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Area
Wage
Survey

Nassau—Suffolk, New York,
Metropolitan Area
June 1981

U.S. Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Bulletin 3010-31


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Preface
This bulletin provides results of a June 1981 survey of occupational earnings
and supplementary wage benefits in the Nassau-Suffolk, N.Y., 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 New York, N.Y., under the general direction of
Anthony J. Ferrara, 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:

Reports on occupational earnings and supplementary wage benefits in the
Nassau-Suffolk area are available for the banking and savings and loan
associations industries (February 1980). Occupational earnings only are avail­
able for the moving and storage industry (June 1981). Free copies of these are
available from the Bureau’s regional offices. (See back cover for addresses.)

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Area
Wage
Survey
U.S. Department of Labor
Raymond J. Donovan, Secretary

Nassau—Suffolk, New York,
Metropolitan Area
June 1981

Introduction

September 1981

Tables:


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Contents

Bureau of Labor Statistics
Janet L. Norwood,
Commissioner

Bulletin 3010-31

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Page
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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 occupation groups.....................
A- 8. Pay relationships in establishments with
paired office clerical occupations.................
A- 9. Pay relationships in establishments with
paired professional and technical
occupations...................................................
A-10. Pay relationships in establishments with
'paired maintenance, toolroom, and
powerplant occupations ..............................
A-11. Pay relationships in establishments with
paired material movement and custodial
occupations...................................................

2

Page

Tables—Continued
A-14.
A-15.

3
A-16.
5
A-17.
7

Average weekly earnings of office,
professional, and technical workers, by sex .
Hourly earnings of maintenance, toolroom,
and powerplant workers................................
Hourly earnings of material movement
and custodial workers ..................................
Average hourly earnings of maintenance,
toolroom, powerplant, material
movement, and custodial workers,
by sex.............................................................

17
18
19

19

8
9

10
11
11

12

13

13

Earnings in establishments employing 500 workers
or more:
A-12. Weekly earnings of office workers.................. 14
A-13. Weekly earnings of professional and
technical workers.......................................... 16

Establishment practices and supplementary wage
provisions:
B- 1. Minimum entrance salaries for inexperienced
typists and clerks..........................................
B- 2. Late-shift pay provisions for full-time
manufacturing production and related
workers...........................................................
B- 3. Scheduled weekly hours and days of full­
time first-shift workers..................................
B- 4. Annual paid holidays for full-time workers ....
B- 5. Paid vacation provisions for full-time
workers...........................................................
B- 6. Health, insurance, and pension plans for
full-time workers.................................... T...
B- 7. Health plan participation for full-time
workers...........................................................

20

21
22
23
24
27
28

Appendixes:
A. Scope and method of survey.................................... 30
B. Occupational descriptions........................................ 36
C. Job conversion table................................................. 48

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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.
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

pamings 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.
Beginning in 1981, multilevel jobs are designated numerically instead of
alphabetically. A job conversion list is provided in appendix C.
Table A-7 provides indexes and percent changes in average hourly earnings
for office clerical workers, electronic data processing workers, industrial


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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.

B-series tables
The B-series tables present information on minimum entrance salaries for
inexperienced typists and clerks; late-shift pay provisions and practices for
production and related workers in manufacturing; and data separately for
production and related workers and office workers on scheduled weekly hours
and days of first-shift workers; paid holidays; paid vacations; health, insurance,
and pension plan provisions; and health plan participation.

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 Nassau-Suffolk, N.Y., June 1981

Occupation and industry
division

Average
Number weekly
of
hours1
workers (stand­
ard)

Weekly earnings
fin dollars)1

Mean1

Median1

Number of workers receiving straight-time weekly earnings (in dollars) of

Middle range1

120
and
under
130

140

130
140

150

150

160
170

160

180

170

190

180

200

190

210

210

200

220

220

280

260

240

280

260

240

300

300

320

320

340

360

380

400

340

360

380

400

420

420
and
over

3,290
1,431
1,859
131

38.0
39.5
37.0
36.5

274.00
291.50
260.50
325.50

265.00
286.00
250.00
347.50

312.00
328.00
298.50
400.00

_
_
-

_
-

1
1
-

5
1
4
-

19
3
16
-

84
14
70
15

127
28
99
15

107
28
79
“

196
56
140
-

112
39
73
-

446
129
317
-

371
175
196
-

417
183
234
~

374
196
178
8

291
160
131
2

181
115
66
1

228
99
129
33

138
71
67
17

57
42
15
7

54
26
28
24

82
65
17
9

Secretaries I.............
Manufacturing........
Non manufacturing..

449
80
369

36.5
39.0
36.0

220.00
220.50
220.00

218.00 197.00- 238.00
230.00 205.00- 242.00
215.50 197.00- 234.50

_

-

_
-

1
1
-

5
1
4

18
2
16

30
7
23

30
6
24

38
2
36

74
7
67

36
2
34

113
25
88

59
24
35

23
2
21

2
2

1
1
“

-

19
19

-

“
■

'

-

Secretaries II............
Manufacturing........
Nonmanufacturing..

930
356
574

38.0
39.5
37.0

253.00
255.50
251.50

249.50 220.00- 285.00
253.00 221.50- 286.00
247.00 217.00- 285.00

.

_
_
"

_

_

_
-

_
-

-

1
1
-

30
7
23

50
11
39

17
10
7

89
36
53

43
18
25

169
54
115

114
50
64

111
48
63

155
58
97

74
32
42

46
23
23

26
8
18

4
4

1
1

—

"
-

Secretaries III...........
Manufacturing........
Nonmanufacturing..

940
536
404

38.5
39.0
38.0

278.50
291.50
261.00

275.00 243.00- 310.00
289.50 260.00- 326.50
255.00 225.00- 299.50

_
_
-

_
"

_
-

_
-

_

24
24

16
16

32
14
18

28
9
19

29
15
14

92
35
57

120
60
60

149
98
51

126
81
45

126
75
51

57
48
9

70
56
14

45
24
21

16
12
4

10
9
1

-

-

Secretaries IV............................
Manufacturing.........................
Nonmanufacturing...................
Transportation and utilities..

