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The Burlington, Vermont, Metropolitan Area
March 1966

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1 4 6 5 -5 4




UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
W. Willard Wirtz, Secretary
BUREAU OF LABOR ST A T I S T I CS
Ar t hur M

Ross, Commi ssi oner




Area Wage Survey
The Burlington, Vermont, Metropolitan Area




March 1 9 6 6

Bulletin No. 1 4 6 5 -5 4
April 1966

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
W. Willard Wirtz, Secretary
BUREAU OF LABOR S T A T I S T I CS
Ar t hur M. Ross, Commi ssi oner

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Preface

Contents
Page

T h e B u re a u o f L a b o r S t a tis tic s p r o g r a m o f annual
o c c u p a t i o n a l w a g e s u r v e y s in m e t r o p o l i t a n a r e a s is d e ­
s i g n e d to p r o v i d e da t a o n o c c u p a t i o n a l e a r n i n g s , a n d e s t a b ­
l i s h m e n t p r a c t i c e s and s u p p l e m e n t a r y w a g e p r o v i s i o n s . It
y i e l d s d e t a i l e d da ta b y s e l e c t e d i n d u s t r y d i v i s i o n s f o r e a c h
o f th e a r e a s s t u d i e d , f o r e c o n o m i c r e g i o n s , and f o r the
U n i t e d S t a t e s . A m a j o r c o n s i d e r a t i o n in th e p r o g r a m is the
n e e d f o r g r e a t e r i n s i g h t in to (1) the m o v e m e n t o f w a g e s b y
o c c u p a t i o n a l c a t e g o r y a n d s k i l l l e v e l , and (2) th e s t r u c t u r e
a n d l e v e l o f w a g e s a m o n g a r e a s a nd i n d u s t r y d i v i s i o n s .

I n t r o d u c t i o n _________________________________________________________________________

T a bles:

1.

A.

E s t a b l i s h m e n t s a nd w o r k e r s w it h in s c o p e o f s u r v e y and
n u m b e r s t u d i e d __________________________________________________________

O ccu p a tion a l ea rn in g s:*
A - 1. O f f i c e o c c u p a t i o n s —m e n and w o m e n __________________________
A - 2 . P r o f e s s i o n a l and t e c h n i c a l o c c u p a t i o n s —m e n and w o m e n . .
A - 3 . O f f i c e , p r o f e s s i o n a l , and t e c h n i c a l o c c u p a t i o n s —
m e n a n d w o m e n c o m b i n e d ____________________________________
A -4.
M a i n t e n a n c e a nd p o w e r p l a n t o c c u p a t i o n s _____________________
A - 5. C u s t o d i a l and m a t e r i a l m o v e m e n t o c c u p a t i o n s _____________

A pp end ix.

O c c u p a t i o n a l d e s c r i p t i o n s _________________________________________

E igh ty -five areas
c u r r e n t l y a r e i n c l u d e d in th e
p r o g r a m . I n fo r m a tio n on o c c u p a tio n a l e a r n in g s is c o l l e c t e d
a n n u a l l y in e a c h a r e a . I n f o r m a t i o n o n e s t a b l i s h m e n t p r a c ­
t i c e s and s u p p le m e n ta ry w a ge p r o v is io n s is obtained b ie n ­
n i a l l y in m o s t o f th e a r e a s .
T h i s b u l l e t i n p r e s e n t s r e s u l t s o f th e s u r v e y in
B u r l i n g t o n , Vt. , in M a r c h 1 9 6 6.
The area con sists of
B u r l i n g t o n , E s s e x J u n c t i o n , South B u r l i n g t o n , and W i n o o s k i
in C h i t t e n d e n C o u n t y .
T h i s s tu d y w a s c o n d u c t e d b y th e
B u r e a u ' s r e g i o n a l o f f i c e in B o s t o n , M a s s . , W e n d e l l D .
M a c D o n a l d , D i r e c t o r ; b y L e o E p s t e i n , u n d e r the d i r e c t i o n
o f P a u l V. M u l k e r n , A s s i s t a n t R e g i o n a l D i r e c t o r f o r W a g e s
and In dustrial R e la tio n s .




areas.

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A t th e end o f e a c h s u r v e y , an i n d i v i d u a l a r e a
b u l l e t i n p r e s e n t s s u r v e y r e s u l t s f o r e a c h a r e a s t u d ie d .
A f t e r c o m p l e t i o n o f a l l o f th e i n d i v i d u a l a r e a b u l l e t i n s f o r
a rou nd o f s u r v e y s , a t w o - p a r t s u m m a r y bu lletin is is s u e d .
T h e f i r s t p a r t b r i n g s da t a f o r e a c h o f th e m e t r o p o l i t a n
a r e a s s t u d i e d in to o n e b u l l e t i n . T h e s e c o n d p a r t p r e s e n t s
in fo r m a t io n w h ic h has b e e n p r o j e c t e d f r o m in d ivid ua l m e t ­
r o p o l i t a n a r e a d a t a to r e l a t e t o e c o n o m i c r e g i o n s a nd the
U n it e d S t a t e s . T h e t w o - p a r t b u l l e t i n i s l i m i t e d to S t a n d a r d
M e t r o p o l i t a n S t a t i s t i c a l A r e a s a nd , t h e r e f o r e ,
exclu d es
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Area Wage Survey---The Burlington, Vfc, Metropolitan Area
Introduction
O c c u p a t i o n a l e m p l o y m e n t and e a r n i n g s data a r e s h o w n f o r
f u l l - t i m e w o r k e r s , i . e . , t h o s e h i r e d to w o r k a r e g u l a r w e e k l y s c h e d u l e
in the g i v e n o c c u p a t i o n a l c l a s s i f i c a t i o n .
E a r n i n g s data e x c l u d e p r e ­
m i u m p a y f o r o v e r t i m e and f o r w o r k o n w e e k e n d s , h o l i d a y s , and
la te s h i f t s .
N o n p r o d u c t i o n b o n u s e s a r e e x c l u d e d , but c o s t - o f - l i v i n g
b o n u s e s and i n c e n t i v e e a r n i n g s a r e i n c l u d e d .
W here w eekly hours are
r e p o r t e d , a s f o r o f f i c e c l e r i c a l o c c u p a t i o n s , r e f e r e n c e is to the w o r k
s c h e d u l e s ( r o u n d e d t o the n e a r e s t h a lf h o u r ) f o r w h i c h s t r a i g h t - t i m e
s a la r ie s a re paid ; a v e r a g e w e e k ly e a rn in g s f o r th ese o ccu p a tio n s have
b e e n r o u n d e d t o the n e a r e s t h a l f d o l l a r .

T h i s a r e a i s 1 o f 85 in w h i c h the U.S. D e p a r t m e n t o f L a b o r ' s
B u rea u of L a b o r S tatistics con du cts s u r v e y s of occu p a tio n a l earn ings
and r e l a t e d w a g e b e n e f i t s on an a r e a w i d e b a s i s .
T h i s b u l l e t i n p r e s e n t s c u r r e n t o c c u p a t i o n a l e m p l o y m e n t and
e a r n i n g s i n f o r m a t i o n o b t a i n e d l a r g e l y b y m a i l f r o m th e e s t a b l i s h m e n t s
v i s i t e d b y B u r e a u f i e l d e c o n o m i s t s in the l a s t p r e v i o u s s u r v e y f o r
o c c u p a t i o n s r e p o r t e d in that e a r l i e r s tu d y .
P e r s o n a l v isits w e re m ade
to n o n r e s p o n d e n t s and to t h o s e r e s p o n d e n t s r e p o r t i n g u n u s u a l c h a n g e s
s i n c e the p r e v i o u s s u r v e y .

The a v era g es p r esen ted r e f le c t c o m p o s i t e , a re a w id e estim ates.
I n d u s t r i e s and e s t a b l i s h m e n t s d i f f e r in p a y l e v e l and j o b s ta f fin g and,
th u s , c o n t r i b u t e d i f f e r e n t l y t o the e s t i m a t e s f o r e a c h j o b .
The pay
r e l a t i o n s h i p o b t a i n a b l e f r o m the a v e r a g e s m a y f a i l t o r e f l e c t a c c u r a t e l y
the w a g e s p r e a d o r d i f f e r e n t i a l m a i n t a i n e d a m o n g j o b s in in d iv id u a l
e s t a b l i s h m e n t s . S i m i l a r l y , d i f f e r e n c e s in a v e r a g e p a y l e v e l s f o r m e n
and w o m e n in a n y o f the s e l e c t e d o c c u p a t i o n s s h o u l d n o t b e a s s u m e d to
r e f l e c t d i f f e r e n c e s in p a y t r e a t m e n t o f the s e x e s w it h in i n d iv id u a l e s ­
ta b lish m en ts.
O t h e r p o s s i b l e f a c t o r s w h i c h m a y c o n t r i b u t e to d i f f e r ­
e n c e s in p a y f o r m e n and w o m e n i n c l u d e ; D i f f e r e n c e s in p r o g r e s s i o n
w it h in e s t a b l i s h e d r a t e r a n g e s , s i n c e o n l y the a c t u a l r a t e s p a id i n ­
c u m b e n t s a r e c o l l e c t e d ; and d i f f e r e n c e s in s p e c i f i c d u t ie s p e r f o r m e d ,
a lth o u g h the w o r k e r s a r e a p p r o p r i a t e l y c l a s s i f i e d w it h in the s a m e
s u r v e y j o b d e s c r i p t i o n . J o b d e s c r i p t i o n s u s e d in c l a s s i f y i n g e m p l o y e e s
in t h e s e s u r v e y s a r e u s u a l l y m o r e g e n e r a l i z e d tha n t h o s e u s e d in
i n d i v i d u a l e s t a b l i s h m e n t s and a l l o w f o r m i n o r d i f f e r e n c e s a m o n g e s ­
t a b l i s h m e n t s in th e s p e c i f i c d u t ie s p e r f o r m e d .

