ............................................................................................................ Stenographers ll...................................................................................................................... Typists 1................................................................................................................................... Typists II.................................................................................................................................. File clerks 1............................................................................................................................... File clerks II............................................ ....... .......... ....... ...................... ................................ Messengers............................................................................................................................ Switchboard operators....................................................................................... Switchboard operatorreceptionists.......................................................................................................... Order clerks 1......................................................................... Order clerks II........................................................................................ .............................. Accounting clerks 1............................................................................................. .................... Accounting clerks II................................................................................................................. Accounting clerks III............................... .......................... ..................................................... Accounting clerks IV............................................................................................................... Payroll clerks........................................................................................................... Key entry operators 1......................................................................................................... Key entry operators II............................................................................................................. Typists 1 II III IV V II I II 100 111 121 135 151 o 72 84 68 o 69 90 90 100 115 125 133 (”) 73 85 o 0 63 82 83 87 100 114 126 c) 71 74 65 72 61 82 74 80 88 100 107 o o 66 59 64 53 73 66 75 79 93 100 o 65 59 56 o 45 65 c) o o c) c) 100 w o o 0 67 <*> 139 136 141 <•) 155 o 100 o 86 0 c) <•) 120 117 135 150 170 c) c) 100 (•) (•) 87 112 94 o 113 85 93 104 126 102 83 96 90 o ci o 86 100 o 101 79 97 89 <•) 98 64 77 95 100 90 75 83 73 72 0 M 71 86 84 80 67 74 72 0 o o 65 76 78 70 66 71 File clerks I II 147 o 155 170 178 o 116 m 100 118 97 c) c) o 139 157 o <*> o c) 85 100 c) c) Switch Switch board MesOrder clerks board opera senopera tor gers tors -recep I II tionists 146 157 165 187 222 149 <•) 115 103 <•) 100 134 o 132 119 132 121 120 o c) o o o o <•> o c) c) o c) c) c) o 114 c) 109 « 107 102 127 116 123 115 ' c) 123 154 143 149 c) o 0 0 0 145 o 119 118 145 129 136 99 113 c) 123 113 118 o 130 112 133 0 127 more than) the earnings of Secretaries I occupations compared. Earnings for an occupation in the table stub are expressed as a percent of the earnings for an occupation in the column heading at the point where the data lines for the two intersect. For example, reading across the Secretaries II row, the 111 in the Secretaries I column indicates that Secretaries II average 111 percent of (or 11 percent Accounting clerks I Payroll clerks II III IV Key entry operators I II 112 122 122 137 153 o o 89 o c) 74 100 106 111 112 136 140 (*) 76 84 76 83 83 o o o c) 138 C) C) c) o (•) o (•) o 89 C) 103 o C) C) o o C) o («) <•) 118 C) 157 C) C) (*) c) C) 88 o 92 95 107 117 130 141 154 (•) 93 98 79 86 81 105 96 100 105 117 131 87 C) 81 65 70 67 91 79 (*) 100 119 129 (*) C) (•) C) (•) 69 75 98 99 111 126 142 (*) 84 85 69 77 74 91 120 127 133 149 152 (•) 88 101 81 89 85 99 104 104 121 135 141 (•) 77 89 75 («) 79 94 c) 0 c) 105 95 110 133 110 101 106 100 C) 110 78 100 113 137 114 101 97 C) 100 o 91 («) 100 0 80 93 0 93 84 o 128 104 («) 100 117 (•) o 133 94 119 100 94 125 86 100 121 129 108 91 108 88 (*) 108 (*) 83 100 117 94 81 94 73 (•) (•) (*) 77 85 100 86 69 o 88 89 108 75 93 106 117 100 86 91 99 94 119 107 110 124 146 116 100 118 103 (*) (•) 84 93 107 (•) 110 85 100 96 106 C) o 113 107 o See appendix A for method of computation. Also see footnotes at end of tables. Table A-9. Pay relationships In establishments with paired professional and technical occupations, Oklahoma City, Okla., August 1981 Occupation for which average earnings equal 100 Occupation for which earnings are compared Computer systems analysts (business) 1 II Computer systems analysts (business) I.............................................................................................. 100 84 Computer systems analysts (business) II.............................................................................................. 100 119 Computer systems analysts (business) III.............................................................................................. 119 c) Computer programmers (business) I............................................................................................... 67 c) Computer programmers (business) II.............................................................................................. 86 78 Computer programmers (business) III............................................................................................. <•) 89 Computer operators I................................................................................... 54 49 Computer operators II.................................................................................. 68 58 Computer operators III ................................................................................ c) 72 Drafters III..................................................................................................... o o Drafters IV ................................................................................................... 99 74 Drafters V............................................................................ ... . c) c) See table A-8 for description of these pay relationships and appendix A for method of computation. Also see footnotes at end of tables. https://fraser.stlouisfed.org Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis Computer programmers (business) III I II III Computer operators i II Drafters III III IV V C) (•) 116 (*) 187 148 84 149 129 112 203 173 100 o 161 130 209 199 156 (•) <•) 100 86 69 130 112 83 (•) 62 116 100 81 153 136 106 («) 77 48 50 64 145 77 90 120 124 65 73 94 100 193 52 62 78 162 83 (•) (•) 100 128 71 79 (•) 98 82 73 « o o c) 121 141 (■> 83 c) o c) <•) o c) 126 102 122 136 100 C) (*) o 55 o 10 o 100 (•) (•) 100 130 150 182 (■) («) (*) (•) (•) 77 100 67 84 119 100 Table A-IO.Pay relationships In establishments with paired maintenance, toolroom, and powerplant occupations, Oklahoma City, Okla., August 1981 Occupation for which average earnings equal 100 Mechanics Occupation for which earnings are compared Electricians Carpenters 100 Maintenance carpenters........................................................................................................ 0 Maintenance electricians....................................................................................................... Maintenance mechanics <•) (machinery).......................................................................................................................... Maintenance mechanics 108 (motor vehicles).................................................................................................................. 0 Tool and die makers............................................................................................................... n Stationary engineers............................................................................................................... See table A-8 for description of these pay relationships and appendix A for method of computation. Also see footnotes at end of tables. Stationary engineers Tool and die makers Motor vehicles Machinery <*) 100 c) 102 93 103 o 98 C) 101 98 100 104 91 92 97 102 99 96 109 109 100 102 101 98 100 98 100 99 Table A-11.Pay relationships in establishments with paired material movement and custodial occupations, Oklahoma City, Okla., August 1981 Occupation for which average earnings equal 100 Truckdrivers Occupation for which earnings are compared Light truck Medium truck Tractortrailer c) c) 100 97 o 100 103 « c) 0 o 103 94 112 c) o « 0 101 o 97 97 o o (•> <•> Shipping packers............................................................... 94 96 « Matenal handling laborers................................................. 97 o o Forklift operators................................................................ 73 76 o Guards I............................................................................... 78 78 o See table A-8 for description of these pay relationships and appendix A for method of computation. Also see footnotes at end of tables. Truckdrivers, light truck...................................................... Truckdrivers, medium truck................................................ Truckdrivers, tractor-trailer................................................. Shippers.............................................................................. Receivers............................................................................ Shippers and receivers ...................................................... Warehousemen.................................................................. https://fraser.stlouisfed.org Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis 100 Shippers o o <•> 100 101 (*) (•) (•) (’) (•) 100 (•) 96 Receivers 89 97 106 99 100 o 99 97 107 96 100 80 96 11 Shippers and receivers o « o o o 100 c) o 0 o o 0 88 Warehouse men Order fillers o 99 « c) 101 o 100 p) 103 103 o 103 o 112 89 « 84 104 o 80 108 100 100 « 95 100 Shipping packers o 0 0 <•) 93 c) <•) 93 100 C) 101 o 89 Material han dling laborers <•) 107 104 o 104 o 119 100 o 100 107 o 89 Guards Forklift operators c) c) 103 100 100 <•> 96 100 99 94 100 95 « I o 132 138 0 125 o o pi <•) C) 105 Janitors, por ters, and cleaners 100 o 128 128 104 104 114 125 105 113 113 C) 109 92 100 Footnotes 1 Standard hours reflect the workweek for which employees receive their regular straight-time salaries (exclusive of pay for overtime at regular and/or premium rates), and the earnings correspond to these weekly hours. * The mean is computed for each job by totaling the earnings of all workers and dividing by the number of workers. The median designates position—half of the workers receive the same or more and half receive the same or less than the rate shown. The middle range is defined by two rates of pay; one-fourth of the workers earn the same or less than the lower of these rates and one-fourth earn the same or more than the higher rate. ’ Earnings data relate only to workers whose sex identification was provided by the establishment. 