716
347
369
53

38.0
39.5
36.5
35.0

301.00
314.50
288.50
380.00

293.50
307.00
268.00
383.00

_

_

_

20
2
18

5
4
1

2
2
-

71
15
56

69
41
28

108
26
82

69
53
16

67
40
27
1

65
33
32
1

67
28
39
14

45
33
12
8

33
25
8
6

23
6
17
16

42
28
14
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Secretaries V...........
Manufacturing........
Nonmanufacturing..

243
112
131

38.0
39.5
36.5

356.50
383.00
333.50

345.00 305.00- 401.00
374.00 326.50- 430.00
340.00 284.00- 373.50

_

_

_

-

7
7

21
9
12

21
4
17

21
12
9

12
11
1

46
7
39

44
14
30

7
5
2

Secretaries..
Manufacturing..
Nonmanufacturing...................
Transportation and utilities..

225.00244.00217.00287.00-

250.00265.00235.00347.00-

347.00
362.00
333.00
403.00

.

.

_

_
-

_
-

_
-

-

-

-

30
11
19

.

.

_

_

_

_

1

-

-

-

-

-

"

1

-

-

2
2
-

7

8

14

16

6

26

20

12

1

13

*

21 • *40
37
11
10
3

Stenographers..

128

38.5

228.50

222.00 199.50- 250.50

-

-

-

-

5

-

-

-

-

-

-

Typists.........................
Manufacturing........
Non manufacturing..

881
305
576

38.0
39.5
37.0

181.00
195.50
173.00

176.00 160.00- 195.00
180.50 168.00- 216.50
170.00 150.00- 184.50

10
10

34
5
29

82
5
77

76
20
56

151
49
102

152
63
89

135
24
111

33
15
18

53
31
22

54
25
29

55
37
18

19
9
10

12
8
4

5
4
1

6
6
“

2
2
-

1
1
"

1
1
“

-

~

“

Typists I....................
Manufacturing........
Nonmanufacturing..

700
215
485

37.5
39.0
37.0

171.50
180.50
167.50

170.00 154.00- 182.00
175.00 163.00- 195.00
166.50 150.00- 182.00

10

82
5
77

69
20
49

131
41
90

140
62
78

125
20
105

19
12
7

44
25
19

16
6
10

29
18
11

-

-

1
1

-

-

-

-

_

“

-

10

34
5
29

Typists II...................
Manufacturing........
Nonmanufacturing ..

181
90
91

39.0

217.50
232.00
203.00

212.00 184.50- 236.00
223.00 210.50- 255.00
196.00 174.50- 218.50

_

_

-

-

"

7
7

20
8
12

12
1
11

10
4
6

14
3
11

9
6
3

38
19
19

26
19
7

19
9
10

12
8
4

4
3
1

6
6
“

2
2
—

1
1
"

1
1
~

—

“

“
'

File clerks.....................
Manufacturing........
Nonmanufacturing..

743
87
656

151.50
162.00
150.50

145.00
150.00
145.00

135.50- 166.50
134.00- 187.50
135.50- 166.50

32
7
25

224
26
198

143
5
138

118
13
105

101
101

53
7
46

47
18
29

7
2
5

9
4
5

2
2
"

-

4
1
3

“

“

2
2
-

1
1

—

-

■

“
“

”
■

548
65
483

145.00
148.50
144.50

140.00 135.00- 150.00
134.00 134.00- 150.00
140.00 135.00- 150.00

32
7
25

222
26
196

124
5
119

96
11
85

19
19

15
5
10

30
11
19

5

5

5

5

161.50 154.00- 185.00
168.00 150.00- 187.00
160.00 154.00- 172.00

5
5
-

2
2
-

6
5
1

29
7
22

43
11
32

7
4
3

17
5
12

4
1
3

8
8
“

1
1
“

3
3

1
1
"

“

-

-

14
14

8
8

-

11
6

5
1

8
6

6
1

1

-

5
2

89
38
51

53
34
19

102
30
72

32
6
26

74
40
34

5
2
3

27
27

_

15
15

File clerks I...............
Manufacturing........
Nonmanufacturing..
Messengers.................
Manufacturing........
Nonmanufacturing..
Switchboard operators..
Nonmanufacturing....
Switchboard operatorreceptionists.............
Manufacturing........
Nonmanufacturing..

126
50
76
149
120

499
212

287

167.50
168.50
167.00

163.00- 198.50
160.00- 187.00

190.00
180.00

173.00
168.00

201.50
190.00
210.00

200.00 182.00- 215.00
194.50 170.00- 201.00
200.00 185.00- 225.00

-

_

3
3

.

-

-

.

_

“

15
15

49
45

23
19

25
24
1

5
5

52
22
30

20
16
4

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Weekly earnings
(in dollars)1

Average
Occupation and industry
division

of

Number of workers receiving straight-time weekly earnings (in dollars) of

hours1

120
Mean*

Median*

130

140

150

160

170

180

190

200

210

220

240

260

280

300

320

340

360

380

400

140

150

160

170

180

190

200

210

220

240

260

280

300

320

340

360

380

400

420

Middle range*
130

Order clerks......................................
Manufacturing.............................
Nonmanufacturing......................

669
227
442

37.5
37.5
37.0

194.50
199.00
192.00

190.00
175.00
192.50

169.50- 206.00
170.00- 210.00
160.00- 205.00

Order clerks I................................
Manufacturing.............................

525
207

37.5
37.0

193.00
200.00

175.00
175.00

160.00- 205.00
170.00- 210.00

Accounting clerks.............................
Manufacturing.............................
Nonmanufacturing......................
Transportation and utilities.....

2,885
1,080
1,805
146

37.5
38.5
37.5
37.0

212.50
219.50
208.50
264.50

206.50 180.00214.00 187.00200.00 180.00218.00 200.00-

Accounting clerks I.......................

37.5
39 0
36.0

170.50

Nonmanufacturing......................

191
98
93

Accounting clerks II......................
Manufacturing.............................
Nonmanufacturing......................
Transportation and utilities.....