In e a c h a r e a , da ta a r e o b t a i n e d f r o m r e p r e s e n t a t i v e e s t a b ­
l i s h m e n t s w it h in s i x b r o a d i n d u s t r y d i v i s i o n s : M a n u f a c t u r i n g ; t r a n s ­
p o r t a t i o n , c o m m u n i c a t i o n , and o t h e r p u b l i c u t i l i t i e s ; w h o l e s a l e t r a d e ;
r e t a i l t r a d e ; f i n a n c e , i n s u r a n c e , and r e a l e s t a t e ; and s e r v i c e s .
M a jor
in d u st r y g ro u p s e x c lu d e d f r o m th e se stu dies a r e g o v e r n m e n t o p e r a ­
t i o n s and th e c o n s t r u c t i o n and e x t r a c t i v e i n d u s t r i e s .
E sta b lish m en ts
h a v i n g f e w e r th an a p r e s c r i b e d n u m b e r o f w o r k e r s a r e o m i t t e d b e c a u s e
t h e y te n d to f u r n i s h i n s u f f i c i e n t e m p l o y m e n t in the o c c u p a t i o n s s t u d i e d
to w a r r a n t i n c l u s i o n . S e p a r a t e t a b u l a t i o n s a r e p r o v i d e d f o r e a c h o f the
b ro a d in du stry div isio n s w hich m e e t pu b lica tion c rite ria .
T h e s e s u r v e y s a r e c o n d u c t e d on a s a m p l e b a s i s b e c a u s e o f
the u n n e c e s s a r y c o s t i n v o l v e d in s u r v e y i n g a l l e s t a b l i s h m e n t s .
To
o b t a i n o p t i m u m a c c u r a c y at m i n i m u m c o s t , a g r e a t e r p r o p o r t i o n of
l a r g e th an o f s m a l l e s t a b l i s h m e n t s i s s t u d i e d . In c o m b i n i n g the data,
h o w e v e r , all e s ta b lis h m e n ts a r e given th eir a p p r o p r ia t e w eigh t.
E s­
t i m a t e s b a s e d on the e s t a b l i s h m e n t s s t u d i e d a r e p r e s e n t e d , t h e r e f o r e ,
as r e l a t i n g to a l l e s t a b l i s h m e n t s in th e i n d u s t r y g r o u p i n g and a r e a ,
e x c e p t f o r t h o s e b e l o w the m i n i m u m s i z e s t u d ie d .
O ccu pations

O c c u p a t i o n a l e m p l o y m e n t e s t i m a t e s r e p r e s e n t the t o t a l in a ll
e s t a b l i s h m e n t s w it h in the s c o p e o f the s t u d y and n o t the n u m b e r a c t u a l l y
surveyed.
B e c a u s e o f d i f f e r e n c e s in o c c u p a t i o n a l s t r u c t u r e a m o n g e s ­
t a b l i s h m e n t s , the e s t i m a t e s o f o c c u p a t i o n a l e m p l o y m e n t o b t a in e d f r o m
the s a m p l e o f e s t a b l i s h m e n t s s t u d i e d s e r v e o n l y to i n d i c a t e the r e l a t i v e
i m p o r t a n c e o f the j o b s s t u d i e d .
T h e s e d i f f e r e n c e s in o c c u p a t i o n a l
s t r u c t u r e d o n o t m a t e r i a l l y a f f e c t the a c c u r a c y o f the e a r n i n g s data.

and E a r n i n g s

The o cc u p a t io n s s e l e c t e d f o r study a re c o m m o n to a v a r i e t y
o f m a n u f a c t u r i n g and n o n m a n u f a c t u r i n g i n d u s t r i e s , and a r e o f the
f o l l o w i n g t y p e s : (1) O f f i c e c l e r i c a l ; (2) p r o f e s s i o n a l and t e c h n i c a l ;
(3) m a i n t e n a n c e and p o w e r p l a n t ; and (4) c u s t o d i a l and m a t e r i a l m o v e ­
m ent.
O c c u p a t i o n a l c l a s s i f i c a t i o n is b a s e d o n a u n i f o r m s e t o f j o b
d e s c r i p t i o n s d e s i g n e d to ta k e a c c o u n t o f i n t e r e s t a b l i s h m e n t v a r i a t i o n
in d u t ie s w it h i n the s a m e j o b .
The o c c u p a t io n s s e l e c t e d f o r study
a r e l i s t e d a nd d e s c r i b e d in th e a p p e n d i x .
E a r n i n g s data f o r s o m e o f
th e o c c u p a t i o n s l i s t e d and d e s c r i b e d a r e n o t p r e s e n t e d in th e A - s e r i e s
t a b l e s b e c a u s e e i t h e r (1) e m p l o y m e n t in th e o c c u p a t i o n i s t o o s m a l l
t o p r o v i d e e n o u g h da ta to m e r i t p r e s e n t a t i o n , o r (2) t h e r e i s p o s s i ­
b i l i t y o f d i s c l o s u r e o f i n d i v i d u a l e s t a b l i s h m e n t data.




E sta b lish m en t P r a c t ic e s

and S u p p l e m e n t a r y W a g e P r o v i s i o n s

T a b u l a t i o n s o n s e l e c t e d e s t a b l i s h m e n t p r a c t i c e s and s u p p l e ­
m e n t a r y w a g e p r o v i s i o n s ( B - s e r i e s t a b l e s ) a r e n o t p r e s e n t e d in th is
b ulletin .
I n f o r m a t i o n f o r t h e s e t a b u l a t i o n s i s c o l l e c t e d b i e n n i a l l y in
th is a r e a .
T h e s e t a b u l a t i o n s on m i n i m u m e n t r a n c e s a l a r i e s f o r
i n e x p e r i e n c e d w o m e n o f f i c e w o r k e r s ; s h if t d i f f e r e n t i a l s ; s c h e d u l e d
w e e k l y h o u r s ; p a i d h o l i d a y s ; p a i d v a c a t i o n s ; and h e a lt h , i n s u r a n c e ,
and p e n s i o n p l a n s ; a r e p r e s e n t e d (in the B - s e r i e s t a b l e s ) in p r e v i o u s
b u l l e t i n s f o r th is a r e a .

1

T a b le 1.

E s ta b lis h m e n ts and w o r k e r s w ith in s c o p e o f s u r v e y and n u m b e r stu d ie d in B u rlin g to n , V t. , 1
b y m a jo r in d u s try d iv is io n , M a r c h 1966

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A l l d i v i s i o n s ________________________________________
M a n u fa ctu rin g ______________________________________
N on m a n u fa ctu rin g ____________ ____________________
T r a n s p o r t a t io n , c o m m u n ic a t io n , and
o th e r p u b lic u t i l i t i e s 5______ ________________
W h o le s a le t r a d e ___ ___________________________
R e t a il tr a d e 6 ____________________________________
F in a n c e , in s u r a n c e , and r e a l e s t a t e 6_______
S e r v ic e s 6 7 ___
______ „ ___________ ______

N u m b e r o f e s ta b lis h m e n ts

50

5

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800
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1 T h e B u rlin g to n a r e a c o n s is t s o f B u rlin g to n , E s s e x J u n ctio n , South B u rlin g to n , and W in o o s k i in C h itten don C ou n ty. T h e " w o r k e r s w ith in s c o p e
o f stu d y " e s t im a t e s show n in th is ta b le p r o v id e a r e a s o n a b ly a c c u r a t e d e s c r ip t io n o f the s iz e and c o m p o s it io n o f the la b o r f o r c e in clu d ed in the s u r v e y .
T h e e s t im a t e s a r e not in te n d e d , h o w e v e r , to s e r v e as a b a s is o f c o m p a r is o n w ith o th e r e m p lo y m e n t in d e x e s f o r the a r e a to m e a s u r e em p lo y m e n t
tr e n d s o r l e v e ls s in c e (1) planning o f w age s u r v e y s r e q u ir e s the u s e o f e s ta b lis h m e n t data c o m p ile d c o n s id e r a b ly in a d v a n ce o f the p a y r o ll p e r io d
s tu d ie d , and (2) s m a ll e s ta b lis h m e n ts a r e e x c lu d e d fr o m the s c o p e o f the s u r v e y .
2 T h e 1957 r e v i s e d e d itio n o f the Standard In d u stria l C la s s ific a t io n M anual and the 196 3 S u p plem en t w e r e u s e d in c la s s if y in g e s t a b lis h m e n t s by
in d u s tr y d iv is io n .
3 In clu d e s a ll e s ta b lis h m e n ts w ith to ta l e m p lo y m e n t at o r a b o v e the m in im u m lim ita tio n . A l l o u tle ts (w ith in the a r e a ) o f c o m p a n ie s in s u ch
in d u s t r ie s as t r a d e , fin a n c e , auto r e p a ir s e r v i c e , and m o tio n p ic t u r e th e a te r s a r e c o n s id e r e d as 1 e s ta b lis h m e n t.
4 In clu d e s a ll w o r k e r s in a ll e s ta b lis h m e n ts w ith to ta l e m p lo y m e n t (w ith in the a r e a ) at o r a b o v e the m in im u m lim ita tio n .
5 T a x ic a b s and s e r v i c e s in c id e n ta l to w a te r tr a n s p o r ta tio n w e r e e x c lu d e d .
6 T h is in d u s tr y d iv is io n is r e p r e s e n t e d in e s tim a te s f o r " a l l in d u s t r ie s " and "n o n m a n u fa c tu r in g " in the S e r ie s A ta b le s . S ep a ra te p r e s e n t a t io n
o f data f o r th is d iv is io n is not m a d e f o r on e o r m o r e o f the fo llo w in g r e a s o n s : (1) E m p lo y m e n t in the d iv is io n is too s m a ll to p r o v id e enough data
to m e r it s e p a r a te stu dy, (2) the s a m p le w as not d e s ig n e d in it ia lly to p e r m it s e p a r a te p r e s e n t a t io n ,
(3) r e s p o n s e w a s in s u ffic ie n t o r in adequ ate to
p e r m it s e p a r a te p r e s e n t a t io n , and (4) th e r e is p o s s ib ilit y o f d i s c lo s u r e o f in d iv id u a l e s ta b lis h m e n t data.
7 H o te ls ; p e r s o n a l s e r v i c e s ; b u s in e s s s e r v i c e s ; a u to m o b ile r e p a ir s h o p s ; m o t io n p ic t u r e s ; n o n p r o fit m e m b e r s h ip o r g a n iz a t io n s (e x c lu d in g r e lig io u s
and c h a r ita b le o r g a n iz a t io n s ); and e n g in e e r in g and a r c h ite c t u r a l s e r v ic e s .