4 Excludes premium pay for overtime and for work on weekends, holidays, and late shifts. * Estimates for periods ending prior to 1976 relate to men only for skilled maintenance and unskilled plant workers. All other estimates relate to men and women. * Data do not meet publication criteria or data not available. https://fraser.stlouisfed.org Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis 12 Appendix A. Scope and Method of Survey In each of the 71 areas1 currently surveyed, the Bureau obtains wages and related benefits data from representative establishments within six broad industry divisions: Manufacturing; transportation, communication, and other public utilities; wholesale trade; retail trade; finance, insurance, and real estate; and services. Government operations and the construction and extractive industries are excluded. Small establishments—generally those with fewer than 50 employees—are excluded because they have few incumbents in the occupations studied. Appendix table 1 shows the number of establishments and workers estimated to be within the scope of this survey, as well as the number actually studied. Bureau field representatives obtain data by personal visits at 3-year intervals. In each of the two intervening years, information on employment and occupational earnings only is collected by a combination of personal visit, mail questionnaire, and telephone interview from establishments participating in the previous survey. A sample of the establishments in the scope of the survey is selected for study prior to each personal visit survey. This sample, minus establishments which go out of business or are no longer within the industrial scope of the survey, is retained for the following two annual surveys. In most cases, establishments new to the area are not considered in the scope of the survey until the selection of a sample for a personal visit survey. The sampling procedures involve detailed stratification of all establishments within the scope of an individual area survey by industry and number of employees. From this stratified universe a probability sample is selected, with each establishment having a predetermined chance of selection. To obtain optimum accuracy at minimum cost, a greater proportion of large than small establishments is selected. When data are combined, each establishment is weighted according to its probability of selection so that unbiased estimates are generated. For example, if one out of four establishments is selected, it is given a weight of 4 to represent itself plus three others. An alternate of the same original probability is chosen in the same industry-size classification if data are not available from the original sample member. If no suitable substitute is available, additional weight is assigned to a sample member that is similar to the missing unit. Occupations and earnings Occupations selected for study are common to a variety of manufacturing and nonmanufacturing industries, and are of the following types: (1) Office clerical; (2) professional and technical; (3) maintenance, toolroom, and powerplant; and (4) material https://fraser.stlouisfed.org Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis movement and custodial. Occupational classification is based on a uniform set of job descriptions designed to take account of interestablishment variation in duties within the same job. Occupations selected for study are listed and described in appendix B. Unless otherwise indicated, the earnings data following the job titles are for all industries combined. Earnings data for some of the occupations listed and described, or for some industry divisions within the scope of the survey, are not presented in the Aseries tables because either (1) data were insufficient to provide meaningful statistical results, or (2) there is possibility of disclosure of individual establishment data. Separate men’s and women’s earnings data are not presented when the number of workers not identified by sex is 20 percent or more of the men or women identified in an occupation. Earnings data not shown separately for industry divisions are included in data for all industries combined. Likewise, for occupations with more than one level, data are included in the overall classification when a subclassification is not shown or information to subclassify is not available. Occupational employment and earnings data are shown for full-time workers, i.e., those hired to work a regular weekly schedule. Earnings data exclude premium pay for overtime and for work on weekends, holidays, and late shifts. Nonproduction bonuses are excluded, but cost-of-living allowances and incentive bonuses are included. Weekly hours for office clerical and professional and technical occupations refer to the standard workweek (rounded to the nearest half hour) for which employees receive regular straight-time salaries (exclusive of pay for overtime at regular and/or premium rates). Average weekly earnings for these occupations are rounded to the nearest half dollar. Most A-series tables provide distributions of workers by earnings; changes in the size of earnings intervals are indicated by heavy vertical lines. These surveys measure the level of occupational earnings in an area at a particular time. Changes in an occupational average over time reflect, in addition to earnings changes, factors such as changes in proportions of workers employed by high- or lowwage firms, or high-wage workers advancing to better jobs and being replaced by new workers at lower rates. Such shifts in employment could decrease an occupational average even though most establishments in an area increase wages during the year. Changes in earnings of occupational groups, shown in table A-7, are better indicators of wage trends than are earnings changes for individual jobs within the groups. Average earnings reflect composite, areawide estimates. Industries and establish ments differ in pay level and job staffing, and thus contribute differently to the estimates for each job. Pay averages may fail to reflect accurately the wage differential among jobs in individual establishments. Average pay levels for men and women in selected occupations should not be assumed to reflect differences in pay of the sexes within individual establishments. Factors which may contribute to differences include progression within established rate ranges (only the rates paid incumbents are collected) and performance of specific duties within the general survey job descriptions. Job descriptions used to classify employees in these surveys usually are more generalized than those used in individual establish ments and allow for minor differences among establishments in specific duties performed. Occupational employment estimates represent the total in all establishments within the scope of the study and not the number actually surveyed. Because occupational structures among establishments differ, estimates of occupational employment obtained from the sample of establishments studied serve only to indicate the relative importance of the jobs studied. These differences in occupational structure do not affect materially the accuracy of the earnings data. Wage trends for selected occupational groups Indexes in table A-7 measure wages at a given time, expressed as a percent of wages during the base period. Subtracting 100 from the index yields the percent change in wages from the base period to the date of the index. The percent increases in table A-7 relate to wage changes between the indicated dates. Annual rates of increase, where shown, reflect the amount of increase for 12 months when the time span between surveys was other than 12 months. These computations are based on the assumption that wages increased at a constant rate between surveys. The indexes and percent increases are based on changes in average hourly earnings of men and women in establishments reporting the trend jobs in both the current and previous year (matched establishments). The data are adjusted to remove the effects on average earnings of employment shifts among establishments and turnover of establish ments included in survey samples. The percent increases, however, are still affected by factors other than wage increases. Turnover may affect an establishment average for an occupation when workers are paid under plans providing a range of wage rates for individual jobs. In periods of increased hiring, for example, new employees may enter at the bottom of the range, depressing the average without a change in wage rates. Occupations used to compute wage trends are: Office clerical Secretaries Stenographers, I and II Typists, I and II File clerks, I, II, and III Messengers Switchboard operators Order clerks, I and II Accounting clerks, I, II, III, and IV Payroll clerks Key entry operators, I and II Electronic data processing Computer systems analysts, I, II, and III https://fraser.stlouisfed.org Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis Computer programmers, I, II, and III Computer operators, I, II, and III Industrial nurses Registered industrial nurses Skilled maintenance Carpenters Electricians Painters Machinists Mechanics (machinery) Mechanics (motor vehicle) Pipefitters Tool and die makers Unskilled plant Janitors, porters, and cleaners Material handling laborers Percent changes for individual areas in the program are computed as follows: 1- Average earnings are computed for each occupation for the 2 years being compared. The averages are derived from earnings in those establishments which are in the survey both years; it is assumed that employment remains unchanged. 2. Each occupation is assigned a weight based on its proportionate employment in the occupational group. 3- These weights are used to compute group averages. Each occupation’s average earnings (computed in step 1) are multiplied by its weight. The products are totaled to obtain a group average. 4. The ratio of group averages for 2 consecutive years is computed by dividing the average for the current year by the average for the earlier year. The result— expressed as a percent—less 100 is the percent change. The index is computed by adding 100 to the most recent percent increase, multiplying the total by the previous year’s index number, and dividing the product by 100 to obtain the current index value. For a more detailed description of the method used to compute these wage trends, see “Improving Area Wage Survey Indexes,” Monthly Labor Review, January 1973, pp. 52 57. Pay relationships in establishments Tables A-8 through A-11 compare average pay of occupations in individual establishments. These comparisons, expressed as pay relatives (pay for one of the occupations equals 100), yield different results than comparisons of overall survey averages, such as those shown in tables A-1 through A-6. The latter reflect differences in contributions to the survey averages by establishments with disparate pay levels; the pay relative comparisons are not affected by such differences. Establishment practices and supplementary wage provisions The methods of computing and presenting pay relatives have changed since the last survey in this area. The following procedures are now used to compute relatives in tables A-8 through A-11: 1. Establishments employing workers in both of the paired occupations were identified. Tabulations on selected establishment practices and supplementary wage provisions (B-series tables) are not presented in this bulletin. Information for these tabulations is collected at 3-year intervals. These tabulations on minimum entrance salaries for inexperienced office workers; shift differentials; scheduled weekly hours and days; paid holidays; paid vacations; and health, insurance, and pension plans are presented (in the B-series tables) in previous bulletins for this area. 2. Pay levels (averages) for the two occupations were weighted by the combined employment of both jobs to reflect each establishment’s contribution to the totals used in this comparison. 1 Includes 70 areas surveyed under the Bureau’s regular program plus Poughkeepsie-KingstonNewburgh, N.Y., which is surveyed under contract. In addition, the Bureau conducts more limited area studies in approximately 100 areas at the request of the Employment Standards Administra tion of the U.S. Department of Labor. 3. The weighted pay levels of the two jobs were summed separately; each total was divided by the other and the quotients multiplied by 100 to produce the two pay relatives shown for each job pairing. Appendix table 1. Establishments and workers within scope of survey and number studied in Oklahoma City, Okla.,1 August 1981 Industry division* Minimum employment in establish ments in scope of survey Within scope of survey8 All divisions 50 Manufacturing.......................................... Nonmanufacturing................................... Transportation, communication, and 50 other public utilities*......................... 50 Wholesale trade*.................................. 50 Retail trade4.......................................... 50 Finance, insurance, and real estate4... 50 Services4 7............................................. » The Oklahoma City, Okla Standard Metropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the Office of Management and Budget through February 1974, consists of Canadian, Cleveland. McClain, Oklahoma, and Pottawatomie Counties. The “workers within scope of survey” estimates provide a reasonably accurate description of the size and composition of the labor force included in the survey. Estimates are not intended, however, for comparison with other statistical series to measure employment trends or levels since (1) planning of wage surveys requires establishment data compiled considerably in advance of the payroll period studied, and (2) small establishments are excluded from the scope of the survey. * The 197^edition of the Standard Industrial Classification Manual was used to classify establishments by industry division. All government operations are excluded from the scope of the survey. 