781
339
442
29

38.0
38.5
37.5
37.5

Accounting clerks III.....................
Manufacturing.............................
Nonmanufacturing......................
Transportation and utilities.....

1,628
509
1,119
112

38.0
38.5
37.5
36.5

Accounting clerks IV....................
Manufacturing.............................
Nonmanufacturing......................

285
134
151

Payroll clerks....................................
Manufacturing.............................
Nonmanufacturing......................
Transportation and utilities.....

_

-

10
10

7
4
3

131
22
109

34
19
15

106
71
35

12
2
10

156
17
139

46
28
18

28
18
10

9

66
35
31

3

50

7
4

131
22

34
19

96
61

12
2

63
17

46
28

18
8

19
-

9
-

66
35

3

11
11

-

-

-

-

-

-

100
55
45
3

73
30
43
2

80
27
53
8

25
14
11
2

24
7
17
8

6
6

5
2
3
3

7
7

-

31
3
28
28

-

-

-

50
_

9
_

-

10
-

234.50
240.00
231.00
347.50

30
30
-

20
4
16
-

50
2
48
-

122
19
103
-

236
88
148
-

203
98
105
1

250
68
182
4

324
78
246
-

301
131
170
64

329
135
194
17

398
184
214
4

271
122
149
2

168.50

152.00- 190.00

30

4

1

29

34

13

32

7

27

11

2

1

158.00

152.00

125.00- 186.00

30

29

3

1

23

4

2

1

193.00
197.50
190.00
262.50

191.00 160.00194.00 170.00190.00 160.00264.00 206.50-

212.50
219.00
207.00
315.50

217.50
230.50
211.50
262.00

210.00 185.50221.00 200.00206.50 182.00208.00 200.00-

233.50
248.50
225.00
356.50

37.0
37.5
37.0

264.50
258.50
270.00

250.00 234.50- 290.00
245.00 219.00- 279.00
250.00 235.00- 300.00

418
171
247
43

37.5
38.5
37.0
37.0

215.00
205.00
222.00
228.50

200.00 192.00195.50 180.00206.50 195.00225.00 200.00-

Key entry operators.........................
Manufacturing.............................
Nonmanufacturing......................
Transportation and utilities.....

1,220
381
839
92

38.0
38.5
37.5
36.0

213.00
203.50
217.50
291.50

Key entry operators I...................
Manufacturing.............................
Nonmanufacturing......................
Transportation and utilities.....

830
304
526
81

37.5
38.5
37.0
35.5

203.50
191.00
210.50
289.50

Key entry operators II...................
390
38.0
233.50
77
38.5
Manufacturing.............................
252.00
313
Nonmanufacturing......................
38.0
229.00
• All workers were at $420.00 to $440.00.
* * Workers were distributed as follows: 19 at $420.00 to $440.00;
$480.00 to $500.00; and 13 at $540.00 and over.
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420
and
over

11
11

3

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

44
1
43
-

69
19
50
-

95
55
40
-

65
37
28
-

68
34
34
4

143
40
103
-

76
55
21
4

37
13
24
-

87
59
28
4

50
13
37
2

10
4
6
3

9
7
2
2

8

1

1

.
-

16
16
-

1
1

1
1

8
8

1
1

1
1

_

_

-

-

5
5
-

24
24
-

107
2
105
-

125
49
76
1

150
25
125
-

171
31
140
-

197
49
148
60

232
70
162
15

270
125
145
-

136
61
75

58
35
23

53
13
40

41
26
15

12
11
1
1

12
5
7
7

_

_

_

.

-

_
-

_
-

3
_
3

1
_
1

49
45
4

39

_
-

_
_
-

.

-

_
_
-

39

_

84
48
36

32
16
16

11
10
1

31
1
30

12
3
9

11
2
9

225.00
213.00
249.00
225.00

_

_

_

-

-

-

1
1
-

21
12
9
-

27
22
5
“

44
20
24
-

75
34
41
-

88
33
55
15

26
12
14
1

47
15
32
18

29
5
24
1

7
3
4
3

48
10
38
4

2
1
1
1

2
2
-

-

202.00 185.00195.00 175.00204.00 189.00309.00 281.00-

238.00
221.00
248.00
310.00

_

-

_
-

11
11
-

38
23
15
"

99
44
55
"

63
39
24
-

196
64
132
-

134
22
112
-

128
25
103
2

143
52
91
4

108
47
61
2

92
23
69
7

104
11
93
6

25
5
20
10

69
5
64
61

3
3

2
2

192.00 180.00183.50 168.00195.00 185.00308.50 281.00-

215.50
211.00
224.00
310.00

_

_

11
11

96
44
52
-

58
37
21
-

174
61
113
-

113
19
94
-

103
22
81
2

68
48
20
4

39
27
12
2

21
2
19
7

47
7
40
4

11
1
10
10

52

-

-

226.50 210.00- 258.50
242.00 223.00- 272.00
222.00 210.00- 257.00

5
2
3

22
3
19

21
3
18

25
3
22

75
4
71

69
20
49

71
21
50

57
4
53

14
4
10

17
5
12

3
3
-

1
1
-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

35
23
12
“

_

_

_

3

3

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

3

3

4 at $440.00 to $460.00; 3 at $460.00 to $480.00; 1 at

4

-

-

-

-

-

-

5
5

29
1
28
28

1
1
-

-

1
1

4
1
3

7
7

-

-

1
1
-

-

-

3
3

2
2

-

-

-

-

_

-

-

_

_

1
1

52
52

_

-

1
1
-

-

-

_

2
2

2
2

-

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Occupation and industry
division

Average
Number weekly
of
hours1
workers (stand­
ard)

Weekly earnings
(in dollars)1

Mean*

Median*

Number of workers receiving straight-time weekly earnings (in dollars) of —

Middle range*

140
and
under
160

160

180

200

220

240

260

280

300

320

340

360

380

400

420

460

500

540

580

620

180

200

220

240

260

280

300

320

340

360

380

400

420

460

500

540

580

620

660

660
and
over

Computer systems analysts
(business).....................................
Manufacturing.............................
Nonmanufacturing......................