O v e r t h r e e -f ift h s o f the w o r k e r s w ith in s c o p e o f the s u r v e y in the B u rlin g to n a r e a
w e r e e m p lo y e d in m a n u fa ctu rin g f ir m s .
T he fo llo w in g ta b le p r e s e n t s the m a jo r in d u s try
g r o u p s and s p e c i f i c in d u s t r ie s as a p e r c e n t o f a ll m a n u fa ctu rin g :
In d u stry gro u p
E l e c t r ic a l m a c h in e r y ____________ 47
F o o d p r o d u c t s _____________________ 9
P r in tin g and p u b lis h in g __________ 9
A p p a r e l ____________________________ 7
F a b r ic a t e d m etal
p r o d u c t s _________________________
5
M a c h in e r y (e x c e p t
e l e c t r i c a l ) _______________________
5
T e x t ile m il l p r o d u c t s ____________ 5

S p e c ific in d u s t r ie s
C o m m u n ic a tio n equ ip m e n t_______ 30
E le c t r o n ic co m p o n e n ts and
a c c e s s o r i e s _____________________ 16
W o m e n 's # m i s s e s ', and
j u n i o r s ' o u t e r w e a r _____________ 7
M is c e lla n e o u s t e x t ile g o o d s ____ 5
N e w s p a p e r s ______________________
5
R o llin g , d r a w in g , and e x tr u d ­
in g o f n o n fe r r o u s m e t a l s ______ 5

T h is in fo r m a t io n is b a s e d on e s t im a t e s o f to ta l e m p lo y m e n t d e r iv e d f r o m u n iv e r s e
m a t e r ia ls c o m p ile d p r i o r to a c tu a l s u r v e y .
P r o p o r t io n s in v a r io u s in d u s tr y d iv is io n s m ay
d i ff e r f r o m p r o p o r t io n s b a s e d on the r e s u lts o f the s u r v e y a s show n in ta b le 1 a b o v e .

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A. Occupational Earnings

Table A-l. Office Occupations—Men and Women
(A v e r a g e s t r a ig h t -t im e w e e k ly h o u r s and e a rn in g s fo r s e l e c t e d o c c u p a t io n s stu d ie d on an a r e a b a s is
b y in d u s tr y d iv is io n , B u r lin g to n , V t. , M a r c h 1966)
Weekly earnings1
( standard)

Sex, occupation, and industry division

N um be r of w o r k e r s r e c e iv in g straight - t i m e w e e k l y ea rni ngs of —
%

Number

weekly
hours1
’ standard)

of
workers

Mean2

Median 2

Middle range 2

*

%

i

$

%

s

*

%

*

S

$

I

$

*

$

60

65

70

75

80

85

90

95

100

i 05

110

115

120

125

130

60

65

70

75

80

85

90

95

100

105

110

115

120

125

130

over

-

-

-

-

-

-

2
2

3

-

3

-

and
under

S

55

and

MEN
CLERKS, ACCOUNTING, CLASS B -----------MANUFACTUR I N G ------------------------------------

66

3 9 .0
3 9 ,5

OFFICE BOYS -----------------------------------------------

7

3 9 .0

101.00 101.00
66.00
$
9 7 .0 0

$

1 0 2 .5 0
6 5 .0 0

$
$
9 1 .0 0 -1 0 4 .5 0
9 9 .5 0 -1 0 b .0 0
6 1 .5 0 -

- -

7 0 .0 0

1

3

2

-

1
1

-

1

1

1

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

WO S E N

BOOKKEEPING-MACHINE OPERATORS,
CLASS B -----------------------------------------------------MANUFACTURING-----------------------------------NUNMANUFACTUR I N G ------------------------------

26
7
19

3 3 .5
3 9 .5
3 8 .0

6 8 .5 0
8 3 .5 0
6 2 .5 0

6 5 . 50
9 1 .0 0
6 3 .0 0

6 1 .0 0 7 7 .5 0 -

7 9 .0 0
9 4 .0 0

1

4

8

-

-

-

6 7 .5 0

1

4

8

4

-

6 0 .0 0 -

-

~

_
-

_
-

“

“

CLERKS, ACCOUNTING, CLASS A ------------MANUFACTUR I N G -----------------------------------NONMANUFACTURING------------------------------

1 3

6

4 0 .0
3 9 .0

9 6 .0 0
9 0 .5 0

9 4 .0 0
9 3 .0 0

7

4 0 .5

1 0 0 .5 0

1 0 7 .5 0

CLERKS, ACCOUNTING, CLASS 8 -----------MANUFACTUR I N G -----------------------------------NONMANUFACTURING-----------------------------

70
14
5o

3 3 .5
4 0 .0
3 8 .0

7 6 .5 0
7 4 .5 0
7 7 .0 0

7 5 .0 0
7 3 .5 0
7 7 .0 0

6 8 .0 0 6 9 .5 0 6 8 .0 0 -

8 9 .0 0
8 6 .5 0
9 1 .0 0

CLERKS, PAYROLL -------------------------------------NONMANUFACTURING ---------------------------PUBLIC U T I L I T I E S --------------------------

17

9

3 9 .0
3 9 .5
3 8 .5

66.00
88.00

9 1 .5 0
9 2 .5 0
9 3 .5 0

7 4 .0 0 7 3 .0 0 7 4 .0 0 -

9 6 .0 0
9 8 .0 0
9 9 .0 0

KEYPUNCH OPERATORS,

19

3 8 .5

6 6 .5 0

6 5 .0 0

6 0 .0 0 -

7 b .00

61
39

3 9 .0
3 9 .5
3 7 .5

1 0 0 .5 0
1 0 3 .5 0
9 4 .5 0

3 9 .5

1 0 1 .5 0

1 0 2 .5 0

3 9 .5

7 5 .0 0

7 5 .0 0

3 7 .0

7 4 .5 0

12

CLASS B ------------

SECRETARIES----------------------------------------------MANUFACTURING-----------------------------------NONMANUFACTURING — -------------------------PUBLIC UT IL I T I E S --------------------------

22fc

SWITCHECARO OPERATOR-RECEPTIONISTS

7

TRANSCRIBING-MACHINE OPERATORS,
GENERAL ------------------------------------------------------

21
20

TYPISTS,

CLASS B ------------------------------------

3 9 .5

8 5 .5 0

6 6 .5 0

101.00
1 0 4 .0 0
9 8 .0 0

7 3 .0 0

66.00

9 0 .5 0 -1 0 9 .0 0
8 7 .5 0 - 9 6 .0 0
9 0 .0 0 -1 1 5 .0 0

8 9 .0 0 -1 1 1 .0 0
9 0 .5 0 -1 1 5 .0 0
8 2 .0 0 -1 0 9 .0 0




_
-

~

8
62

4

2

4

7

i

-

9

-

i

5

5

~
-

-

1
1

1

8 7 .5 0

-

b .0 0 -

9 1 .0 0

-

6 0 .5 0 -

7 0 .0 0

6

1

11

23
i

-

15
5

10

i
i

4

4

1

1

3

2

1

2
2

~

4

-

4

2

1

1

_

4
4

1
1

i

”

9
i

8

5

14

1

4

1

14

1

1

-

_
-

i

i

3

6

-

_
-

_
-

-

-

6

10

8

i

i

-

2

3

i

-

1

2

3

5

5

7

-

2

_

“

-

i

-

3
3

1

3
-

_
-

1

2

2

7

1

-

2

3

2

25

2

-

3

2

4

1
1

5
4

-

-

1

2

3

_

1

i
i

-

_

-

-

9 1 .0 0 -1 2 1 .0 0
6 7 .5 0 -

/ee k fo r wh ic h e m p l o y e e s r e c e i v e th eir reg ul ai

2 The mean is com puted fo r each job
surveyed re ce ive m ore than the rate shown;
o f these rates and a fourth earn m ore than
3 Transportation, com m unication, and

-

4

7
i

6
6

-

2

2

2

1

5

-

7
3
i

-

3
2
1

-

1

1

-

_
-

_
-

-

-

_

_

_

_

-

-

-

-

-

-

_
-

-

-

1

1
1

22
1

23

-

-

4

i
i

3

22

3
-

-

-

-

-

-

s t r a i g h t - t im e s a l a r i e s and the ea rnings c o r r e s p o n d to t he se w e e k l y hour s

by totaling the earnings o f all w ork ers and dividing by the number o f w o rk e rs.
The median designates position— half of the em ployees
half r e ce iv e less than the rate shown.
The m iddle range is defined by 2 rates of pay; a fourth of the w ork ers earn less than the lower
the higher rate.
other public utilities.

Table A-2. Professional and Technical Occupations—Men and Women

Salaries o f pro fe ssio n a l and technical w ork ers are om itted
from this report.
Data do not m eet publication cr ite r ia .

4
Table A-3. Office, Professional, and Technical Occupations1—Men and Women Combined
(A v e r a g e s t r a ig h t -t im e w e e k ly h o u r s and ea rn in g s fo r s e l e c t e d o c c u p a t io n s stu d ied on an a r e a b a s is
by in d u str y d iv is io n , B u r lin g to n , V t . , M a rc h 1966)
Average

CLERKS, ACCOUNTING, CLASS A -------------MANUFACTURING-------------------------------------NONMANUFACTURING ------------------------------PUBL I C UT IL IT IE S ---------------------------

16
7
9
7
78
20
58

CLERKS, ACCOUNTING, CLASS B
MANUFACTURING ---NONMANUFACTURING

S a la r ie s

o f p r o fe s s io n a l

and

(standard)

38. 5
39.5

$
68.50
83.50
62.50

CLERKS, PAYROLL---------------------------------------MANUFACTURING-------------------------------------NUNMANUFACTURING - - ---------------------------

22
10
12

40.0
39.5

96.50
91.50

KEYPUNCH OPERATORS,

CLASS B --------------

19

101.00
97.50

40.0

78.50
82.50
77.50

38.5
39.5
38.0

te c h n ic a l w o r k e r s

a re

Weekly

MANUFACTUR I N G -----------------------------------------------NONMANUFACTURING - - ----------------------------------PUBLIC U T I L I T I E S -----------------------------------

o m it t e d

fro m

th is

S t a n d a r d h o u r s r e f l e c t t h e w o r k w e e k f o r w h ic h e m p lo y e e s r e c e i v e
T r a n s p o r t a t i o n , c o m m u n ic a t io n , a n d o t h e r p u b lic u t i l i t i e s .