8 Includes all establishments with total employment at or above the minimum limitation. All outlets (within the area) of nonmanufacturing companies are considered as one establishment when located within the same industry division. https://fraser.stlouisfed.org Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis Workers in establishments Number of establishments Within scope of survey4 Studied Studied Number Percent 680 159 133,921 100 73,515 147 533 46 113 43,972 89,949 33 67 31,826 41,689 12,523 12 16,653 22 6 2,417 8,605 10 17,249 29 39,367 36 10 4,257 12,979 18 5,243 9 12,345 27 4 Includes all workers in all establishments with total employment (within the area) at or above the minimum limitation. * Abbreviated to “transportation and utilities” in the A-series tables. Formerly referred to as "public utilities”. Taxicabs and services incidental to water transportation are excluded. Oklahoma City’s transit system is municipally operated and is excluded by definition from the scope of the survey. 4 Separate data for this division are not presented in the A-series tables, but the division is represented in the ‘all industries’ and “nonmanufacturing” estimates. 7 Hotels and motels; laundries and other personal services; business services; automobile repair, rental, and parking; motion pictures; nonprofit membership organizations (excluding religious and charitable organizations); and engineering and architectur al services. 55 66 219 93 100 15 Appendix B. Occupational Descriptions The primary purpose of preparing job descriptions for the Bureau’s wage surveys is to assist its field representatives in classifying into appropriate occupations workers who are employed under a variety of payroll titles and different work arrangements from establishment to establishment and from area to area. This permits grouping occupational wage rates representing comparable job content. Because of this emphasis on interestablishment and interarea comparability of occupational content, the Bureau’s job descriptions may differ significantly from those in use in individual establishments or those prepared for other purposes. In applying these job descriptions, the Bureau’s field representatives are instructed to exclude working supervisors; apprentices; and part-time, temporary, and probationary workers. Handicapped workers whose earnings are reduced because of their handicap are also excluded. Learners, beginners, and trainees, unless specifically included in the job description, are excluded. Assistant-type positions which entail more difficult or more responsible technical, administrative, or supervisory duties which are not typical of secretarial work, e.g., Administrative Assistant, or Executive Assistant; Positions which do not fit any of the situations listed in the sections below titled “Level of Supervisor,” e.g., secretary to the president of a company that employs, in all, over 5,000 persons; Trainees. Classification by level. Secretary jobs which meet the required characteristics are Office matched at one of five levels according to (a) the level of the secretary’s supervisor SECRETARY within the company’s organizational structure and, (b) the level of the secretary’s Assigned as a personal secretary, normally to one individual. Maintains a close and highly responsive relationship to the day-to-day activities of the supervisor. Works fairly independently receiving a minimum of detailed supervision and guidance. Performs varied clerical and secretarial duties requiring a knowledge of office routine and understanding of the organization, programs, and procedures related to the work of the supervisor. responsibility. The tabulation following the explanations of these two factors indicates the level of the secretary for each combination of the factors. Level ofSecretary’s Supervisor (LS) Exclusions. Not all positions that are titled "secretary” possess the above characteristics. Examples of positions which are excluded from the definition are as follows: ab. c- LS-1 Positions which do not meet the “personal” secretary concept described above; Secretary to the supervisor or head of a small organizational unit (e.g., fewer than about 25 or 30 persons); or Secretary to a nonsupervisory staff specialist, professional employee, administrative officer or assistant, skilled technician or expert. (NOTE: Many companies assign stenographers, rather than secretaries as described above, to this level of supervisory or nonsupervisory worker.) Stenographers not fully trained in secretarial-type duties; Stenographers serving as office assistants to a group of professional, technical, or managerial persons; https://fraser.stlouisfed.org Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis 16 Level ofSecretary’s Responsibility(LR) LS-2 a. b. Secretary to an executive or managerial person whose responsibility is not equivalent to one of the specific level situations in the definition for LS-3, but whose organizational unit normally numbers at least several dozen employees and is usually divided into organizational segments which are often, in turn, further subdivided. In some companies, this level includes a wide range of organizational echelons; in others, only one or two; or Secretary to the head of an individual plant, factory, etc., (or other equivalent level of official) that employs, in all, fewer than 5,000 persons. LS-3 a. b. c. d. e. Secretary to the chairman of the board or president of a company that employs, in all, fewer than 100 persons; or Secretary to a corporate officer (other than chairman of the board or president) of a company that employs, in all, over 100 but fewer than 5,000 persons; or Secretary to the head (immediately below the officer level) over either a major corporatewide functional activity (e.g., marketing, research, oper ations, industrial relations, etc.) or a major geographic or organizational segment (e.g., a regional headquarters; a major division) of a company that employs, in all, over 5,000 but fewer than 25,000 employees; or Secretary to the head of an individual plant, factory, etc., (or other equivalent level of official) that employs, in all, over 5,OCX) persons; or Secretary to the head of a large and important organizational segment (e.g., a middle management supervisor of an organizational segment often involving as many as several hundred persons) of a company that employs, in all, over 25,000 persons. This factor evaluates the nature of the work relationship between the secretary and the supervisor, and the extent to which the secretary is expected to exercise initiative and judgment. Secretaries should be matched at LR-1 or LR-2 described below according to their level of responsibility. LR-1 Performs varied secretarial duties including or comparable to most of the following: a. b. c. d. e. LR-2 Performs duties described under LR-1 and, in addition performs tasks requiring greater judgment, initiative, and knowledge of office functions including or compara ble to most of the following: a. b. LS-4 a. b. c. Secretary to the chairman of the board or president of a company that employs, in all, over 100 but fewer than 5,000 persons; or Secretary to a corporate officer (other than the chairman of the board or president) of a company that employs, in all, over 5,000 but fewer than 25,000 persons; or Secretary to the head, immediately below the corporate officer level, of a major segment or subsidiary of a company that employs, in all, over 25,000 persons. NOTE: The term “corporate officer” used in the above LS definition refers to those officials who have a significant corporatewide policy-making role with regard to major company activities. The title “vice president,” though normally indicative of this role, does not in all cases identify such positions. Vice presidents whose primary responsibili ty is to act personally on individual cases or transactions (e.g., approve or deny individual loan or credit actions; administer individual trust accounts; directly supervise a clerical staff) are not considered to be “corporate officers” for purposes of applying the definition. https://fraser.stlouisfed.org Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis Answers telephones, greets personal callers, and opens incoming mail. Answers telephone requests which have standard answers. May reply to requests by sending a form letter. Reviews correspondence, memoranda, and reports prepared by others for the supervisor’s signature to ensure procedural and typographical accura cy. Maintains supervisor’s calendar and makes appointments as instructed. Types, takes and transcribes dictation, and files. c. d. e. Screens telephone and personal callers, determining which can be handled by the supervisor’s subordinates or other offices. Answers requests which require a detailed knowledge of office procedures or collection of information from files or other offices. May sign routine correspondence in own or supervisor’s name. Compiles or assists in compiling periodic reports on the basis of general instructions. Schedules tentative appointments without prior clearance. Assembles necessary background material for scheduled meetings. Makes arrange ments for meetings and conferences. Explains supervisor’s requirements to other employees in supervisor’s unit. (Also types, takes dictation, and files.) The following tabulation shows the level of the secretary for each LS and LR combination: LR-1 LS-1............................................................... LS-2............................................................... LS-3.............................................................. LS-4.............................................................. I II Ill IV LR-2 II III IV V STENOGRAPHER Primary duty is to take dictation using shorthand, and to transcribe the dictation. May also type from written copy. May operate from a stenographic pool. May occasionally transcribe from voice recordings (if primary duty is transcribing from recordings, see Transcribing-Machine Typist). NOTE-. This job is distinguished from that of a secretary in that a secretary normally works in a confidential relationship with only one manager or executive and performs more responsible and discretionary tasks as described in the secretary job definition. material; or planning layout and typing of complicated statistical tables to maintain uniformity and balance in spacing. May type routine form letters, varying details to suit circumstances. FILE CLERK Files, classifies, and retrieves material in an established filing system. May perform clerical and manual tasks required to maintain files. Positions are classified into levels on the basis of the following definitions: Stenographer I File Clerk I Dictation involves a normal routine vocabulary. May maintain files, keep simple records, or perform other relatively routine clerical tasks. Performs routine filing of material that has already been classified or which is easily classified in a simple serial classification system (e.g., alphabetical, chronological, or numerical). As requested, locates readily available material in files and forwards material; and may fill out withdrawal charge. May perform simple clerical and manual tasks required to maintain and service files. Stenographer II Dictation involves a varied technical or specialized vocabulary such as in legal briefs or reports on scientific research. May also set up and maintain files, keep records, etc., OR Performs stenographic duties requiring significantly greater independence and responsibility than Stenographer I, as evidenced by the following: Work requires a high degree of stenographic speed and accuracy; a thorough working knowledge of general business and office procedure and of the specific business operations, organization, policies, procedures, files, workflow, etc. Uses this knowledge in performing steno graphic duties and responsible clerical tasks such as maintaining follow-up files; assembling material for reports, memoranda, and letters; composing simple letters from general instructions; reading and routing incoming mail; and answering routine questions, etc. TRANSCRIBING-MACHINE TYPIST Primary duty is to type copy of voice recorded dictation which does not involve varied technical or specialized vocabulary such as that used in legal briefs or reports on scientific research. May also type from written copy. May maintain files, keep simple records, or perform other relatively routine clerical tasks. (See Stenographer definition for workers involved with shorthand dictation.) File Clerk II Sorts, codes, and files unclassified material by simple (subject matter) headings or partly classified material by finer subheadings. Prepares simple related index and cross reference aids. As requested, locates clearly identified material in files and forwards material. May perform related clerical tasks required to maintain and service files. File Clerk III Classifies and indexes file material such as correspondence, reports, technical documents, etc., in an established filing system containing a number of varied subject matter files. May also file this material. May keep records of various types in conjunction with the files. May lead a small group of lower level file clerks. MESSENGER • Performs various