625
125
500

38.0
39.0
37.5

518.00
523.00
517.00

525.50 455.00- 572.50
500.00 445.00- 614.50
526.00 461.00- 568.00

-

-

-

-

_
-

_
-

_
_
-

_
_
-

1
1
-

f4
2
2

4
3
1

11
2
9

26
9
17

31
4
27

84
18
66

88
22
66

115
8
107

118
14
104

84
14
70

33
14
19

26
• 14
12

Computer systems analysts
(business) II...............................
Nonmanufacturing......................

259
218

38.0
38.0

498.50
505.50

500.00 442.50- 546.00
515.50 451.00- 547.00

-

"

-

-

-

-

_
-

_
-

_
-

1
-

2
-

4
3

7
4

17
14

50
37

35
26

69
67

54
51

10
6

2
2

8
8

Computer systems analysts
(business) III..............................
Manufacturing.............................
Nonmanufacturing......................

271
76
195

39.0
39.5
38.5

565.00
571.00
563.00

569.00 526.00- 607.00
580.50 481.00- 640.50
568.00 531.00- 597.00

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

.
_
-

_
_
-

_
_
-

_
.
-

1
1
-

2
1
1

2
1
1

14
5
9

32
13
19

37
6
31

61
11
50

73
10
63

Computer programmers (business)..
Manufacturing.............................
Nonmanufacturing......................

1,079
291
788

37.5
38.5
37.5

400.50
395.00
402.50

399.50 342.00- 442.50
404.00 350.00- 432.50
399.50 336.00- 445.50

_
-

_
-

_
-

12
12

21
21

4
4

34
16
18

52
13
39

47
20
27

98
11
87

133
24
109

65
33
32

96
21
75

81
37
44

205
69
136

107
29
78

59
14
45

24
4
20

_

_

_

-

7

34

Computer programmers
(business) 1................................
Manufacturing.............................
Nonmanufacturing......................

195
60
135

39.0
39.0
39.0

309.50
341.00
295.50

307.50 265.50- 350.50
341.00 297.50- 397.00
307.50 246.50- 329.50

-

-

"

12
12

21
21

4
.
4

25
11
14

26
13
13

23
3
20

31
3
28

12
1
11

14
9
5

12
6
6

15
14
1

_
_

_
_

_

_

_

_

_

_

_

_

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Computer programmers
(business) II...............................
Manufacturing.............................
Nonmanufacturing......................

537
128
409

37.5
38.5
37.0

391.50
380.00
395.50

384.00 346.00- 430.00
370.50 349.00- 423.00
391.50 346.00- 430.00

-

*

-

-

-

-

7
5
2

26
_
26

18
13
5

59
6
51

109
23
86

42
20
22

74
13
61

20
3
17

91
32
59

72
11
61

1

6

Computer programmers
(business) III..............................
Manufacturing.............................
Nonmanufacturing......................

340
103
237

37.5
39.0
37.0

463.50
445.00
471.50

440.50 409.00- 518.50
442.50 408.50- 466.00
430.50 413.00- 518.50

-

-

-

-

-

-

2
2

-

6
4
2

8
_
8

12
_
12

9
4
5

10
2
8

46
20
26

114
37
77

Computer operators.........................
Manufacturing.............................
Nonmanufacturing......................

1,076
179
897

38.0
39.0
38.0

282.50
295.50
280.00

266.00 232.50- 324.00
278.50 233.50- 328.00
265.00 232.50- 324.00

_

26
5
21

65
1
64

105
28
77

102
16
86

188
16
172

98
24
74

89
19
70

110
5
105

114
23
91

42
8
34

40
7
33

31
5
26

4
4
-

33
13
20

Computer operators 1...................
Nonmanufacturing......................

245
205

37.0
36.5

248.50
251.00

217.00 190.00- 324.00
216.00 185.00- 324.00

_

-

26
21

55
54

46
30

5
5

5
5

17
6

5
-

1
-

78
77

7
7

-

-

-

Computer operators II..................
Manufacturing.............................
Nonmanufacturing......................

605
80
525

38.5
39.5
38.0

279.00
280.00
279.00

258.00 235.00- 309.00
273.00 232.50- 326.50
258.00 235.00- 302.00

_

_

-

10
10

59
12
47

90
12
78

158
14
144

59
13
46

71
6
65

67
2
65

14
5
9

7
6
1

9
4
5

25
1
24

2
2
-

Computer operators III..................
Manufacturing.............................
Nonmanufacturing......................

226
59
167

38.0
38.5
38.0

328.50
357.50
318.50

325.00 285.00- 365.00
327.50 309.50- 420.00
310.00 260.00- 364.00

_

_

_

_

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

25
2
23

22

-

7
4
3

22

13
8
5

42
2
40

22
17
5

28
2
26

31
3
28

6
4
2

2
2
-

23
10
13

3
3
-

Computer data librarians.................
Nonmanufacturing......................

77
70

37.5
37.5

212.00
205.50

191.00 175.00- 228.00
178.50 175.00- 225.00

_

-

35
35

15
13

4
4

8
8

2
2

1
1

4
2

2
1

4
3

1
-

-

-

1
1

-

Drafters.............................................
Manufacturing.............................
Nonmanufacturing......................
Transportation and utilities.....

691
553
138
54

39.5
39.5
38.0
35.5

327.50
325.50
334.50
387.50

320.00
303.00
360.00
386.50

376.00
373.00
381.50
407.50

11
11
-

9
1
8
-

7
4
3
-

20
16
4
-

57
47
10
-

76
72
4
-

33
29
4
-

31
29
2
-

94
89
5
-

63
62
1
-

66
46
20
1

53
11
42
25

22
9
13
9

36
20
16
16

Drafters II......................................
Manufacturing.............................
See footnotes at end of tables.

69
61

39.5
39.5

244.50
245.50

250.00 237.00- 250.00
250.00 237.00- 250.00

_

_

_

40
38

_

.

.

-

-

3
3

.