61
39

226

39.0
39.0
38 . 5
38.5
38.5

Weekly
earnings
(standard)

$
88.50
91.00

86.00
88.00

Average

O cc up a tio n and in du str y d i v is i o n

66.00

39.0
39.5
37.5
39.5

100.50
103.50
94.50
101.50

SWITCHBOARD OPERATOR-RECEPTIONISTSTABULATING-MACHINE OPERATORS,
NONMANUFACTURING

TRANSCRI8ING-MACHINE OPERATORS,

r e g u la r

s t r a ig h t - t im e

s a la r ie s

and

th e

e a r n in g s

c o rre sp o n d

to

Table A-4. Maintenance and Powerplant Occupations
(A v e ra g e

1
2




E x c lu d e s
F o r

p r e m iu m

d e f in it io n

of

pay

fo r

te rm s ,

o v e r t im e

see

fo o tn o te

and
2,

fo r

s t r a ig h t - t im e

w o rk

t a b le

A - l.

on

h o u r ly e a r n in g s f o r m e n in s e le c t e d o c c u p a t io n s s t u d ie d o n a n a r e a b a s is
b y in d u s t r y d iv is io n , B u r lin g t o n , V t . , M a r c h 1 9 6 6 )

w eeken d s,

----------------------------------------

re p o rt.

th e ir

h o lid a y s ,

and

la t e

s h ifts .

Weekly
(standard)

66.50

39.0

Number
of
workers

th e se

w e e k ly

h o u rs.

7

108
21
20

39.5

39.0
38.5

Weekly
earnings 1
23
(standard)

O
O

BOOKKEEPING-MACHINE OPERATORS,
CLASS B --------------------------------------------MANUFACTURING --------------------------NONMANUFACTURING---------------------

1
2
3

Average
Number
of
workers

O cc up a tio n and in dus tr y d i v is i o n

Weekly
earnings 2
(standard) (standard)
Weekly

O c c u p a tio n a n d in d u s t r y d iv is io n

84.50
80.50

37.0

74.50

39.5

66.50

5
Table A-5. Custodial and Material Movement Occupations
(A v e r a g e s t r a ig h t -t im e h o u r ly ea rn in g s f o r s e l e c t e d o c c u p a t io n s stu d ied on an a r e a b a s is
b y in d u stry d iv is io n , B u r lin g to n , V t . , M a r c h 19661
Hourly earnings'1

O c c u p a tio n

N um ber of w o rk e rs

1 .3 0

a n d in d u s t r y d iv is io n

r e c e iv in g

s t r a ig h t - t im e

h o u r ly

e a r n in g s o f—

t

t

2 .7 0 2 .8 0 2 .9 0

1.4 0

1.5 0

1 .6 0

1.7 0

1.8 0

1.9 0

2 .0 0

2 .1 0 2 .2 0 2 .3 0

2 .4 0

2.5 0

2 .6 0

1 .4 0

1 .5 0

1.6 0

1 .7 0

1.8 0

1 .9 0

2.0 0 2 .1 0

2 .2 0 2 .3 0 2 .4 0

2.5 0

2.6 0

2 .7 0

3

7

5
4
1

5

t

t

s

t

*

t

3 .0 0

3.1 0

3.2 0

3 .3 0

3.1 0 3.2 0

3.3 0

ov e r

and
under

$
1.8 3

1.88
1 .6 7

JA M T CR S. PORTERS. AN0 CLEANERS-----MANUFACTURING-------------------------------------NONMANUFACTUR I N G -------------------------------

$
1.9 2
1 .9 9
1 .7 9

$
$
1 .6 2 - 2 .0 5
1 . 7 1 - 2.1 3
1 . 4 5 - 1.8 9

LABORERS, MATERIAL HANDLING
MANUFACTURING--------------------NONMANUFACTUR I N G ---------------

34
24
10

2 .1 3
2 .0 7
2 .2 9

2.1 1
2 .0 0

1 .7 7 - 2.2 8
1 . 7 5 - 2 .2 5
1 .6 8 - 3 .1 6

PACKERS, SHIPPING
MANUFACTURING ■

32
32

2 .0 9
2 .0 9

2.1 3
2 .1 3

1 .8 4 - 2.2 7
1 . 8 4 - 2 .2 7

RECEIVING CLERKS
MANUFACTURING

2.3 3
2.5 4

2 .3 9
2 .5 5

2 .1 9 2 .2 8 -

SHIPPING CLERKS ■
MANUFACTUR ING

2.4 6
2.4 6

2 .4 2
2 .3 9

2 . 2 1 - 2.5 5
2 .1 9 - 2.5 5

SHIPPING AN0 RECEIVING CLERKS
TRUCKDRIVERS 4 --------------MANUFACTURING-------NONMANUFACTURING TRUCKDRIVERS, MEDIUM ( 1 - 1 / 2 TO
AND INCLUDING 4 TONS) --------------NONMANUFACTURING -------------------------TRUCKERS, POWER (FORKLIFT)
MANUFACTURING

231
4

6

2. 12

2 .3 9

2.3 5

1 .8 8 -

2.4 0
2 .2 6
2 .5 0

2.2 8
2 .2 8
2 .6 5

2 . 0 7 - 3.1 2
2 . 1 9 - 2 .5 5
2 . 0 1 - 3.1 6

13
11

2 .1 3
2.1 0

2 .0 9
2 .0 7

1 .7 8 - 2 .3 0
1 .7 5 - 2 .1 5
2 .0 3 2 .0 3 -

5

1

1

-

11
8
3

5

7

3
3

9
9

14
14

4
3

7
7

1

-

1
1

1

2

10

2

1

2

10

2

1 2

1
2

11

1

1 2

-

1
1

2

3
3

4
2

5
5

1
1

-

-

1

2.5 3
2 .5 3

1

2

1

-

1

1

3

3

2

2

2

-

1

-

3

11 11 22
-

-

and

-

la t e

1
1

s h ifts .

3
3

1
1

-

3
3

2
3

—

2

2
2

1
1

-

1
1

11

4

4
2
2

11

11

1

1

10

-

10

-

—

22

1

2
2

1
—

3 .0 0

1

1

3.03
3

2 .9 0

11

2
2
-

-

6

8
8

-

1

1 1 1
5
5

D a t a l i m i t e d to m e n w o r k e r s .
E x c lu d e s p r e m iu m p a y f o r o v e r t im e a n d f o r w o r k o n w e e k e n d s , h o lid a y s ,
F o r d e f in it io n o f t e r m s , s e e fo o tn o te 2 , t a b le A - l .
In c lu d e s a l l d r iv e r s r e g a r d l e s s o f s iz e a n d ty p e o f t r u c k o p e r a t e d .




3

2

2.5 9
3.0 3

35
15
20

11
11

and
2.8 0

—
3
3

—

—

—

2

—

—

2

11




Appendix.

Occupational Descriptions

The prim ary purpose of preparing job descriptions for the Bureau's w age surveys is to assist its field
staff in classifying into appropriate occupations workers who are em ployed under a v ariety of payroll titles
and different work arrangem ents from establishm ent to establishm ent and from area to area. This perm its
the grouping of occupational w age rates representing com parable job co ntent. Because of this em phasis on
interestablishm ent and interarea co m parab ility of occupational content, the B ureau's job descriptions m ay
differ significantly from those in use in individual establishm ents or those prepared for other purposes. In
applying these job descriptions, the Bureau's field econom ists are instructed to exclude w orking supervisors,
apprentices, learners, beginners, trainees, handicapped, p a rt-tim e , tem porary, and probationary workers.
OFFICE
BILLER, MACHINE

BOOKKEEPING-MACHINE OPERATOR

Prepares statem ents, bills, and invoices on a m achine other than
an ordinary or e le c tro m a tic typew riter. M ay also keep records as to
billings or shipping charges or perform other c le ric al work in cid en tal
to billin g operations. For w age study purposes, billers, m ach in e, are
classified by type of m achine, as follows:
B iller, m achine (b illing m ach in e). Uses a special b illin g m a ­
chine (M oon H opkins, E lliott Fisher, Burroughs, e tc . , w hich are
co m bination typing and adding m achines) to prepare bills and invoices
from custom ers' purchase orders, internally prepared orders, shipping
m em orandum s, e tc . U sually involves ap p licatio n of p redeterm ined
discounts and shipping charges, and entry of necessary extensions,
w hich m ay or m ay not be com puted on the billing m ach in e, and
totals w hich are au to m atically accum u lated by m achine. The oper­
ation usually involves a large num ber of carbon copies of the b ill
being prepared and is often done on a fanfold m achine.
B iller, m achine (bookkeeping m ach in e). Uses a bookkeeping
m achine (Sundstrand, E lliott Fisher, R em ington Rand, e t c . , w hich
m ay or m ay not have typew riter keyboard) to prepare custom ers' bills
as p a rt of the accounts receivable operation. G enerally involves the
sim ultaneous entry of figures on custom ers' led ger record. The m a ­
chine au to m atic ally accum ulates figures on a num ber of v e rtic al
colum ns and com putes, and usually prints au to m atically the d ebit or
cred it balances. Does not involve a know ledge of bookkeeping.
Works from uniform and standard types of sales and cred it slips.