routine duties such as running errands, operating minor office machines such as sealers or mailers, opening and distributing mail, and other minor clerical work. Exclude positions that require operation of a motor vehicle as a significant duty. SWITCHBOARD OPERATOR TYPIST Uses a typewriter to make copies of various materials or to make out bills after calculations have been made by another person. May include typing of stencils, mats, or similar materials for use in duplicating processes. May do clerical work involving little special training, such as keeping simple records, filing records and reports, or sorting and distributing incoming mail. Typist I Performs one or more of the following: Copy typing from rough or clear drafts; or routine typing of forms, insurance policies, etc.; or setting up simple standard tabulations; or copying more complex tables already set up and spaced properly. Typist II Performs one or more of the following: Typing material in final form when it involves combining material from several sources; or responsibility for correct spelling, syllabication, punctuation, etc., of technical or unusual words or foreign language https://fraser.stlouisfed.org Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis Operates a telephone switchboard or console used with a private branch exchange (PBX) system to relay incoming, outgoing, and intrasystem calls. May provide information to callers, record and transmit messages, keep record of calls placed and toll charges. Besides operating a telephone switchboard or console, may also type or perform routine clerical work (typing or routine clerical work may occupy the major portion of the worker’s time, and is usually performed while at the switchboard or console). Chief or lead operators in establishments employing more than one operator are excluded. For an operator who also acts as a receptionist, see Switchboard operatorreceptionist. SWITCHBOARD OPERATOR-RECEPTIONIST At a single-position telephone switchboard or console, acts both as an operator—see Switchboard operator—and as a receptionist. Receptionist’s work involves such duties as greeting visitors; determining nature of visitor’s business and providing appropriate information; referring visitor to appropriate person in the organization or contacting that person by telephone and arranging an appointment; keeping a log of visitors. and detailed instructions for specific assignments. Employee refers to supervisor all matters not covered by instructions. Work is closely controlled and reviewed in detail for accuracy, adequacy, and adherence to instructions. ORDER CLERK Receives written or verbal customers’ purchase orders for material or merchandise from customers or sales people. Work typically involves some combination of the following duties: Quoting prices; determining availability of ordered items and suggesting substitutes when necessary; advising expected delivery date and method of delivery; recording order and customer information on order sheets; checking order sheets for accuracy and adequacy of information recorded; ascertaining credit rating of customer; furnishing customer with acknowledgement of receipt of order; following up to see that order is delivered by the specified date or to let customer know of a delay in delivery; maintaining order file; checking shipping invoice against original order. Exclude workers paid on a commission basis or whose duties include any of the following: Receiving orders for services rather than for material or merchandise; providing customers with consultative advice using knowledge gained from engineering or extensive technical training; emphasizing selling skills; handling material or merchan dise as an integral part of the job. Positions are classified into levels according to the following definitions: Accounting Clerk II Performs one or more routine accounting clerical operations, such as: Examining, verifying, and correcting accounting transactions to ensure completeness and accuracy of data and proper identification of accounts, and checking that expenditures will not exceed obligations in specified accounts; totaling, balancing, and reconciling collection vouchers; posting data to transaction sheets where employee identifies proper accounts and items to be posted; and coding documents in accordance with a chart (listing) of accounts. Employee follows specific and detailed accounting procedures. Completed work is reviewed for accuracy and compliance with procedures. Accounting Clerk III Uses a knowledge of double entry bookkeeping in performing one or more of the following: Posts actions to journals, identifying subsidiary accounts affected and debit and credit entries to be made and assigning proper codes; reviews computer printouts against manually maintained journals, detecting and correcting erroneous postings, and preparing documents to adjust accounting classifications and other data; or reviews lists of transactions rejected by an automated system, determining reasons for rejections, and preparing necessary correcting material. On routine assignments, employee selects and applies established procedures and techniques. Detailed instructions are provided for difficult or unusual assignments. Completed work and methods used are reviewed for technical accuracy. Order Clerk I Handles orders involving items which have readily identified uses and applications. May refer to a catalog, manufacturer’s manual, or similar document to insure that proper item is supplied or to verify price of ordered item. Order Clerk II Handles orders that involve making judgments such as choosing which specific product or material from the establishment’s product lines will satisfy the customer’s needs, or determining the price to be quoted when pricing involves more than merely referring to a price list or making some simple mathematical calculations. Accounting Clerk IV Maintains journals or subsidiary ledgers of an accounting system and balances and reconciles accounts. Typical duties include one or both of the following: Reviews invoices and statements (verifying information, ensuring sufficient funds have been obligated, and if questionable, resolving with the submitting unit, determining accounts involved, coding transactions, and processing material through data processing for application in the accounting system); and/or analyzes and reconciles computer printouts with operating unit reports (contacting units and researching causes of discrepancies, and taking action to ensure that accounts balance). Employee resolves problems in recurring assignments in accordance with previous training and experience. Supervisor provides suggestions for handling unusual or nonrecurring transactions. Conformance with requirements and technical soundness of completed work are reviewed by the supervisor or are controlled by mechanisms built into the accounting system. ACCOUNTING CLERK Performs one or more accounting tasks such as posting to registers and ledgers; balancing and reconciling accounts; verifying the internal consistency, completeness, and mathematical accuracy of accounting documents; assigning prescribed accounting distribution codes; examining and verifying the clerical accuracy of various types of reports, lists, calculations, postings, etc.; preparing journal vouchers; or making entries or adjustments to accounts. Levels I and II require a basic knowledge of routine clerical methods and office practices and procedures as they relate to the clerical processing and recording of transactions and accounting information. Levels III and IV require a knowledge and understanding of the established and standardized bookkeeping and accounting proce dures and techniques used in an accounting system, or a segment of an accounting system, where there are few variations in the types of transactions handled. In addition, some jobs at each level may require a basic knowledge and understanding of the terminology, codes, and processes used in an automated accounting system. NOTE: Excluded from level IV are positions responsible for maintaining either a general ledger or a general ledger in combination with subsidiary accounts. PAYROLL CLERK Accounting Clerk I Performs the clerical tasks necessary to process payrolls and to maintain payroll records. Work involves most of the following-. Processing workers’ time or production records; adjusting workers’ records for changes in wage rates, supplementary benefits, or tax deductions; editing payroll listings against source records; tracing and correcting Performs very simple and routine accounting clerical operations, for example, recognizing and comparing easily identified numbers and codes on similar and repetitive accounting documents, verifying mathematical accuracy, and identifying discrepancies and bringing them to the supervisor’s attention. Supervisor gives clear https://fraser.stlouisfed.org Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis 19 errors in listings; and assisting in preparation of periodic summary payroll reports. In a nonautomated payroll system, computes wages. Work may require a practical knowl edge of governmental regulations, company payroll policy, or the computer system for processing payrolls. KEY ENTRY OPERATOR Operates keyboard-controlled data entry device such as keypunch machine or keyoperated magnetic tape or disk encoder to transcribe data into a form suitable for computer processing. Work requires skill in operating an alphanumeric keyboard and an understanding of transcribing procedures and relevant data entry equipment. Positions are classified into levels on the basis of the following definitions: Key Entry Operator I Work is routine and repetitive. Under close supervision or following specific procedures or detailed instructions, works from various standardized source documents which have been coded and require little or no selecting, coding, or interpreting of data to be entered. Refers to supervisor problems arising from erroneous items, codes, or missing information. Key Entry Operator II Work requires the application of experience and judgment in selecting procedures to be followed and in searching for, interpreting, selecting, or coding items to be entered from a variety of source documents. On occasion may also perform routine work as described for level I. NOTE: Excluded are operators above level II using the key entry controls to access, read, and evaluate the substance of specific records to take substantive actions, or to make entries requiring a similar level of knowledge. Professional and Technical COMPUTER SYSTEMS ANALYST, BUSINESS Analyzes business problems to formulate procedures for solving them by use of electronic data processing equipment. Develops a complete description of all specifica tions needed to enable programmers to prepare required digital computer programs. Work involves most of the following-. Analyzes subject-matter operations to be automated and identifies conditions and criteria required to achieve satisfactory results; specifies number and types of records, files, and documents to be used; outlines actions to be performed by personnel and computers in sufficient detail for presentation to management and for programming (typically this involves preparation of work and data flow charts); coordinates the development of test problems and participates in trial runs of new and revised systems; and recommends equipment changes to obtain more effective overall operations. (NOTE: Workers performing both systems analysis and programming should be classified as systems analysts if this is the skill used to determine their pay.) Does not include employees primarily responsible for the management or supervision of other electronic data processing employees, or systems analysts primarily concerned with scientific or engineering problems. For wage study purposes, systems analysts are classified as follows: https://fraser.stlouisfed.org Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis Computer Systems Analyst I Works under immediate supervision, carrying out analyses as assigned, usually of a single activity. Assignments are designed to develop and expand practical experience in the application of procedures and skills required for systems analysis work. For example, may assist a higher level systems analyst by preparing the detailed specifica tions required by programmers from information developed by the higher level analyst. Computer Systems Analyst II Works independently or under only general direction on problems that are relatively uncomplicated to analyze, plan, program, and operate. Problems are of limited complexity because sources of input data are homogeneous and the output data are closely related. (For example, develops systems for maintaining depositor accounts in a bank, maintaining accounts receivable in a retail establishment, or maintaining