-

24
18

_

-

2
2

-

-

-

-

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18
17

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34

27
3
24

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1
-

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1
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_

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

10
3
7

24
_

_

_

_

_

24

-

-

-

-

-

1
1
-

1
1
-

_

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

50
49
1
1

42
39
3
-

21
19
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Table A-2. Weekly earnings of professional and technical workers In Nassau-Suffolk, N.Y., June 1981 —Continued
Weekly earnings
(in dollars)1

Average
Occupation and industry
division

of

Number of workers receiving straight-time weekly earnings (in dollars) of _

hours'

140
Mean*

Median*

160

180

200

220

240

260

280

300

320

340

360

380

400

420

460

500

540

580

620

180

200

220

240

260

280

300

320

340

360

380

400

420

460

500

540

580

620

660

160
Drafters III.....................................
Manufacturing.............................

183
145

39.0
39.5

277.50
268.00

274.50 240.00- 300.00
262.00 240.00- 299.50

Drafters IV.....................................
Nonmanufacturing......................
Transportation and utilities.....

253
185
68
27

39.0
39.5
38.0
36.0

355.00
352.50
361.00
397.50

356.00
337.00
360.00
407.50

Drafters V......................................
Manufacturing.............................

161
143

40.0
40.0

Electronics technicians....................
Manufacturing.............................

1,439
1,134

Electronics technicians I..............
Manufacturing.............................

-

6
-

-

12
11

24
24

31
30

20
17

29
27

26
25

11
11

407.50
419 50
389.50
407.50

_

_

3

1

5

4

12

2

48

-

-

3
-

1
-

-

-

-

-

399.00
402.50

413.50 330.00- 456.00
422.00 330.00- 456.00

_

_

_

.

-

-

-

1
-

1
-

.

-

2
-

40.0
40.0

313.50
297.00

290.00 252.00- 360.00
284.00 250.00- 340.00

_

5
5

39
39

59
57

133
121

153
111

243
212

146
142

40.0
40.0

213.50
213.50

215.00 192.00- 225.00
215.00 192.00- 225.00

_

5
5

39
39

34
32

56
54

_

Electronics technicians II.............
Manufacturing.............................

875
681

40.0
40.0

308.00
286.00

275.00 250.00- 345.50
274.00 250.00- 323.00

_-

_

_

-

-

25
25

77
67

Electronics technicians III.............
Manufacturing.............................

418
311

40.0
40.0

360.00
359.50

347.00 308.50- 399.00
340.00 309.00- 403.00

_

_

_

_

-

-

-

303.00300 00349.50388.00-

Registered industrial nurses............
59
39.5 341.50
344.00 307.00- 375.00
• Workers were distributed as follows: 8 at $660.00 to $700.00: and 6 at $700.00 to $740.00.
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and
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-

-

-

-

24
-

.

-

-

-

-

-

44

22

18

30

10

24

3
-

30
29
1
-

20
1

12
1

12
9

16
16

-

-

17
16

22
22

22
22

7
1

4
3

6
6

40
39

112
101

110
99

107
102

114
108

90
80

65
11

8
6

30
25

1
1

.

-

11
11

-

-

-

-

-

-

153
111

190
174

82
74

52
51

49
48

65
63

61
61

2
2

_

_

-

-

-

42
27

29
26

58
48

58
54

49
45

29
19

63
9

-

1
9
12
6
8
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Also see footnotes at end of tables.

9

10

3

6

.

.

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

18
15

21
19

-

-

-

-

171
57

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

114

-

5
5

-

-

-

-

-

8
6

25
20

57
57

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Sex,1 occupation, and industiy division

Number
of
workers

Weekly
hours1
(stand­
ard)

Weekly
earnings
(in dollars)1

54

36.5

167.50

Secretaries................................................................

2,849
1,350

38.0
39.5

274.50
284.00

Nonmanufacturing:
Transportation and utilities..............................

131

36.5

325.50

Secretaries 1:
Manufacturing......................................................

80

39.0

220.50

Manufacturing......................................................

815
356

38.0
39.5

254.50
255.50

881
512
369

38.5
39.0
37.5

277.50
288.50
261.50

646
309
337
53

38.0
39.5
36.5
35.0

294.00
304.00
285.00
380.00

Secretaries V.........................................................
Nonmanufacturing...............................................

220
127

38.0
36.5

344.50
333.00

Stenographers...........................................................

128

38.5

228.50

Typists........................................................................

784
290
494

38.0
39.5
37.0

180.00
192.00
173.00

639
213
426

37.5
39.0
37.0

172.00
180.50
168.00

Office occupations women

Typists 1..................................................................
Manufacturing......................................................
Typists II:
File clerks..................................................................
Manufacturing......................................................
File clerks 1............................................................

Switchboard operatorreceptionists..........................................................
Manufacturing......................................................

Sex,* occupation, and industry division

77

40.0

222.50

641
61
580

36.5
38.0
36.5

153.00
171.50
151.00

497
456

37.0
36.5

146.00
145.00

65

38.0

167.50

499
212
287

37.5
39.0
36.5

201.50
190.00
210.00

Order clerks...............................................................
Manufacturing.....................................................
Nonmanufacturing...............................................

607
227
380

37.5
37.5
37.5

192.50
199.00
189.00

Order clerks 1........................................................

525
207

37.5
37.0

193.00
200.00

Weekly
hours1
(stand­
ard)

Weekly
earnings
(in dollars)1
208.50
213.50
205.00
257.00

Manufacturing..........................
Nonmanufacturing...................
Transportation and utilities...

1,559
135

38.0
38.5
37.5
37.0

Accounting clerks I...................
Manufacturing..........................
Nonmanufacturing...................

181
98
83

37.5
39.0
35.5

169.00
183.00
153.00

Accounting clerks II................. .
Manufacturing..........................
Nonmanufacturing..
Transportation and utilities..

691
324
367

38.0
38.5
37.5

190.00
195.00
186.00

Accounting clerks III................
Manufacturing.........................
Nonmanufacturing..................
Transportation and utilities..