O perates a bookkeeping m achine (R em ington Rand, E lliott Fisher,
Sundstrand, Burroughs, N ational Cash R egister, w ith or w ithout a type­
w riter keyboard) to keep a record of business transactions.
Class A . Keeps a set of records requiring a know ledge of and
experience in basic bookkeeping principles, and fam iliarity w ith the
structure of the p a rticu lar accounting system used. D eterm ines proper
records and distribution of debit and cred it item s to be used in each
phase of the work. M ay prepare consolidated reports, balance sheets,
and other records by hand.
Class B. Keeps a record of one or m ore phases or sections of
a set of records usually requiring little know ledge of basic book­
keeping. Phases or sections include accounts payable, payroll, cus­
tom ers' accounts (not including a sim ple type of billin g described
under b ille r, m achine), cost distribution, expense distribution, in­
ventory control, e tc . M ay check or assist in preparation of trial
balances and prepare control sheets for the accounting departm ent.
CLERK, ACCOUNTING
Class A . U nder general d irection of a bookkeeper or accountant,
has responsibility for keeping one or m ore sections of a com plete set
of books or records relatin g to one phase of an establishm ent's busi­
ness transactions. Work involves posting and balancing subsidiary
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CLERK, ACCOUNTING— C ontinued
led g er or ledgers such as accounts receivable or accounts payable;
ex am inin g and coding invoices or vouchers w ith proper accounting
distribution; and requires judg m ent and experience in m aking proper
assignations and allo cation s. M ay assist in preparing, adjusting, and
closing journal entries; and m ay d irect class B accounting clerks.
Class B. U nder supervision, perform s one or m ore routine a c ­
counting operations such as posting sim ple journal vouchers or accounts
payable vouchers, en tering vouchers in voucher registers; reconciling
bank accounts; and posting subsidiary ledgers controlled by general
ledgers, or posting sim ple cost accounting d ata. This job does not
require a know ledge of accounting and bookkeeping principles but
is found in offices in w hich the m ore routine accounting work is
subdivided on a functional basis am ong several w oikers.
CLERK, FILE
Class A . In an established filing system containing a num ber
of varied subject m a tte r files, classifies and indexes file m aterial
such as correspondence, reports, tech n ical docum ents, e tc . M ay
also file this m a te ria l. M ay keep records of various types in con­
ju n c tio n w ith the files. M ay lead a sm all group of low er lev el file
cleiks.
Class B. Sorts, codes, and files unclassified m a terial by sim ple
(su bject m atter) headings or partly classified m a terial by finer sub­
headings. Prepares sim ple related index and cross-reference aids.
As requested, lo cates clearly identified m a terial in files and forwards
m a te ria l. M ay perform relate d cle ric al tasks required to m ain tain
and service files.
Class C . Perform s routine filing of m a terial th a t has already
been classified or w hich is easily classified in a sim ple serial classi­
ficatio n system ( e . g . , alp h ab etical, chronological, or n u m erical).
As requested, locates read ily av ailable m a terial in files and forwards
m a terial; and m ay fill out w ithdraw al charge. Perform s sim ple
cle ric a l and m anual tasks required to m ain tain and service files.
CLERK, ORDER
R eceives custom ers' orders for m a terial or m erchandise by m a il,
phone, or personally. D uties involve any com bination of the following?
Q uoting prices to custom ers; m aking out an order sheet listing the item s




CLERK, ORDER— C ontinued
to m ake up the order; checking prices and quantities of item s on order
sheet; and distributing order sheets to respective departm ents to be filled.
M ay check w ith cred it departm ent to determ ine cred it rating of custom er,
acknow ledge receip t of orders from custom ers, follow up orders to see
th a t they have been filled , keep file of orders receiv ed , and check shipping
invoices w ith original orders.
CLERK, PAYROLL
C om putes w ages of com pany em ployees and enters the necessary
data on the payroll sheets. D uties involve: C alculating workers' earnings
based on tim e or production records; and posting ca lcu late d data on payroll
sheet, showing inform ation such as w orker's n am e, w orking days, tim e,
ra te , deductions for insurance, and to tal w ages due. M ay m ake out paychecks and assist paym aster in m aking up and distributing pay envelopes.
M ay use a ca lcu latin g m ach in e.
COMPTOMETER OPERATOR
Prim ary duty is to operate a C om ptom eter to perform m a th e­
m a tical com putations. This job is not to be confused w ith th a t of statis­
tic a l or other type of clerk , w hich m ay involve frequent use of a C om p­
to m eter but, in w hich, use of this m achine is incidental to perform ance
of other duties.
DUPLICATING-MACHINE OPERATOR (MIMEOGRAPH OR DITTO)
U nder general supervision and w ith no supervisory responsibilities,
reproduces m ultip le copies of typew ritten or handw ritten m a tte r, using a
M im eograph or D itto m ach in e. M akes necessary adjustm ent such as for
ink and paper feed counter and cy linder speed. Is not required to prepare
stencil or D itto m aster. M ay keep file of used stencils or D itto m asters.
M ay sort, c o llate, and staple co m pleted m a te ria l.
KEYPUNCH OPERATOR
Class A . O perates a n um erical an d /o r alp h ab etical or co m bina­
tion keypunch m achine to transcribe data from various source docu­
m ents to keypunch tab ulating cards. Perform s sam e tasks as low er
lev el keypunch operator but, in addition, work requires applicatio n

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KEYPUNCH OPERATOR— C ontinued

STENOGRAPHER, SENIOR

of coding skills and the m aking of some determ inations, for ex am p le,
locates on the source docum ent the item s to be punched; extracts
inform ation from several docum ents; and searches for and interprets
inform ation on the docum ent to determ ine inform ation to be punched.
M ay train inexperienced operators.

Prim ary duty is to take dictatio n involving a varied technical
or specialized vocabulary such as in leg al briefs or reports on scientific
research from one or m ore persons eith er in shorthand or by Stenotype
or sim ilar m achine; and transcribe dictatio n . M ay also type from w ritten
copy. May also set up and m ain tain files, keep records, etc .

Class B. U nder close supervision or follow ing specific procedures
or instructions, transcribes data from source docum ents to punched
cards. O perates a num erical an d /o r alp h ab etical or com bination
keypunch m achine to keypunch tab ulating cards. M ay verify cards.
W orking from various standardized source docum ents, follows specified
sequences w hich have been coded or prescribed in detail and require
little or no selecting, coding, or interpreting of data to be punched.
Problem s arising from erroneous item s or codes, m issing inform ation,
e tc . , are referred to supervisor.

OR

OFFICE BOY OR GIRL
Perform s various routine duties such as m nning errands, operating
m inor office m achines such as sealers or m ailers, opening and distributing
m a il, and other m inor cle ric al work.

Perform s stenographic duties requiring significantly greater inde­
pendence and responsibility than stenographers, general as evidenced by
the follow ing: Work requires high degree of stenographic speed and accu ­
racy; and a thorough w orking know ledge of general business and office
procedures and of the specific business operations, organization, policies,
procedures, files, w orkflow, e tc . Uses this know ledge in perform ing
stenographic duties and responsible c le ric al tasks such as, m aintaining
follow up files; assem bling m aterial for reports, m em orandum s, letters,
e t c . ; com posing sim ple letters from general instructions; reading and
routing incom ing m ail; and answ ering routine questions, e tc . Does not
include transcribing-m achine work.

SECRETARY

SWITCHBOARD OPERATOR

Perform s secretarial and clerical duties for a superior in an ad ­
m inistrative or ex ecutiv e position. D uties include m aking appointm ents
for superior; receiving people com ing into office; answering and m aking
phone calls; handling personal and im portant or co nfidential m a il, and
w riting routine correspondence on own in itiativ e; and taking dictatio n
(w here transcribing m achine is not used) eith er in shorthand or by
>tenotvpe or sim ilar m achine, and transcribing d ictatio n or the recorded
inform ation reproduced on a transcribing m achine. M ay prepare special
reports or m em orandum s for inform ation of superior.

Class A . O perates a single- or m ultip le-p o sitio n telephone
sw itchboard handling incom ing, outgoing, intraplant or office calls. P er­
forms full telephone inform ation service or handles com plex calls, such
as conference, c o llect, overseas, or sim ilar calls, eith er in addition to
doing routine work as described for switchboard operator, class B, or as a
fu ll-tim e assignm ent. ("Full" telephone inform ation service occurs w hen
the establishm ent has varied functions that are not readily understandable
for telephone inform ation purposes, e. g. , because of overlapping or
interrelated functions, and consequently present frequent problem s as to
w hich extensions are appropriate for c a lls .)

STENOGRAPHER, GENERAL
Prim ary duty is to take dictation involving a norm al routine
vocabulary from one or more persons eith er in shorthand or by Stenotype
or sim ilar m achine; and transcribe dictation. M ay also type from w ritten
copy. M ay m ain tain files, keep sim ple records, or perform other re la ­
tiv ely routine cle ric al tasks. M ay operate from a stenographic pool.
Does not include transcribing-m achine w ork. (See transcribing-m achine
o p e ra to r.)




Class B. O perates a single- or m ultip le-position telephone
sw itchboard handling incom ing, outgoing, intraplant or office calls. May
handle routine long distance calls and record tolls. M ay perform lim ited
telephone inform ation service. ("L im ited" telephone inform ation service
occurs if die functions of the establishm ent serviced are readily under­
standable for telephone inform ation purposes, or if the requests are routine,
e. g. , giving extension num bers w hen specific nam es are furnished, or
if com plex calls are referred to another o p e ra to r.)

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SWITCHBOARD OPERATOR-RECEPTIONIST
In ad dition to perform ing duties of operator on a single position
or m on itor-ty pe sw itchboard, acts as receptionist and m ay also type or
perform routine cle ric a l work as part of regular duties. This typing or
c le ric a l work m ay take the m ajor p art of this w orker's tim e w hile at
sw itchboard.