invento ry accounts in a manufacturing or wholesale establishment.) Confers with persons concerned to determine the data processing problems and advises subject-matter personnel on the implications of the data processing systems to be applied. OR Works on a segment of a complex data processing scheme or system, as described for level III. Works independently on routine assignments and receives instruction and guidance on complex assignments. Work is reviewed for accuracy of judgment, compliance with instructions, and to insure proper alignment with the overall system. Computer Systems Analyst III Works independently or under only general direction on complex problems involv ing all phases of systems analysis. Problems are complex because of diverse sources of input data and multiple-use requirements of output data. (For example, develops an integrated production scheduling, inventory control, cost analysis, and sales analysis record in which every item of each type is automatically processed through the full system of records and appropriate follow-up actions are initiated by the computer.) Confers with persons concerned to determine the data processing problems and advises subject-matter personnel on the implications of new or revised systems of data processing operations. Makes recommendations, if needed, for approval of major systems installations or changes and for obtaining equipment. May provide functional direction to lower level systems analysts who are assigned to assist. COMPUTER PROGRAMMER, BUSINESS Converts statements of business problems, typically prepared by a systems analyst, into a sequence of detailed instructions which are required to solve the problems by automatic data processing equipment. Working from charts or diagrams, the program mer develops the precise instructions which, when entered into the computer system in coded language, cause the manipulation of data to achieve desired results. Work involves most of the following-. Applies knowledge of computer capabilities, mathemat ics, logic employed by computers, and particular subject matter involved to analyze charts and diagrams of the problem to be programmed; develops sequence of program steps; writes detailed flow charts to show order in which data will be processed; converts these charts to coded instructions for machine to follow; tests and corrects programs; prepares instructions for operating personnel during production run; analyzes, reviews, and alters programs to increase operating efficiency or adapt to new requirements; maintains records of program development and revisions. (NOTE: Workers performing both systems analysis and programming should be classified as systems analysts if this is the skill used to determine their pay.) Does not include employees primarily responsible for the management or supervision of other electronic data processing employees, or programmers primarily concerned with scientific and/or engineering problems. For wage study purposes, programmers are classified as follows: Computer Programmer I Makes practical applications of programming practices and concepts usually learned in formal training courses. Assignments are designed to develop competence in the application of standard procedures to routine problems. Receives close supervision on new aspects of assignments; and work is reviewed to verify its accuracy and conformance with required procedures. Computer Programmer II Works independently or under only general direction on relatively simple programs, or on simple segments of complex programs. Programs (or segments) usually process information to produce data in two or three varied sequences or formats. Reports and listings are produced by refining, adapting, arraying, or making minor additions to or deletions from input data which are readily available. While numerous records may be processed, the data have been refined in prior actions so that the accuracy and sequencing of data can be tested by using a few routine checks. Typically, the program deals with routine recordkeeping operations. OR Works on complex programs (as described for level III) under close direction of a higher level programmer or supervisor. May assist higher level programmer by independently performing less difficult tasks assigned, and performing more difficult tasks under fairly close direction. May guide or instruct lower level programmers. Computer Programmer III Works independently or under only general direction on complex problems which require competence in all phases of programming concepts and practices. Working from diagrams and charts which identify the nature of desired results, major processing steps to be accomplished, and the relationships between various steps of the problem solving routine; plans the full range of programming actions needed to efficiently utilize the computer system in achieving desired end products. At this level, programming is difficult because computer equipment must be organized to produce several interrelated but diverse products from numerous and diverse data elements. A wide variety and extensive number of internal processing actions must occur. This requires such actions as development of common operations which can be reused, establishment of linkage points between operations, adjustments to data when program requirements exceed computer storage capacity, and substantial manipulation and resequencing of data elements to form a highly integrated program. May provide functional direction to lower level programmers who are assigned to assist. (processes one program at a time) or multiprocessing (processes two or more programs simultaneously). The following duties characterize the work of a computer operator: a. b. c. d. e. f. g. May test-run new or modified programs. May assist in modifying systems or programs. The scope of this definition includes trainees working to become fully qualified computer operators, fully qualified computer operators, and lead operators providing technical assistance to lower level operators. It excludes workers who monitor and operate remote terminals. For wage study purposes, computer operators are classified as follows: Computer Operator I Work assignments are limited to established production runs (i.e., programs which present few operating problems). Assignments may consist primarily of on-the-job training (sometimes augmented by classroom instruction). When learning to run programs, the supervisor or a higher level operator provides detailed written or oral guidance to the operator before and during the run. After the operator has gained experience with a program, however, the operator works fairly independently in applying standard operating or corrective procedures in responding to computer output instructions or error conditions, but refers problems to a higher level operator or the supervisor when standard procedures fail. Computer Operator II In addition to established production runs, work assignments include runs involving new programs, applications, and procedures (i.e., situations which require the operator to adapt to a variety of problems). At this level, the operator has the training and experience to work fairly independently in carrying out most assignments. Assignments may require the operator to select from a variety of standard setup and operating procedures. In responding to computer output instructions or error conditions, applies standard operating or corrective procedures, but may deviate from standard proce dures when standard procedures fail if deviation does not materially alter the computer unit’s production plans. Refers the problem or aborts the program when procedures applied do not provide a solution. May guide lower level operators. Computer Operator III In addition to work assignments described for Computer operator II (see above) the work of Computer operator III involves at least one of the following: a. COMPUTER OPERATOR In accordance with operating instructions, monitors and operates the control console of a digital computer to process data. Executes runs by either serial processing https://fraser.stlouisfed.org Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis Studies operating instructions to determine equipment setup needed. Loads equipment with required items (tapes, cards, disks, paper, etc.). Switches necessary auxiliary equipment into system. Starts and operates computer. Responds to operating and computer output instructions. Reviews error messages and makes corrections during operation or refers problems. Maintains operating record. b. Deviates from standard procedures to avoid the loss of information or to conserve computer time even though the procedures applied materially alter the computer unit’s production plans. Tests new programs, applications, and procedures. c. d. Advises programmers and subject-matter experts on setup techniques. Assists in (1) maintaining, modifying, and developing operating systems or programs; (2) developing operating instructions and techniques to cover problem situations; and/or (3) switching to emergency backup procedures (such assistance requires a working knowledge of program language, computer features, and software systems). An operator at this level typically guides lower level operators. a. b. c. d. e. PERIPHERAL EQUIPMENT OPERATOR Operates peripheral equipment which directly supports digital computer operations. Such equipment is uniquely and specifically designed for computer applications, but need not be physically or electronically connected to a computer. Printers, plotters, card read/punches, tape readers, tape units or drives, disk units or drives, and data display units are examples of such equipment. The following duties characterize the work of a peripheral equipment operator: a. b. c. d. e. f. Loading printers and plotters with correct paper; adjusting controls for forms, thickness, tension, printing density, and location; and unloading hard copy. Labeling tape reels, disks, or card decks. Checking labels and mounting and dismounting designated tape reels or disks on specified units or drives. Setting controls which regulate operation of the equipment. Observing panel lights for warnings and error indications and taking appropriate action. Examining tapes, cards, or other material for creases, tears, or other defects which could cause processing problems. This classification excludes workers (1) who monitor and operate a control console (see Computer operator) or a remote terminal, or (2) whose duties are limited to operating decollates, bursters, separators, or similar equipment. COMPUTER DATA LIBRARIAN Maintains library of media (tapes, disks, cards, cassettes) used for automatic data processing applications. The following or similar duties characterize the work of a computer data librarian: Classifying, cataloging, and storing media in accordance with a standardized system; upon proper requests, releasing media for processing; maintaining records of releases and returns; inspecting returned media for damage or excessive wear to determine whether or not they need replacing. May perform minor repairs to damaged tapes. DRAFTER Performs drafting work requiring knowledge and skill in drafting methods, proce dures, and techniques. Prepares drawings of structures, mechanical and electrical equipment, piping and duct systems and other similar equipment, systems, and assemblies. Uses recognized systems of symbols, legends, shadings, and lines having specific meanings in drawings. Drawings are used to communicate engineering ideas, designs, and information in support of engineering functions. The following are excluded when they constitute the primary purpose of the job: https://fraser.stlouisfed.org Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis Design work requiring the technical knowledge, skill, and ability to conceive or originate designs; Illustrating work requiring artistic ability; Work involving the preparation of charts, diagrams, room arrangements, floor plans, etc.; Cartographic work involving the preparation of maps or plats and related materials, and drawings of geological structures; and Supervisory work involving the management of a drafting program or the supervision of drafters. Positions are classified into levels on the basis of the following definitions. Drafter I Working under close supervision, traces or copies finished drawings, making clearly indicated revisions. Uses appropriate templates to draw curved lines. Assignments are designed to develop increasing skill in various drafting techniques. Work is spotchecked during progress and reviewed upon completion. NOTE: Exclude drafters performing elementary tasks while receiving training in the most basic drafting methods. Drafter II Prepares drawings of simple, easily visualized parts or equipment from sketches or marked-up prints. Selects appropriate templates and other