1,446
473
973
104

38.0
38.5
37.5
37.0

214.00
225.50
208.00
252.00

Accounting clerks IV................
Manufacturing.........................
Nonmanufacturing..................

251
115
136

37.0
37.0
37.0

255.50
243.50
265.50

Manufacturing..........................
Nonmanufacturing...................
Transportation and utilities...

167
222
40

37.0
36.5

212.50
203.00
220.00
229.00

Key entry operators......................
Manufacturing..........................
Nonmanufacturing...................
Transportation and utilities...

1,186
362
824
92

37.5
38.5
37.5
36.0

212.00
198.50
218.00
291.50

Key entry operators I................
Manufacturing..........................
Nonmanufacturing.................. .
Transportation and utilities...

804
291
513
81

38.5
37.0
35.5

187.50
211.00
289.50

Key entry operators II..........................
Manufacturing....................................
Nonmanufacturing............................. .

382
71
311

38.0
38.0
38.0

231.50
242.00
229.00

Sex,* occupation, and industry division

Drafters............................-...............................-.......

Drafters IV...........................................................t...

639
195

38.0
39.0

423.50
415.00

Computer programmers
(business) I.................

105

39.0

311.50

Computer programmers
(business) II................
Manufacturing...............

286

37.5
38.5

402.50
390.00

Computer programmers (business)........
Manufacturing.....................................

Computer programmers
(business) III...............
Manufacturing...............
Computer operators.....................
Nonmanufacturing...................
Transportation and utilities...

7

241
78

38.0
39.5

493.50
459.50

649
552
32

39.0
39.0
37.0

292.00
291.00
391.50

Number
of
workers

Weekly
Weekly
hours1
earnings
(stand­ (in dollars)1
ard)

97
80

38.0
37.5

226.50
223.00

398
54
344

39.0
39.5
39.0

290.50
274.00
293.00

154
128

38.5
38.5

336.50
328.50

569
479
90
30

39.5
39.5
38.5
36.5

332.50
334.00
324.50
401.50

54

39.5

247.00

136
119

39.0
39.5

268.00
268.50

219
177

39.0
39.5

354.00
352.00

148
130

40.0
40.0

402.00
406.50

1,377
1,080

40.0
40.0

314.00
296.50

139
135

40.0
40.0

214.00
213.50

832
643

40.0
40.0

309.00
285.50

406
302

40.0
40.0

358.50
356.50

Professional and technical
occupations - women
Computer programmers (business):

Professional and technical
occupations - men

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of
workers

2,569

Office occupations men

Average
(mean*)

Average
(mean1)

Average
(mean*)

Registered industrial nurses....................................

89

38.0

351.00

381
320

36.5
36.5

263.00
262.50

142
125

36.0
36.0

261.00
269.00

179
160

37.0
36.5

254.00
253.50

60

37.0

292.50

64
58

37.0
37.0

204.00
196.50

122
74

39.0
40.0

302.50
269.00

54

39.5

338.50

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Hourly earnings
(in dollars)4
Occupation and industry
division

workers

Middle
range*

Number of workers receiving straight-time hourly earnings (in dollars) of —

and
under
5.20

5.20

5.40

5.60

5.80

6.00

6.20

6.40

6.60

6.80

7.00

7.40

7.80

8.20

8.60

9.00

9.40

9.80

5.40

5.60

5.80

6.00

6.20

6.40

6.60

6.80

7.00

7.40

7.80

8.20

8.60

9.00

9.40

9.80

10.20 10.60 11.00

Maintenance carpenters..................
Manufacturing.............................

107
67

9.32
9.19

9.30 8.58- 9.68
9.18 8.38- 9.65

_
-

Maintenance electricians.................
Manufacturing.............................
Nonmanufacturing......................

270
199
71

9.48
9.19
10.28

9.53 8.61-10.99
9.00 8.20- 9.95
9.62 9.62-11.20

_
-

_
-

_
-

Maintenance painters......................

61

8.91

9.05 8.55- 9.60

-

-

-

Maintenance machinists..................
Manufacturing.............................

117
98

10.21
10.22

9.95 9.47-11.19
9.95 9.14-11.19

_
-

_
-

_

Maintenance mechanics
(machinery)...................................
Manufacturing.............................

394
323

8.58
7.99

7.76 7.75- 9.89
7.76 7.68- 8.33

-

Maintenance mechanics
(motor vehicles)............................
Manufacturing.............................
Nonmanufacturing......................
Transportation and utilities.....

625
58
567
537

8.85
9.66
8.76
8.70

8.85
9.95
7.70
7.70

7.70-10.83
9.50-10.08
7.70-10.83
7.70-10.83

Tool and die makers........................
Manufacturing.............................

382
382

9.62
9.62

9.95 9.05-10.35
9.95 9.05-10.35

_

_

-

-

3
-

4
4

12
9

8
6

6
5

22
20

28
11

4
4

10
9
1

15
15

21
21

14
13
1

40
37
3

27
25
2

52
19
33

12
12

2

2

4

5

13

13

7

2

-

-

5
5

2
2

12
12

2
2

5
4

14
2

4
4

5
5

41
41

131
131

37
37

20
20

7
7

29
29

1
1
1

3
_
3
3

2
2
_
-

14
_
14
14

170
1
169
169

1
_
1
1

5
5
5

43
5
38
38

_

_

-

_
-

.

-

-

21
21

10
10

12
12

34
34

_

_

_

_

.

.

-

-

-

-

-

-

1
1

2
2

2
2

_
-

.
-

_
-

_

_

-

-

_
-

3

-

-

-

-

_
-

_

-

_
-

.

“

2
2

-

-

-

.
-

4
4

2
2

3
3

9
9

1
1

20
20
20

4
4
4

23
23
23

19
19
19

4
4
4

18
18
18

14
14
14

_
-

_
-

_
-

_
-

_
-

_
-

_
-

_

_

_

-

-

-

Stationary engineers........................
113
10.73
11.12 9.62-11.76
_
Nonmanufacturing......................
98
10.75
10.56 9.62-11.76
• All workers were at $13.80 to $14.40.
* * Workers were distributed as follows: 2 at $12.00 to $12.60; and 9 at $13.20 to $13.80.
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-

10.20 10.60 11.00 11.40 12.00

8

-

-

-

-

.