TABULATING-MACHINE OPERATOR— C ontinued
specific instructions. M ay include sim ple w iring from diagram s and
some filing work. The work ty p ically involves portions of a work
u n it, for ex am p le, individual sorting or co llatin g runs or repetitive
operations.
TRANSCRIBING-MACHINE OPERATOR, GENERAL

TABULATING-MACHINE OPERATOR
Class A . O perates a variety of tabulating or e le c tric a l accoun t­
ing m achines, ty p ic ally including such m achines as the tab ulator,
ca lcu lato r, in terp reter, co llato r, and others. Perform s com plete
reporting assignm ents w ithout close supervision, and perform s difficult
w iring as required. The com plete reporting and tab ulating assign­
m ents ty p ically involve a variety of long and com plex reports w hich
often are of irregular or nonrecurring type requiring some planning
and sequencing of steps to be taken. As a m ore experienced oper­
ato r, is ty p ically involved in training new operators in m achine
operations, or p a rtia lly trained operators in w iring from diagram s
and operating sequences of long and com plex reports. Does not
include working supervisors perform ing tab u latin g -m ach in e operations
and d a y -to -d ay supervision of the work and production of a group of
tab u latin g -m ach in e operators.
Class B. O perates m ore d ifficult tab ulating or e le c tric a l accoun t­
ing m achines such as the tab u lato r and calcu lato r, in addition to the
sorter, reproducer, and co llator. This work is perform ed under specific
instructions and m ay include the perform ance of some w iring from
diagram s. The work typically involves, for ex am p le, tabulations
involving a rep etitiv e accounting exercise, a com plete but sm all
tab ulating study, or parts of a longer and m ore com plex report. Such
reports and studies are usually of a recurring nature where the pro­
cedures are w ell established. M ay also include the training of new
em ployees in the basic operation of the m achine.
Class C . O perates sim ple tab ulating or ele c tric a l accounting
m achines such as the sorter, reproducing punch, co llato r, e tc . , w ith



Prim ary duty is to transcribe d ictatio n involving a norm al routine
vocabulary from transcribing -m achin e records. M ay also type from w ritten
copy and do sim ple c le ric a l work. W orkers transcribing dictation involving
a varied tech n ical or specialized vocabulary such as leg al briefs or reports
on scientific research are not included. A w orker who takes dictation in
shorthand or by Stenotype or sim ilar m achine is classified as a stenographer,
general.
TYPIST
Uses a typew riter to m ake copies of various m a terial or to m ake
out bills after calculatio ns have been m ade by another person. M ay in ­
clude typing of stencils, m ats, or sim ilar m aterials for use in duplicating
processes. M ay do c le ric a l work involving little special training, such
as keeping sim ple records, filing records and reports, or sorting and dis­
tributing incom ing m a il.
Class A . Perform s one or m ore of the follow ing: Typing m a ­
te ria l in final form w hen it involves com bining m a terial from several
sources or responsibility for co rrect spelling, syllabication, punctu­
atio n, e tc . , of tech n ical or unusual words or foreign language m a­
terial; and planning layout and typing of co m p licated statistical tables
to m a in tain uniform ity and balance in spacing. M ay type routine
form letters varying details to suit circum stances.
Class B. Perform s one or m ore of the follow ing; Copy typing
from rough or c le ar drafts; routine typing of form s, insurance policies,
e t c . ; and setting up sim ple standard tabulations, or copying m ore
com plex tables already setup and spaced properly.

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PROFESSIONAL

ND

TECHNICAL

DRAFTSMAN C ontinued

DRAFTSMAN
Class A. Plans the graphic presentation of com plex item s having
distinctive design features th a t differ significantly from established
drafting precedents. Works in close support with the design originator,
and m ay recom m end m inor design changes. Analyzes the effect of
each change on the details of form , function, and positional relatio n ­
ships of com ponents and parts. Works w ith a m inim um of supervisory
assistance. C om pleted work is review ed by design originator for con­
sistency w ith prior engineering determ inations. M ay eith er prepare
draw ings, or direct their preparation by low er lev el draftsm en.
Class B. Perform s nonroutine and com plex drafting assignm ents
th at require the applicatio n of m ost of the standardized draw ing te c h ­
niques regularly used. D uties ty p ically involve such work as: Prepares
w orking drawings of subassem blies w ith irregular shapes, m ultiple
functions, and precise positional relationships betw een com ponents;
prepares arch itectu ral drawings for construction of a building including
d e tail drawings of foundations, w all sections, floor plans, and roof.
Uses accep ted form ulas and m anuals in m aking necessary com putations
to determ ine quantities of m aterials to be used, load cap acities,
strengths, stresses, e tc . R eceives in itial instructions, requirem ents,
and advice from supervisor. C om pleted work is checked for technical
adequacy.
Class C . Prepares detail drawings of single units or parts for
engineering, construction, m anufacturing, or repair purposes. Types
of drawings prepared include isom etric projections (depicting three
dim ensions in accurate scale) and sectional views to clarify positioning
of com ponents and convey needed inform ation. C onsolidates details
from a num ber of sources and adjusts or transposes scale as required.
MAINTENANCE

Suggested m ethods of approach, applicable precedents, and advice on
source m aterials are given w ith in itial assignm ents. Instructions are
less co m plete w hen assignm ents recur. Work m ay be spot-checked
during progress.
DRAFTSM AN-TRACER
C opies plans and drawings prepared by others by placing tracing
cloth or paper over drawings and tracing w ith pen or p encil. (Does not
include tracing lim ite d to plans prim arily consisting of straight lines and
a large scale not requiring close d e lin eatio n .)
an d /o r
Prepares sim ple or rep etitive drawings of easily visualized item s. Work
is closely supervised during progress.
NURSE, INDUSTRIAL (REGISTERED)
A registered nurse who gives nursing service under general m ed ical
d irection to ill or injured em ployees or other persons who becom e ill or
suffer an ac cid en t on the prem ises of a factory or other establishm ent.
D uties involve a com bination of the follow ing: Giving first aid to the ill
or injured; attending to subsequent dressing of em ployees' injuries; keeping
records of patients treated; preparing accid en t reports for com pensation
or other purposes; assisting in physical exam inations and h ealth evaluations
of applicants and em ployees; and planning and carrying out program s
involving h ealth ed u catio n, accid en t prevention, ev aluatio n of plant en ­
vironm ent, or other activ ities affecting the h ealth , w elfare, and safety
of all personnel.
AND

PQWERPLANT

CARPENTER, MAINTENANCE

CARPENTER, MAINTENANCE— C ontinued

Perform s the carpentry duties necessary to construct and m ain tain
in good repair building woodwork and equipm ent such as bins, cribs,
counters, benches, partitions, doors, floors, stairs, casings, and trim m ade
of wood in an establishm ent. Work involves m ost of the follow ing: P lan ­
ning and laying out of work from blueprints, drawings, m odels, or verbal
instructions; using a variety of carp enter's handtools, portable pow er tools,

and standard m easuring instrum ents; m aking standard shop com putations
relatin g to dim ensions of work; and selecting m aterials necessary for the
work. In g eneral, the work of the m aintenance carp enter requires
rounded training and experience usually acquired through a form al ap­
prenticeship or eq uivalent training and experience.




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ELECTRICIAN, MAINTENANCE

HELPER, MAINTENANCE TRADES— C ontinued

Perform s a v a rie ty of e le c tric a l trade functions such as the in ­
stallatio n , m ain ten a n ce, or repair of equipm ent for the generation, dis­
tribution, or u tilizatio n of e le c tric energy in an establishm ent. Work
involves m ost of the follow ing: Installing or repairing any of a variety of
e le c tric a l eq uipm ent such as generators, transform ers, sw itchboards, con­
trollers, circu it breakers, m otors, heating units, conduit system s, or other
transm ission eq uipm ent; w orking from blueprints, drawings, layouts, or
other specifications; lo catin g and diagnosing trouble in the ele c tric a l
system or equipm ent; w orking standard com putations relatin g to load
requirem ents of w iring or e le c tric a l equipm ent; and using a variety of
e le c tric ia n 's handtools and m easuring and testing instrum ents. In general,
the work of the m aintenance ele c tric ia n requires rounded training and
experience usually acquired through a form al apprenticeship or eq uivalent
training and ex p erien ce.

a w orker supplied w ith m aterials and tools; cleaning working area, m a ­
ch ine, and equipm ent; assisting journeym an by holding m aterials or tools;
and perform ing other unskilled tasks as d irected by journeym an. The kind
of work the h elp er is p erm itted to perform varies from trade to trade: In
som e trades the helper is confined to supplying, liftin g , and holding m a ­
terials and tools and cleaning w orking areas; and in others he is p erm itted
to perform specialized m achine operations, or parts of a trade that are
also perform ed by workers on a fu ll-tim e basis.

ENGINEER, STATIONARY
O perates and m aintains and m ay also supervise the operation of
stationary engines and eq uipm ent (m ech an ical or e le ctrical) to supply the
establishm ent in w hich em ployed w ith pow er, h e at, refrigeration, or
air-co n d itio n in g . Work involves: O perating and m aintaining equipm ent
such as steam engines, air com pressors, generators, m otors, turbines,
v e n tilatin g and refrigerating eq uipm ent, steam boilers and b o iler-fed
w ater pum ps; m aking equipm ent repairs; and keeping a record of operation
of m achinery , tem p eratu re, and fuel consum ption. M ay also supervise
these operations. H ead or ch ief engineers in establishm ents em ploying
m ore than one en gineer are ex cluded.
FIREMAN, STATIONARY BOILER
Fires stationary boilers to furnish the establishm ent in w hich
em ployed w ith h e a t, pow er, or steam . Feeds fuels to fire by hand or
operates a m ech an ical stoker, or gas or oil burner; and checks w ater
and safety valves. M ay cle an , o il, or assist in repairing boilerroom
equipm ent.
HELPER, MAINTENANCE TRADES
Assists one or m ore workers in the skilled m aintenance trades,
by perform ing specific or general duties of lesser skill, such as keeping



MACHINE-TOOL OPERATOR, TOOLROOM
Specializes in the operation of one or m ore types of m achine
tools, such as jig borers, cy lindrical or surface grinders, engine lathes,
or m illin g m achines, in the construction of m achine-shop tools, gages,
jigs, fixtures, or dies. Work involves m ost of the follow ing: Planning
and perform ing d ifficult m achining operations; processing item s requiring
co m p licated setups or a high degree of accuracy; using a variety of pre­
cision m easuring instrum ents; selecting feeds, speeds, tooling, and oper­
atio n sequence; and m aking necessary adjustm ents during operation to
achieve requisite tolerances or dim ensions. M ay be required to recognize
w hen tools need dressing, to dress tools, and to select proper coolants
and cutting and lubricating oils. For cross-industry w age study purposes,
m ach in e -to o l operators, toolroom , in tool and die jobbing shops are e x ­
cluded from this classificatio n.
M ACHINIST, MAINTENANCE
Produces rep lacem en t parts and new parts in m aking repairs of
m e tal parts of m ech an ical eq uipm ent operated in an establishm ent. Work
involves m ost of the follow ing: Interpreting w ritten instructions and speci­
fications; planning and laying out of work; using a variety of m achinist's
handtools and precision m easuring instrum ents; setting up and operating
standard m achine tools; shaping of m e tal parts to close tolerances; m aking
standard shop com putations relatin g to dim ensions of work, tooling, feeds,
and speeds of m achining; know ledge of the w orking properties of the
com m on m etals; selecting standard m aterials, parts, and equipm ent re ­
quired for his work; and fitting and assem bling parts into m echan ical
eq uipm ent. In general, the m ach in ist's work norm ally requires a rounded
training in m achine-shop p ractice usually acquired through a form al ap ­
prenticeship or eq uivalent training and experience.