equipment needed to complete assignments. Drawings fit familiar patterns and present few technical problems. Supervisor provides detailed instructions on new assignments, gives guid ance when questions arise, and reviews completed work for accuracy. Drafter III Prepares various drawings of parts and assemblies, including sectional profiles, irregular or reverse curves, hidden lines, and small or intricate details. Work requires use of most of the conventional drafting techniques and a working knowledge of the terms and procedures of the industry. Familiar or recurring work is assigned in general terms; unfamiliar assignments include information on methods, procedures, sources of information, and precedents to be followed. Simple revisions to existing drawings may be assigned with a verbal explanation of the desired results; more complex revisions are produced from sketches which clearly depict the desired product. Drafter IV Prepares complete sets of complex drawings which include multiple views, detail drawings, and assembly drawings. Drawings include complex design features that require considerable drafting skill to visualize and portray. Assignments regularly require the use of mathematical formulas to compute weights, load capacities, dimensions, quantities of materials, etc. Working from sketches and verbal information supplied by an engineer or designer, determines the most appropriate views, detail drawings, and supplementary information needed to complete assignments. Selects required information from precedents, manufacturers’ catalogs, and technical guides. Independently resolves most of the problems encountered. Supervisor or designer may suggest methods of approach or provide advice on unusually difficult problems. Electronics Technician II NOTE: Exclude drafters performing work of similar difficulty to that described at this level but who provide support for a variety of organizations which have widely differing functions or requirements. Applies comprehensive technical knowledge to solve complex problems (i.e., those that typically can be solved solely by properly interpreting manufacturers’ manuals or similar documents) in working on electronic equipment. Work involves: A familiarity with the interrelationships of circuits; and judgment in determining work sequence and in selecting tools and testing instructions, usually less complex than those used by the level III technician. Receives technical guidance, as required, from supervisor or higher level technician, and work is reviewed for specific compliance with accepted practices and work assignments. May provide technical guidance to lower level technicians. Drafter V Works closely with design originators, preparing drawings of unusual, complex or original designs which require a high degree of precision. Performs unusually difficult assignments requiring considerable initiative, resourcefulness, and drafting expertise. Assures that anticipated problems in manufacture, assembly, installation, and operation are resolved by the drawings produced. Exercises independent judgment in selecting and interpreting data based on a knowledge of the design intent. Although working primarily as a drafter, may occasionally perform engineering design work in interpre ting general designs prepared by others or in completing missing design details. May provide advice and guidance to lower level drafters or serve as coordinator and planner for large and complex drafting projects. Electronics Technician III Applies advanced technical knowledge to solve unusually complex problems (i.e., those that typically cannot be solved solely by reference to manufacturers’ manuals or similar documents) in working on electronic equipment. Examples of such problems include location and density of circuitry, electromagnetic radiation, isolating malfunctions, and frequent engineering changes. Work involves: A detailed under standing of the interrelationships of circuits; exercising independent judgment in performing such tasks as making circuit analyses, calculating wave forms, tracing relationships in signal flow; and regularly using complex test instruments (e.g., dual trace oscilloscopes, Q-meters, deviation meters, pulse generators). Work may be reviewed by supervisor (frequently an engineer or designer) for general compliance with accepted practices. May provide technical guidance to lower level technicians. ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN Works on various types of electronic equipment and related devices by performing one or a combination of the following: Installing, maintaining, repairing, overhauling, troubleshooting, modifying, constructing, and testing. Work requires practical applica tion of technical knowledge of electronics principles, ability to determine malfunctions, and skill to put equipment in required operating condition. The equipment—consisting of either many different kinds of circuits or multiple repetition of the same kind of circuit—includes, but is not limited to, the following: (a) electronic transmitting and receiving equipment (e.g., radar, radio, television, tele phone, sonar, navigational aids), (b) digital and analog computers, and (c) industrial and medical measuring and controlling equipment. This classification excludes repairers of such standard electronic equipment as common office machines and household radio and television sets; production assemb lers and testers; workers whose primary duty is servicing electronic test instruments; technicians who have administrative or supervisory responsibility; and drafters, designers, and professional engineers. Positions are classified into levels on the basis of the following definitions: REGISTERED INDUSTRIAL NURSE A registered nurse gives nursing service under general medical direction to ill or injured employees or other persons who become ill or suffer an accident on the premises of a factory or other establishment. Duties involve a combination ofthefollowing-. Giving first aid to the ill or injured; attending to subsequent dressing of employees’ injuries; keeping records of patients treated; preparing accident reports for compensation or other purposes; assisting in physical examinations and health evaluations of applicants and employees; and planning and carrying out programs involving health education, accident prevention, evaluation of plant environment, or other activities affecting the health, welfare, and safety of all personnel. Nursing supervisors or head nurses in establishments employing more than one nurse are excluded. Electronics Technician I Applies working technical knowledge to perform simple or routine tasks in working on electronic equipment, following detailed instructions which cover virtually all procedures. Work typically involves such tasks as: Assisting higher level technicians by performing such activities as replacing components, wiring circuits, and taking test readings; repairing simple electronic equipment; and using tools and common test instruments (e.g., multimeters, audio signal generators, tube testers, oscilloscopes). Is not required to be familiar with the interrelationships of circuits. This knowledge, however, may be acquired through assignments designed to increase competence (including classroom training) so that worker can advance to higher level technician. Receives technical guidance, as required, from supervisor or higher level technician. Work is typically spot-checked, but is given detailed review when new or advanced assignments are involved. https://fraser.stlouisfed.org Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis Maintenance, Toolroom, and Powerplant MAINTENANCE CARPENTER Performs the carpentry duties necessary to construct and maintain in good repair building woodwork and equipment such as bins, cribs, counters, benches, partitions, doors, floors, stairs, casings, and trim made of wood in an establishment. Work involves most of the following-. Planning and laying out of work from blueprints, drawings, models, or verbal instructions; using a variety of carpenter’s handtools, portable power tools, and standard measuring instruments; making standard shop computations relating to dimensions of work; and selecting materials necessary for the work. In general, the work of the maintenance carpenter requires rounded training and experience usually acquired through a formal apprenticeship or equivalent training and experience. 23 MAINTENANCE ELECTRICIAN MAINTENANCE MECHANIC (MOTOR VEHICLE) Performs a variety of electrical trade functions such as the installation, maintenance, or repair of equipment for the generation, distribution, or utilization of electric energy in an establishment. Work involves most of the following-. Installing or repairing any of a variety of electrical equipment such as generators, transformers, switchboards, control lers, circuit breakers, motors, heating units, conduit systems, or other transmission equipment; working from blueprints, drawings, layouts, or other specifications; locating and diagnosing trouble in the electrical system or equipment; working standard computations relating to load requirements of wiring or electrical equipment; and using a variety of electrician’s handtools and measuring and testing instruments. In general, the work of the maintenance electrician requires rounded training and experience usually acquired through a formal apprenticeship or equivalent training and experience. Repairs automobiles, buses, motortrucks, and tractors of an establishment. Work involves most of the following-. Examining automotive equipment to diagnose source of trouble; disassembling equipment and performing repairs that involve the use of such handtools as wrenches, gauges, drills, or specialized equipment in disassembling or fitting parts; replacing broken or defective parts from stock; grinding and adjusting valves; reassembling and installing the various assemblies in the vehicle and making necessary adjustments; and aligning wheels, adjusting brakes and lights, or tightening body bolts. In general, the work of the motor vehicle maintenance mechanic requires rounded training and experience usually acquired through a formal apprenticeship or equivalent training and experience. This classification does not include mechanics who repair customers’ vehicles in automobile repair shops. MAINTENANCE PAINTER Paints and redecorates walls, woodwork, and fixtures of an establishment. Work involves the following-. Knowledge of surface peculiarities and types of paint required for different applications; preparing surface for painting by removing old finish or by placing putty or filler in nail holes and interstices; and applying paint with spray gun or brush. May mix colors, oils, white lead, and other paint ingredients to obtain proper color or consistency. In general, the work of the maintenance painter requires rounded training and experience usually acquired through a formal apprenticeship or equivalent training and experience. MAINTENANCE MACHINIST Produces replacement parts and new parts in making repairs of metal parts of mechanical equipment operated in an establishment. Work involves most of the following-. Interpreting written instructions and specifications; planning and laying out of work; using a variety of machinist’s handtools and precision measuring instruments; setting up and operating standard machine tools; shaping of metal parts to close tolerances; making standard shop computations relating to dimensions of work, tooling, feeds, and speeds of machining; knowledge of the working properties of the common metals; selecting standard materials, parts, and equipment required for this work; and fitting and assembling parts into mechanical equipment. In general, the machinist’s work normally requires a rounded training in machine-shop practice usually acquired through a formal apprenticeship or equivalent training and experience. MAINTENANCE MECHANIC (MACHINERY) Repairs machinery or mechanical equipment of an establishment. Work involves most of the following-. Examining machines and mechanical equipment to diagnose source of trouble; dismantling or partly dismantling machines and performing repairs that mainly involve the use of handtools in scraping and fitting parts; replacing broken or defective parts with items obtained from stock; ordering the production of a replacement part by a machine shop or sending the machine to a machine shop for major repairs; preparing written specifications for major repairs or for the production of parts ordered from machine shops; reassembling machines; and making all necessary adjustments for operation. In general, the work of a machinery maintenance mechanic requires rounded training and experience usually acquired through a formal apprentice ship or equivalent training and experience. Excluded from this classification are workers whose primary