.

_
-

_
-

3
3
-

1

-

8

11.40 12.00

over

12
8

-

32
15
17

1

6

-

37
30
7

1

6

9

-

_

_

_

28
28

5
5

4
4

22
22

6

10
* 10

2
2

17
17

11
11

21

31
4
27
21

15
8
7
7

61
34
27
3

2
2

40

53

36

-

46
2
44
44

40
40

53
53

36
36

8
8

27
27

69
69

79
79

53
53

41
41

24
24

4
4

-

2
2

1
1

36
30

11
11

_

11
2

-

_

-

50
-

-

36
36 • • 11

Table AS. Hourly earnings of material movement and custodial workers In Nassau-Suffolk, N.Y., June 1981
Hourly earnings
On dollars)4
Occupation and industry
division

Number of workers receiving straight-time hourly earnings (in dollars) of

Number
workers

Mean*

Median*

Middle

3.20
and
3.40

Transportation and utilities.....

Transportation and utilities.....

Transportation and utilities.....

2,384
463
1,921
1,034

10.16
9.42
10.34
12.44

90
81

9.88
9.40
10.85
12.76

3.40

3.60

3.80

4.00

4.40

4.80

5.20

5.60

6.00

6.40

6.80

7.20

7.60

8.00

8.60

9.20

9.80

10.40 11.00 11.60

12.20

3.60

3.80

4.00

4.40

4.80

5.20

5.60

6.00

6.40

6.80

7.20

7.60

8.00

8.60

9.20

9.80

10.40 11.00 11.60 12.20

12.80

8.25-12.76
7.15-11.83
8.25-12.76
12.66-12.77

18

-

7.26
7.46

7.00 6.43- 9.01
7.00 6.43- 9.40

_

920

8.22

8.25 7.30- 8.55

669
517
430

11.73
11.80
12.41

12.46 11.83-12.76
12.76 11.95-12.76
12.76 12.46-12.76

165
91

6.13
6.16

6.00 5.15- 6.92
6.00 5.15- 6.77

_

303
99
204

5.68
5.79
5.62

5.50 4.90- 6.44
5.50 5.00- 6.44
5.33 4.88- 6.25

_

335
271

6.21
6.07

6.25 5.80- 6.63
6.17 5.70- 6.41

669
423

7.36
7.08

8.33 5.40- 9.16
6.70 5.35- 9.81

24
24

10

914
280
634

5.39
5.82
5.20

4.44 3.92- 6.59
4.44 4.00- 8.73
4.37 3.89- 5.80

12
11
1

701
493
208

4.59
4.74
4.23

4.52 4.13- 4.98
4.63 4.15- 5.18
4.13 3.75- 4.52

558
257
301
88

6.17
5.64
6.63
12.19

4.60
4.96
4.25
12.44

468
355

7.96
7.06

7.01
7.01

2,909
304
2,605

4.58
6.53
4.35

3.50 3.35- 5.26
6.30 5.60- 7.86
3.45 3.35- 4.42

2,625
300
2,325

4.50
6.53
4.24

3.45 3.35- 5.25
6.30 5.60- 7.89
3.35 3.35- 3.91

284
280

5.31
5.30

3.75 3.50- 7.97
3.63 3.50- 7.97

_

18

_

_

_
_

-

-

_

_

10
2
8

_

_
-

8
6
2

18

180
43
137
17

39
37
2
2

41
2
39
2

569
7
562
5

135
44
91
4

52
38
14
14

45
21
24
23

30
21
9
9

3
1
2
2

86
76
10
10

954
86
868
868

21
21

5
5

_
_

_
_

_
-

-

104

32

_
_
12

18
18

52

_
_
537

5
5

6

_
_
24

.

90

1
1
1

_

2
2
2

6
2
2

2
2
2

2
2
2

99
91
4

13
9
9

5
5
5

30
9
9

3
2
2

86
10
10

343
305
305

_
* 77
77
77

39
_
8
_
8

_
_
14
_
14

13
13

2
2

17
_
17

5
4
1

1
1

_
_

_
_

_
_

_
_

_
_

-

-

3
_
28
28

5
3

1
_

19
19

2
_

_
_

_
_

_
_

133
13

116
116

_
_
1
1

_
_
_

_

-

_

106
90
16

.

.

.

.

.

_
_

62
_
84
_
84

3
_
27
25
_

.
_

_
_

_
_

_
_

_
_

_
_

35
30
5
5
5

9
8
1
1

18

24

2

-

38
24

11
11

15
2

11
11

26
26

33
4
29

62
14
48

35
16
19

8
2
6

50
15
35

34
27
7

_

23
23

7
5

20
17

13
11

74
73

63
60

93
60

_

29
24

14
9

48
17

21
21

62
57

29
29

24
24

30
24

9
_
11
11

85
32
53

70
5
65

120
15
105

164
62
102

73
24
49

37
4
33

25
_
25

51
2
49

37
33
4

20
2
18

15
_
15

15
_
15

_
_

19
5
14

77
21
56

159
104
55

187
122
65

111
110
1

74
59
15

13
13

2
2

2
2

1

5

1

5

80
29
51

77
8
69

81
64
17

29
22
7

26
9
17

13
13
_
5
3
2

17
15
2

3.88- 7.69
4.40- 6.80
3.87-12.44
12.44-12.77

27
27
_
59
27
32

10
4
6

29
26
3

7
6
1

8
7
1

19
11
8

17
16
1

10
10
_

10
10
_

4
4
.

1
1
_

_
_
_

_
_
-

80
80
80

_
_
"

6.25- 8.65
5.98- 8.19

_

24
24

24
24

48
48

35
35

_
_

132
132

70
28

15
5

21
21

1
1

_ •
-

_

60
-

_
-

184
28
156

47
36
11

57
52
5

30
26
4

40
11
29

_
_
381
53
328

37
37

36
14
22

1
_
21
18
3

106
28
78

9
9

_
-

_
-

_

_
-

_
-

_
-

_
-

38
11
27

325
53
272

64
28
36

9
9

.