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MECHANIC, AUTOM OTIVE (MAINTENANCE)

OILER

R epairs au tom obiles, buses, m otortrucks, and tractors of an es­
tab lishm ent. Work involves m ost of the follow ing; Exam ining autom otive
eq uipm ent to diagnose source of trouble; disassem bling eq uipm ent and
perform ing repairs th a t involve the use of such handtools as w renches,
gages, drills, or specialized equipm ent in disassem bling or fittin g parts;
replacing broken or defective parts from stock; grinding and adjusting
valves; reassem bling and installing the various assem blies in the vehicle
and m aking necessary adjustm ents; and alining w heels, adjusting brakes
and lights, or tightening body bolts. In general, the work of the au to­
m otive m ech an ic requires rounded training and experience usually acquired
through a form al apprenticeship or eq uivalent training and experience.

L ubricates, w ith oil or grease, the m oving parts or w earing sur­
faces of m ech an ical equipm ent of an establishm ent.

MECHANIC, MAINTENANCE
R epairs m achinery or m ech an ical equipm ent of an establishm ent.
Work involves m ost of the follow ing: Exam ining m achines and m ech an ical
eq uipm ent to diagnose source of trouble; dism antling or partly dism antling
m achines and perform ing repairs th a t m ainly involve the use of handtools
in scraping and fittin g parts; replacing broken or defective parts w ith item s
obtained from stock; ordering the production of a rep lacem en t p art by a
m achine shop or sending of the m achine to a m achine shop for m ajor
repairs; preparing w ritten specifications for m ajor repairs or for the pro­
duction of parts ordered from m achine shop; reassem bling m achines; and
m aking all necessary adjustm ents for operation. In general, the work of
a m aintenance m ech an ic requires rounded training and experience usually
acquired through a form al apprenticeship or eq u iv alen t training and ex ­
p erien ce. E xcluded from this classification are workers whose prim ary
duties involve setting up or adjusting m achines.
MILLWRIGHT
Installs new m achines or heavy equipm ent, and dism antles and
installs m achines or heavy equipm ent w hen changes in the p lan t layout
are required. Work involves m ost of the follow ing: Planning and laying
out of the work; interpreting blueprints or other specifications; using a
v ariety of handtools and rigging; m aking standard shop com putations re­
latin g to stresses, strength of m aterials, and centers of gravity; alining
and b alan cin g of equipm ent; selecting standard tools, eq uipm ent, and
parts to be used; and installing and m aintainin g in good order pow er
transm ission eq uipm ent such as drives and speed reducers. In general,
the m illw rig h t's work norm ally requires a rounded training and experience
in the trade acquired through a form al apprenticeship or eq u iv alen t tra in ­
ing and ex perience.




PAINTER, MAINTENANCE
Paints and redecorates w alls, woodwork, and fixtures of an es­
tablishm ent. Work involves the follow ing; Knowledge of surface p ecu li­
arities and types of p a in t required for different applications; preparing
surface for painting by rem oving old finish or by placing putty or filler
in n ail holes and interstices; and applying p ain t w ith spray gun or brush.
M ay m ix colors, oils, w hite lead , and other p ain t ingredients to obtain
proper color or consistency. In general, the work of the m aintenance
p ain ter requires rounded training and experience usually acquired through
a form al apprenticeship or eq uivalent training and experience.
PIPEFITTER, MAINTENANCE
Installs or repairs w ater, steam , gas, or other types of pipe and
pipefittings in an establishm ent. Work involves m ost of the follow ing:
Laying out of work and m easuring to locate position of pipe from drawings
or other w ritten specifications; cutting various sizes of pipe to correct
lengths w ith chisel and h am m er or oxyacetylene torch or pip e-cu ttin g
m achine; threading pipe w ith stocks and dies; bending pipe by hand-driven
or pow er-driven m achines; assem bling pipe w ith couplings and fastening
pipe to hangers; m aking standard shop com putations relating to pressures,
flow , and size of pipe required; and m aking standard tests to determ ine
w hether finished pipes m e e t specifications. In general, the work of the
m aintenance p ip efitter requires rounded training and experience usually
acquired through a form al apprenticeship or eq uivalent training and e x ­
p erience. W orkers prim arily engaged in installing and repairing building
sanitation or heatin g systems are ex clu d ed .
PLUMBER, MAINTENANCE
Keeps the plum bing system of an establishm ent in good order.
Work involves: Knowledge of sanitary codes regarding in stallation of vents
and traps in plum bing system ; installing or repairing pipes and fixtures;
and opening clogged drains w ith a plunger or plum ber's snake. In general,
the work of the m aintenance plum ber requires rounded training and e x ­
perience usually acquired through a form al apprenticeship or eq uivalent
training and experience.

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TOOL AND DIE MAKER— C ontinued

SHEET-METAL WORKER, MAINTENANCE
F ab ricates, installs, and m aintains in good repair the sh eet-m e tal
eq uipm ent and fixtures (such as m achine guards, grease pans, shelves,
lockers, tanks, ven tilato rs, chutes, ducts, m e tal roofing) of an establish­
m en t. Work involves m ost of the follow ing: Planning and laying out all
types of sh e e t-m e ta l m aintenance work from blueprints, m odels, or other
specifications; setting up and operating all av ailable types of sh e e t-m e ta lw orking m achines; using a v ariety of handtools in cutting, bending, form ­
ing, shaping, fittin g , and assem bling; and installing sh eet-m e tal articles
as required. In gen eral, the work of the m aintenance sh eet-m e tal w orker
requires rounded training and experience usually acquired through a form al
apprenticeship or eq u iv alen t training and experience.

volves m ost of the follow ing; P lanning and laying out of work from m odels,
blueprints, draw ings, or other oral and w ritten specifications; using a
v ariety of tool and die m aker's handtools and precision m easuring instru­
m ents, understanding of the w orking properties of com m on m etals and
alloys; setting up and operating of m achine tools and relate d equipm ent;
m aking necessary shop com putations relatin g to dim ensions of work, speeds,
feeds, and tooling of m achines; h e attreatin g of m etal parts during fab ri­
catio n as w ell as of finished tools and dies to achieve required qualities;
w orking to close tolerances; fittin g and assem bling of parts to prescribed
tolerances and allow ances; and selecting appropriate m aterials, tools, and
processes. In g eneral, the tool and die m ak er's work requires a rounded
training in m achine-shop and toolroom p ractice usually acquired through
a form al apprenticeship or eq u iv alen t training and experience.

TOOL AND DIE MAKER
(D ie m aker; jig m aker; tool m aker; fixture m aker; gage m aker)
Constructs and repairs m achine-shop tools, gages, jigs, fixtures
or dies for forgings, punching, and other m etal-fo rm ing work. Work inCUSTODIAL

AND

For cross-industry wage study purposes, tool and die m akers in
tool and die jobbing shops are excluded from this classification.
MATERIAL

MOVEMENT

ELEVATOR OPERATOR, PASSENGER

JANITOR, PORTER, OR CLEANER— C ontinued

Transports passengers betw een floors of an office building, ap art­
m ent house, d epartm en t store, h otel, or sim ilar establishm ent. W orkers
who operate elevators in conjunction w ith other duties such as those of
starters and janitors are excluded.

or other establishm ent. D uties involve a com bination of the follow ing:
Sw eeping, m opping or scrubbing, and polishing floors; rem oving chips,
trash, and other refuse; dusting eq uipm ent, furniture, or fixtures; polishing
m etal fixtures or trim m ings; providing supplies and m inor m aintenance
services; and cleaning lav atories, showers, and restroom s. Workers who
specialize in window w ashing are ex clu d ed .

GUARD
Perform s routine police duties, eith er a t fixed post or on tour,
m aintainin g order, using arm s or force where necessary. Includes g a tem en who are stationed at gate and check on identity of em ployees and
other persons en terin g .
JANITOR, PORTER, OR CLEANER
(Sw eeper; charw om an; janitress)
C leans and keeps in an orderly condition factory w orking areas
and w ashroom s, or prem ises of an o ffice, ap artm ent house, or co m m ercial




LABORER, MATERIAL HANDLING
(Loader and unloader; handler and stacker; shelver; trucker; stockm an
or stock helper; w arehousem an or warehouse helper)
A w orker em ployed in a w arehouse, m anufacturing p lant, store,
or other establishm ent whose duties involve one or m ore of the follow ing:
Loading and unloading various m aterials and m erchandise on or from freight
cars, trucks, or other transporting devices; unpacking, shelving, or placing
m aterials or m erchandise in proper storage location; and transporting m a­
terials or m erchandise by handtruck, car, or w heelbarrow . Longshorem en,
who load and unload ships are excluded.