duties involve setting up or adjusting machines. https://fraser.stlouisfed.org Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis MAINTENANCE PIPEFITTER Installs or repairs water, steam, gas, or other types of pipe and pipefittings in an establishment. Work involves most of the following-. Laying out work and measuring to locate position of pipe from drawings or other written specifications; cutting various sizes of pipe to correct lengths with chisel and hammer or oxyacetylene torch or pipe cutting machines; threading pipe with stocks and dies; bending pipe by hand-driven or power-driven machines; assembling pipe with couplings and fastening pipe to hangers; making standard shop computations relating to pressures, flow, and size of pipe required; and making standard tests to determine whether finished pipes meet specifications. In general, the work of the maintenance pipefitter requires rounded training and experience usually acquired through a formal apprenticeship or equivalent training and experience. Workers primarily engaged in installing and repairing building sanitation or heating systems are excluded. MAINTENANCE SHEET-METAL WORKER Fabricates, installs, and maintains in good repair the sheet-metal equipment and fixtures (such as machine guards, grease pans, shelves, lockers, tanks, ventilators, chutes, ducts, metal roofing) of an establishment. Work involves most of the following-. Planning and laying out all types of sheet-metal maintenance work from blueprints, models, or other specifications; setting up and operating all available types of sheetmetal working machines; using a variety of handtools in cutting, bending, forming, shaping, fitting, and assembling; and installing sheet-metal articles as required. In general, the work of the maintenance sheet-metal worker requires rounded training and experience usually acquired through a formal apprenticeship or equivalent training and experience. MILLWRIGHT Installs new machines or heavy equipment, and dismantles and installs machines or heavy equipment when changes in the plant layout are required. Work involves most of the following-. Planning and laying out work; interpreting blueprints or other specifica tions; using a variety of handtools and rigging; making standard shop computations relating to stresses, strength of materials, and centers of gravity; aligning and balancing equipment; selecting standard tools, equipment, and parts to be used; and installing and maintaining in good order power transmission equipment such as drives and speed reducers. In general, the millwright’s work normally requires a rounded training and experience in the trade acquired through a formal apprenticeship or equivalent training and experience. MAINTENANCE TRADES HELPER Assists one or more workers in the skilled maintenance trades by performing specific or general duties of lesser skill, such as keeping a worker supplied with materials and tools; cleaning working area, machine, and equipment; assisting journeyman by holding materials or tools; and performing other unskilled tasks as directed by journeyman. The kind of work the helper is permitted to perform varies from trade to trade: In some trades the helper is confined to supplying, lifting, and holding materials and tools, and cleaning working areas; and in others he is permitted to perform specialized machine operations, or parts of a trade that are also performed by workers on a full-time basis. MACHINE-TOOL OPERATOR (TOOLROOM) Specializes in operating one or more than one type of machine tool (e.g., jig borer, grinding machine, engine lathe, milling machine) to machine metal for use in making or maintaining jigs, fixtures, cutting tools, gauges, or metal dies or molds used in shaping or forming metal or nonmetallic material (e.g., plastic, plaster, rubber, glass). Work typically involves-. Planning and performing difficult machining operations which require complicated setups or a high degree of accuracy; setting up machine tool or tools (e.g., install cutting tools and adjust guides, stops, working tables, and other controls to handle the size of stock to be machined; determine proper feeds, speeds, tooling, and operation sequence or select those prescribed in drawings, blueprints, or layouts); using a variety of precision measuring instruments; making necessary adjustments during machining operation to achieve requisite dimensions to very close tolerances. May be required to select proper coolants and cutting and lubricating oils, to recognize when tools need dressing, and to dress tools. In general, the work of a machine-tool operator (toolroom) at the skill level called for in this classification requires extensive knowledge of machine-shop and toolroom practice usually acquired through considerable on-thejob training and experience. For cross-industry wage study purposes, this classification does not include machinetool operators (toolroom) employed in tool and die jobbing shops. TOOL AND DIE MAKER Constructs and repairs jigs, fixtures, cutting tools, gauges, or metal dies or molds used in shaping or forming metal or nonmetallic material (e.g., plastic, plaster, rubber, glass). Work typically involves-. Planning and laying out work according to models, blueprints, drawings, or other written or oral specifications; understanding the working properties of common metals and alloys; selecting appropriate materials, tools, and processes required to complete task; making necessary shop computations; setting up and operating various machine tools and related equipment; using various tool and die maker’s handtools and precision measuring instruments; working to very close tolerances; heat-treating metal parts and finished tools and dies to achieve required qualities; fitting and assembling parts to prescribed tolerances and allowances. In general, the tool and die maker’s work requires rounded training in machine-shop and toolroom practice usually acquired through formal apprenticeship or equivalent training and experience. For cross-industry wage study purposes, this classification does not include tool and die makers who (1) are employed in tool and die jobbing shops or (2) produce forging dies (die sinkers). https://fraser.stlouisfed.org Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis STATIONARY ENGINEER Operates and maintains one or more systems which provide an establishment with such services as heat, air-conditioning (cool, humidify, dehumidify, filter, and circulate air), refrigeration, steam or high-temperature water, or electricity. Duties involve: Observing and interpreting readings on gauges, meters, and charts which register various aspects of the system’s operation; adjusting controls to insure safe and efficient operation of the system and to meet demands for the service provided; recording in logs various aspects of the system’s operation; keeping the engines, machinery, and equipment of the system in good working order. May direct and coordinate activities of other workers (not stationary engineers) in performing tasks directly related to operating and maintaining the system or systems. The classification excludes head or chief engineers in establishments employing more than one engineer; workers required to be skilled in the repair of electronic control equipment; and workers in establishments producing electricity, steam, or heated or cooled air primarily for sale. BOILER TENDER Tends one or more boilers to produce steam or high-temperature water for use in an establishment. Fires boiler. Observes and interprets readings on gauges, meters, and charts which register various aspects of boiler operation. Adjusts controls to insure safe and efficient boiler operation and to meet demands for steam or high-temperature water. May also do one or more of the following: Maintain a log in which various aspects of boiler operation are recorded; clean, oil, make minor repairs or assist in repairs to boilerroom equipment; and, following prescribed methods, treat boiler water with chemicals and analyze boiler water for such things as acidity, causticity, and alkalinity. The classification excludes workers in establishments producing electricity, steam, or heated or cooled air primarily for sale. Material Movement and Custodial TRUCKDRIVER Drives a truck within a city or industrial area to transport materials, merchandise, equipment, or workers between various types of establishments such as: Manufacturing plants, freight depots, warehouses, wholesale and retail establishments, or between retail establishments and customers’ houses or places of business. May also load or unload truck with or without helpers, make minor mechanical repairs, and keep truck in good working order. Salesroute and over-the-road drivers are excluded. For wage study purposes, truckdrivers are classified by type and rated capacity of truck, as follows: Truckdriver, light truck (straight truck, under 11/2 tons, usually 4 wheels) Truckdriver, medium truck (straight truck, 1 1/2 to 4 tons inclusive, usually 6 wheels) Truckdriver, heavy truck (straight truck, over 4 tons, usually 10 wheels) Truckdriver, tractor-trailer SHIPPER AND RECEIVER Performs clerical and physical tasks in connection with shipping goods of the establishment in which employed and receiving incoming shipments. In performing day-to-day, routine tasks, follows established guidelines. In handling unusual nonrou tine problems, receives specific guidance from supervisor or other officials. May direct and coordinate the activities of other workers engaged in handling goods to be shipped or being received. Shippers typically are responsible for most of the following: Verifying that orders are accurately filled by comparing items and quantities of goods gathered for shipment against documents; insuring that shipments are properly packaged, identified with shipping information, and loaded into transporting vehicles; preparing and keeping records of goods shipped, e.g., manifests, bills of lading. Receivers typically are responsible for most of the following: Verifying the correct ness of incoming shipments by comparing items and quantities unloaded against bills of lading, invoices, manifests, storage receipts, or other records; checking for damaged goods; insuring that goods are appropriately identified for routing to departments within the establishment; preparing and keeping records of goods received. For wage study purposes, workers are classified as follows: Shipper Receiver Shipper and receiver WAREHOUSEMAN As directed, performs a variety of warehousing duties which require an understanding of the establishment's storage plan. Work involves most of the following: Verifying materials (or merchandise) against receiving documents, noting and reporting discrep ancies and obvious damages; routing materials to prescribed storage locations; storing, stacking, or palletizing materials in accordance with prescribed storage methods; rearranging and taking inventory of stored materials; examining stored materials and reporting deterioration and damage; removing material from storage and preparing it for shipment. May operate hand or power trucks in performing warehousing duties. Exclude workers whose primary duties involve shipping and receiving work (see Shipper and receiver and Shipping packer), order filling (see Order filler), or operating power trucks (see Power-truck operator). ORDER FILLER Fills shipping or transfer orders for finished goods from stored merchandise in accordance with specifications on sales slips, customers’ orders, or other instructions. May, in addition to filling orders and indicating items filled or omitted, keep records of outgoing orders, requisition additional stock or report short supplies to supervisor, and perform other related duties. SHIPPING PACKER Prepares finished products for shipment or storage by placing them in shipping containers, the specific operations performed being dependent upon the type, size, and number of units to be packed, the type of.container employed, and method of shipment. Work requires the placing of items in shipping containers and may involve one or more of the following: Knowledge of various items of stock in order to verify content; selection https://fraser.stlouisfed.org Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis of appropriate type and size of container; inserting enclosures in container; using excelsior or other material to prevent breakage or damage; closing and sealing container; and applying labels or entering identifying data on container. Packers who also make wooden boxes or crates are excluded. MATERIAL HANDLING LABORER A worker employed in a warehouse, manufacturing plant, store, or other establish ment whose duties involve one or more of the following: Loading and unloading various materials and merchandise on or from freight cars, trucks, or other transporting devices; unpacking, shelving, or placing materials or merchandise in proper storage location; and transporting materials or merchandise by handtruck, car, or wheelbarrow. Longshore workers, who load and unload ships, are excluded. POWER-TRUCK OPERATOR Operates a manually controlled gasoline- or electric-powered truck or tractor to transport goods and materials of all kinds about a warehouse, manufacturing plant, or other establishment. For wage study purposes, workers are classified by type of powertruck, as follows: Forklift operator Power-truck operator (other than forklift) GUARD Protects property from theft or damage, or persons from hazards or interference. Duties involve serving at a fixed post, making rounds on foot or by motor vehicle, or escorting persons or property. May be deputized to make arrests. May also help visitors and customers by answering questions and giving directions. Guards employed by establishments which provide protective services on a contract basis are included in this occupation. For wage study purposes, guards are classified as follows: Guard I Carries out instructions primarily oriented toward insuring that emergencies and security violations are readily discovered and reported to appropriate authority. Intervenes directly only in situations which require minimal action to safeguard property or persons. Duties require minimal training. Commonly, the guard is not required to demonstrate physical fitness. May be armed, but generally is not required to demonstrate proficiency in the use of firearms or special weapons. Guard II Enforces regulations designed to prevent breaches of security. Exercises judgment and uses discretion in dealing with emergencies and security violations encountered. Determines whether first response should be to intervene directly (asking for assistance when deemed necessary and time allows), to keep situation under surveillance, or to report situation so that it can be handled by appropriate authority. Duties require specialized training in methods and techniques of protecting security areas. Commonly, the guard is required to demonstrate continuing physical fitness and proficiency with firearms or other special weapons. floors; removing chips, trash, and other refuse; dusting equipment, furniture, or fixtures; polishing metal fixtures or trimmings; providing supplies and minor maintenance services; and cleaning lavatories, showers, and restrooms. Workers who specialize in window washing are excluded. JANITOR, PORTER, OR CLEANER Cleans and keeps in an orderly condition factory working areas and washrooms, or premises of an office, apartment house, or commercial or other establishment. Duties involve a combination of the following-. Sweeping, mopping or scrubbing, and polishing https://fraser.stlouisfed.org Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis 27 Appendix C. Job Conversion Table Beginning in 1981, multilevel jobs are identified by numeric instead of alphabetic designations. A conversion table for the affected occupations follows: Numeric Alphabetic Occupation designation designation (currently used) (previously used) Secretary...................................... .......... I E II D III C IV B V A Numeric designation (currently used) I II III Alphabetic designation (previously used) C B A Computer programmer (business)........ I II III C B A Occupation Computer systems analyst (business).... Stenographer............................... .......... I II General Senior Typist........................................... .......... I II B A Computer operator I II III C B A I II III C B A Drafter Order clerk.................................. .......... I II B A I II III IV V E D C B A Accounting clerk........................ .......... I II III IV D C B A I II III C B A I II B A I II B A File clerk..................................... .......... Key entry operator..................... .......... ■fr U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE : 1981 -361-265/304 https://fraser.stlouisfed.org Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis Electronics technician Guard 28 Area Wage Surveys A list of the latest bulletins available is presented below. Bulletins may be purchased from any of the BLS regional offices shown on the back cover, or from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D. C. 20402. Make checks payable to Superin tendent of Documents. A directory of occupational wage surveys, covering the years 1974 through 1979, is available on request. Area Albany-Schenectady-Troy, N.Y., Sept. 1980‘..................................................... Anaheim-Santa Ana-Garden Grove, Calif., Oct. 1980 ........................................ Atlanta, Ga., May 1981 *.......................................................................................... Baltimore, Md., Aug. 1980 .................................................................................... Billings, Mont., July 1981 ...................................................................................... Boston, Mass., Aug. 1980 ...................................................................................... Buffalo, N.Y., Oct. 1980 ........................................................................................ Chattanooga, Tenn.—Ga., Sept. 1980 .................................................................. Chicago, 111., May 1980 .......................................................................................... Cincinnati, Ohio—Ky.—Ind., July 1981 .............................................................. Cleveland, Ohio, Sept. 19801.................................................................................. Columbus, Ohio, Oct. 1980 .................................................................................... Corpus Christi, Tex., July 1981.............................................................................. Dallas—Fort Worth, Tex., Dec. 19801.................................................................. Davenport—Rock Island—Moline, Iowa—111., Feb. 1981 ................................ Dayton, Ohio, Dec. 1980' ...................................................................................... Daytona Beach, Fla., Aug. 1980' .......................................................................... Denver—Boulder, Colo., Dec. 1980' .................................................................... Detroit, Mich., Apr. 1981 ...................................................................................... Fresno, Calif., June 1981 ........................................................................................ Gainesville, Fla., Sept. 1980'.................................................................................. Gary—Hammond—East Chicago, Ind., Nov. 19801.......................................... Green Bay, Wis., July 1981'.................................................................................... Greensboro—Winston-Salem—High Point, N.C., Aug. 1980'.......................... Greenville—Spartanburg, S.C., June 1981 .......................................................... Hartford, Conn., Mar. 1981 .................................................................................. Houston, Tex., May. 1981 ...................................................................................... Huntsville, Ala., Feb. 1981 .................................................................................... Indianapolis, Ind., Oct. 1980 .................................................................................. Jackson, Miss., Jan. 1981 ...................................................................................... Jacksonville, Fla., Dec. 1980 .................................................................................. Kansas City, Mo.—Kans., Sept. 1980 .................................................................... Los Angeles—Long Beach, Calif., Oct. 1980 ...................................................... Louisville, Ky.—Ind., Nov. 1980'.......................................................................... https://fraser.stlouisfed.org Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis Bulletin number and price* 3000-45 3000-62 3010-24 3000-38 3010-25 300040 3000-52 3000-44 3010-19 3010-30 300046 300048 3010-22 3000-67 3010- 7 3000-64 3000-33 3000-68 3010-12 3010-27 3000-55 3000-56 3010-26 3000-50 3010-23 3010-21 3010-14 3010- 5 300047 3010- 4 3000-66 300042 3000-63 3000-65 $2.25 $2.00 $3.25 $2.25 $2.25 $2.25 $2.25 $1.75 $2.75 $2.75 $3.25 $2.00 $2.25 $3.25 $2.25 $2.25 $1.75 $3.25 $2.75 $2.25 $2.00 $1.75 $2.75 $2.25 $2.25 $2.50 $2.75 $2.25 $2.25 $1.75 $1.75 $2.25 $2.25 $2.25 Area Memphis, Tenn.—Ark.—Miss., Nov. 1980 ........................................................... Miami, Fla., Oct. 1980 ............................................................................................. Milwaukee, Wis., May 1981'................................................................................... Minneapolis—St. Paul, Minn.—Wis., Jan. 1981'................................................. Nassau—Suffolk, N.Y., June 1981'....................................................................... Newark, N.J., Jan. 1981 ......................................................................................... New Orleans, La., Oct. 1980 ................................................................................... New York, N.Y.—N.J., May 1980 ......................................................................... Norfolk—Virginia Beach—Portsmouth, Va.—N.C., May 1981......................... Northeast Pennsylvania, Aug. 1980 ....................................................................... Oklahoma City, Okla., Aug. 1981 ......................................................................... Omaha, Nebr.—Iowa, Oct. 1980'........................................................................... Paterson—Clifton—Passaic, N.J., June 1981 ....................................................... Philadelphia, Pa.—N.J., Nov. 1980....................................................................... Pittsburgh, Pa., Jan. 1981 ....................................................................................... Portland, Maine, Dec. 1980 ..................................................................................... Portland, Oreg.—Wash., June 1981 ....................................................................... Poughkeepsie, N.Y., June 1981............................................................................... Poughkeepsie—Kingston—Newburgh, N.Y., June 1981 ..................................... Providence—Warwick—Pawtucket, R.I.—Mass., June 1981............................. Richmond, Va., June 1981....................................................................................... St. Louis, Mo.—111., Mar. 1981............................................................................... Sacramento, Calif., Dec. 1980'.............................................................................. Saginaw, Mich., Nov. 1980 .................................................................................... Salt Lake City—Ogden, Utah, Nov. 1980 ............................................................. San Antonio, Tex., May 1981 ......... San Diego, Calif., Nov. 1980'................................................................................. San Francisco—Oakland, Calif., Mar. 1981' ....................................................... San Jose, Calif., Mar. 1981' .......................................................................... Seattle—Everett, Wash., Dec. 1980 ...................................................................... South Bend, Ind., Aug. 1981 .................................................................................. Toledo, Ohio—Mich., June 1981'......................................... Trenton, N.J., Sept. 1980 ........................................................................................ Washington, D.C.—Md.—Va., Mar. 1981' ......................................................... Wichita, Kans., Apr. 1981 ...................................................................................... Worcester, Mass., Apr. 1981 .................................................................................. York, Pa., Feb. 1981'.............................................................................................. Bulletin number and price* 3000-59 3000-51 3010-16 3010-1 3010-31 3010- 3 3000-58 3000-24 3010-17 3000-37 3010-37 3000-57 3010-35 3000-53 3010- 2 3000-61 3010-29 3010-28 3010-32 3010-36 3010-18 3010- 8 3000-70 3000-54 3000-60 3010-15 3000-71 3010-13 3010-10 3000-69 3010-33 3010-20 300043 3010-6 3010-11 3010-34 3010-9 * Prices are determined by the Government Printing Office and are subject to change. 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