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ORDER FILLER
(O rder picker; stock selector; warehouse stockm an)
Fills shipping or transfer orders for finished goods from stored
m erchandise in accordance w ith specifications on sales slips, custom ers'
orders, or other instructions. M ay, in addition to filling orders and in­
d icating item s filled or o m itted , keep records of outgoing orders, requi­
sition ad ditional stock or report short supplies to supervisor, and perform
other relate d duties.
PACKER, SHIPPING
Prepares finished products for shipm ent or storage by placing them
in shipping containers, the specific operations perform ed being dependent
upon the type, size, and num ber of units to be packed, the type of con­
tain er em ployed, and m ethod of shipm ent. Work requires the placing of
item s in shipping containers and m ay involve one or m ore of the follow ing:
K now ledge of various item s of stock in order to verify content; selection
of appropriate type and size of container; inserting enclosures in container;
using ex celsior or other m aterial to prevent breakage or dam age; closing
and sealing container; and applying labels or entering identifying data on
co ntainer. Packers who also m ake wooden boxes or crates are excluded.

TRUCKD RIVER
D rives a truck w ithin a city or industrial area to transport m a ­
terials, m erchandise, equipm ent, or m en betw een various types of es­
tablishm ents such as: M anufacturing plants, freight depots, warehouses,
w holesale and retail establishm ents, or betw een retail establishm ents and
custom ers' houses or places of business. M ay also load or unload truck
w ith or w ithout helpers, m ake m inor m echan ical repairs, and keep truck
in good working order. D river-salesm en and o v er-th e-ro ad drivers are
ex cluded.
For w age study purposes, truckdrivers are classified by size and
type of equipm ent, as follows: (T ra cto r-tra iler should be rated on the .
basis of trailer c a p a c ity .)
T ruckdriver (com bination of sizes listed separately)
T m ckdriver, lig h t (under 1 V2 tons)
T ruckdriver, m edium (1V2 to and including 4 tons)
T m ckdriver, heavy (over 4 tons, trailer type)
T m ckdriver, heavy (over 4 tons, other than trailer type)

SHIPPING AND RECEIVING CLERK

TRUCKER, POWER

Prepares m erchandise for shipm ent, or receives and is responsible
for incom ing shipm ents of m erchandise or other m aterials. Shipping work
involves: A know ledge of shipping procedures, p ractices, routes, av ailable
m eans of transportation, and rates; and preparing records of the goods
shipped, m aking up bills of lading, posting w eight and shipping charges,
and keeping a file of shipping records. M ay d irect or assist in preparing
the m erchandise for shipm ent. R eceiving work involves: V erifying or
directin g others in verifying the correctness of shipm ents against bills of
lad in g , invoices, or other records; checking for shortages and rejectin g
dam aged goods; routing m erchandise or m aterials to proper departm ents;
and m ain tain in g necessary records and files.

O perates a m anually controlled gasoline- or electric-pow ered
truck or tracto r to transport goods and m aterials of all kinds about a
w arehouse, m anufacturing plant, or other establishm ent.

For wage study purposes, workers are classified as follows:
R eceiving clerk
Shipping clerk
Shipping and receiving clerk




For w age study purposes, workers are classified by type of truck,
as follows:
T m cker, pow er (forklift)
T m cker, pow er (other than forklift)
WATCHMAN
M akes rounds of prem ises p eriod ically in protecting property
against fire, th eft, and illeg al entry.




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T he sixth annual report on sa la rie s for accountants, auditors, attorneys, chem ists,
engineers, engineering tech n ician s, draftsm en, tracers, job an aly sts, directors of
personnel, m anagers of office serv ices, and clerical em ployees.
Order as BLS B ulletin 1469, N ational Survey of P ro fessio nal, A dm inistrative, T ech ­
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Bu lle tin s m a y be p u r c h a s e d f r o m the Superin ten den t o f D o c u m e n t s , U. S. G o v e r n m e n t P r in t in g O f f i c e , Washin gton, D. C. , 20402,
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A k r o n , Ohio, June 1965------------------------------------------------------Alb a ny—S ch e n e ct a d y —T r o y , N.
, A p r . 1965___________
A lb u q u e r q u e , N. M e x . , A p r . 1 9 6 5 ______________________
A lle n to w n —B e t h le h e m —E a s to n , Pa. —N. J. , F e b . 1966 1_
Atlant a, Ga. , M a y 1965____________________________________
B a l t i m o r e , Md. , Nov. 1 9 6 5 ______________________________
B e a u m o n t—P o r t A r t h u r , T e x . , M ay 1 9 6 5 _____________ _
B i r m i n g h a m , A l a . , A p r . 1965 1__________________________
B o i s e C ity, Idaho, July 1 9 6 5 _____________________________
B o s to n , M a s s . , O ct. 1965* ______________________________

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M ilw a u k e e , W i s . , A p r . 1 9 6 5 1____________________________
M in n e a p o lis —St. Paul, Minn. , Jan. 1966_______________
M u sk e g o n —M u s k e g o n H e ig hts, M i c h . , May 1965_________
N e w a r k and J e r s e y City, N. J. , F e b . 1966 1______________
New Haven, C o n n . , Jan. 1966 1___________________________
New O r l e a n s , L a . , F e b . 1966_____________________________
New Y o r k , N. Y. , A p r . 1965 1 _____________________________
N o r f o lk —P o r t s m o u t h and N e w p o r t N e w s —
H am pt on, V a . , June 1965 1 --------------------------------------------O k la h o m a Cit y, Okla. , Aug. 1 9 6 5 _______________________

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B u rlin g to n , Vt. , M a r . 1966______________________________
Cant on, Ohio, A p r . 1 9 6 5 __________________________________
C h a r l e s t o n , W. Va. , A p r . 1965__________________________
C h a r lo t t e , N. C. , A p r . 1965______________________________
C h atta n o o ga , T e n n . - G a . , Sept. 1 9 6 5 ____________________
C h i c a g o , 111., A p r . 1965 1 ------------------------------------------------C in cin n a ti, Ohio—K y. , M a r . 1965________________________
C le v e la n d , Ohio, Sept. 1965---------------------------------------------C o lu m b u s , Ohio, O ct.
1965—. ___________________________
D a lla s , T e x . , N o v. 1 9 6 5 __________________________________

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D a v e n p o rt—R o c k Island—M o lin e , Iowa—111.,
O ct. 1965 ___________________________________________________
Dayton , Ohio, Jan. 1 9 6 6 ' _________________________________
D e n v e r , C o l o . , D e c . 1965 1 ______________________________
D e s M o in e s , Iowa, F e b . 1966 1___________________________
D e t r o it , M ic h . , Jan. 1966________________________________
F o r t W orth, T e x . , Nov. 1965_____________________________
G r e e n B ay, W is . , Aug. 1965______________________________
G r e e n v i l l e , S. C. , May 1965______________________________
H ousto n , T e x . , June 1965_________________________________
In d ia n a p o lis , Ind. , D e c . 1965 1___________________________

O m aha, N e b r . - I o w a , O ct. 1 9 6 5 1 ------------------------------------P a t e r s o n —C lif t o n r - P a s s a ic , N. J. , M a y 1 9 6 5 ____________
P h ila d e lp h ia , P a . - N . J . , N o v. 1 9 6 5 1____________________
P h o e n ix, A r i z . , M a r . 1965_______________________________
P it ts b u r g h , P a . , Jan. 1966_______________________________
P o r tla n d , M a in e , Nov. 1965 1-------------------------------------------P o r tla n d , O r e g . —Wash. , May 1965---------------------------------P r o v i d e n c e —P a w t u ck e t , R. I . —M a s s . ,
Ma y 1965 1 --------------------------------------------------------------------------R a le ig h , N. C. , Sept. 1965 1______________________________
R ic h m o n d , V a . , N o v. 1965 1 _____________________________
R o c k f o r d , 111., M a y 1965__________________________________

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Salt Lake C it y , Utah, D e c . 1965--------------------------------------San A n to n io , T e x . , June 1965 1___________________________
San B e r n a r d i n o —R i v e r s id e —O n t a rio , C a lif . ,
Sept. 1965 1________________________________________________
San D ie g o , C a l i f . , N o v. 1 9 6 5 _____________________________
San F r a n c i s c o —Oakland , C a l i f . , Jan. 1966 1--------------------San J o s e , C a lif . , Sept. 1965 * -----------------------------------------Savannah, Ga. , May 1 9 6 5 _________________________________
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Sio ux F a l l s , S. D a k . , O ct . 1 9 6 5 1 _______________________
South Ben d, I n d . , M a r . 1965_____________________________
Spokane, W a s h . , June 1965 1 _____________________________
T o l e d o , Ohio—M ic h . , F e b . 1966__________________________
T r e n t o n , N. J. , D e c . 1965________________________________
W ash in gton, D. C . - M d . - V a . , O ct. 1 9 6 5 ________________
W a t e r b u r y , C o n n . , M a r . 1966 *__________________________
W a t e r lo o , Iowa, N o v. 1 9 6 5 _______________________________
W ic hit a, K a n s . , O ct. 1965________________________________
W o r c e s t e r , M a s s . , June 1 9 6 5 ____________________________
Y o r k , P a . , F e b . 1966 1------------------------------------------------------Y o un gsto w n —W a r r e n , Ohio, Nov. 1965 1 ________________

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J a c k s o n , M i s s . , F e b . 1966 1______________________________
J a c k s o n v i l l e , F l a . , Jan. 1966------------------------------------------K a n s a s Cit y, M o . —K a ns. , N o v. 1965 1 __________________
L a w r e n c e —H a v e r h il l, M a s s . —N. H. , June 1965_________
L it tle R o c k —N o rth L ittle R o c k , A r k . , Aug. 1965_______
L o s A n g e l e s —L o n g B e a c h , C a lif . ,
M a r . 1965 1 -------------------------------------------------------------------------L o u i s v i l l e , K y . —Ind. , F e b . 1966_________________________
L u b b o c k , T e x . , June 1 9 6 5 ________________________________
M a n c h e s t e r , N. H. , Aug. 1965____________________________
M e m p h i s , T e n n . —A r k . , Jan. 1966 1______________________
M ia m i, F l a . , D e c . 1 9 6 5 1_________________________________
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(N ot previously surveyed)

1 Data on establishment practices and supplementary wage provisions are also presented.
* Bulletins dated before July 1965 were entitled "Occupational Wage Surveys."




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