.

.

-

-

_
_

_

-

-

_
-

-

2
2

18
18
_
3
3

56
56

42
42

134
18
116
27

113
27
86
31

168
117
51
24

92
78
14
14

10
10

41
41

_
-

_
-

_
-

_
-

_
-

_
-

_

_

_

_
9

_
_

_

9

_

_
_

_
_

2
2

_
_
_
_

_
_

_

_

_

_

_
_

404
_
404

88
_
88

230
_
230

45
14
31

_
_
34
15
19

1197

264

_

_

1197

264

76
_
76

229
_
229

45
14
31

29
15
14

34
14
20

173
28
145

46
36
10

54
50
4

_

140
140

12
12

1
1

5
5

2
2

11
11

1
1

3
1

24
24
_
6
4

639
4.05 3.60- 5.92
333
3,952
4.77
48
5.18 4.35- 7.61
826
5.88
_
333
591
3.76 3.50- 5.07
3,126
4.48
6.89
6.97 5.77- 7.95
142
Transportation and utilities.....
• Workers were distributed as follows: 75 at $12.80 to $13.40; and 2 at $13.40 to $14.00.
Also see footnotes at end of tables.

713
_
713
-

192
59
133
-

229
87
142
-

255
99
156
11

87
39
48
9

106
51
55
20

232
22
210
1

191
10
181
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8
_
27
16
11

_

_
1197
_
1197

Janitors, porters, and cleaners........

77
77
77

78
42
36
21
21

23
5
18
5

_

12.80
and
over

_
417
120
297
-

9

_

-

_

.

Table A-6. Average hourly earnings of maintenance, toolroom, powerplant, material movement, and custodial workers, by sex, In Nassau-Suffolk, N.Y., June 1981

Sex,3 occupation, and industry division

Number
of
workers

Average
(mean*)
hourly
earnings
(in dollars)4

Sex,’ occupation, and industry division

Manufacturing...................................................................

■i ■ t

• ,

(machinery).........................................................................
Manufacturing...................................................................

Average
(mean3)
hourly
earnings
(in dollars)4

Nonmanufacturing............................................................

2,787
287
2,500

4.58
6.57
4.35

Manufacturing...................................................................
Nonmanufacturing............................................................

2,514
283
2,231

4.50
6.58
4.24

Guards II..............................................................................
Nonmanufacturing............................................................

273
269

5.25
5.23

Janitors, porters, and cleaners..............................................
Manufacturing...................................................................

3,120
687
2,433
122

4.81
5.79
4.53
6.97

115

5.65

190
136

4.49
4.60

113
96

4.51
4.30

Guards....................................................................................

8.22
667
517
430

11.73
11.80
12.41

165
91

6.13
6.16

269
199
70

9.48
9.19
10.29

61

8.91

117
98

10.21
10.22

243
94
149

5.95
5.80
6.04

394
323

8.58
7.99

299
259

6 15
6 07

622
58
564
534

8.85
9.66
8.77
8.70

665
423

7.35
7.08

799
204

5.35
5.76

382
382

9.62
9.62

105
90

10.77
10.81

357
154

4 63
4.79
4.24

Nonmanufacturing............................................................
Transportation and utilities...........................................

534
241
293
88

6.18
5.61
6.65
12.19

Guards I..............................................................................

107
90

4.36
4.10

Manufacturing...................................................................

457
355

7.92
7.06

Janitors, porters, and cleaners.............................................
Nonmanufacturinfl............................................................

779
691

4.31
4.28

2,352
460
1,892
1,006

10.15
9.41
10.32
12.48

Nonmanufacturing............................................................

Warehousemen......................................................................
Manufacturing...................................................................

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Number
of
workers

9.32
9.19

Material movement and custodial
occupations - men
Truckdrivers............................................................................
Manufacturing...................................................................

Sex,’ occupation, and industry division

107
67

Maintenance mechanics

Stationary engineers..............................................................
Nonmanufacturing............................................................

Average
(mean3)
hourly
earnings
(in dollars)4
6.68

74

Maintenance, toolroom, and
powerplant occupations - men

Maintenance electricians......................................................
Manufacturing...................................................................

Number
of
workers

10

Transportation and utilities...........................................
Material movement and custodial
occupations - women

Shipping packers....................................................................
Manufacturing...................................................................

Table A-7. Indexes of earnings and percent Increases for selected occupational groups, Nassau-Suffolk, N.Y., selected periods
Period*

Indexes (June 1977=100):
June 1980............
.................................................................................

Nonmanufacturing

Manufacturing

All industries
Electronic
data
processing

Office
clerical

Electronic
data
processing

Industrial
nurses

Skilled
mainte­
nance

Unskilled
plant

Office
clerical

122.1
134.3

126.6
139.3

129.1
141.4

127.3
139.6

127.1
140.2

125.3
139.8

C)
C>

6.0
6.5
5.0
6.9
8.8
10.0

6.2
5.1
5.7
9.4
9.5
10.0

4.8
8.3
7.7
7.7
11.3
9.5

6.2
6.6
7.6
7.4
10.1
9.7

6.5
5.1
6.9
6.6
11.5
10.3

6.1
6.5
5.8
6.9
10.8
11.6

o
c)
c)
(•)
(•)
c)

Skilled
mainte­
nance

Unskilled
plant

Office
clerical

Electronic
data
processing

0
0

128.5
141.5

131.5
147.8

120.1
130.8

125.8
138.6

c)
o

124.5
135.8

3.2
9.1
7.2
(•)
C)
c)

5.5
6.7
7.6
7.8
10.8
10.1

7.1
6.1
9.1
7.2
12.4
12.4

5.9
6.5
4.6
6.8
7.5
8.9

6.4
4.6
5.5
9.9
8.5
10.2

c)
0
o
c)
o
c)

6.0
4.3
4.9
7.0
11.0
9.1

Industrial
nurses

Unskilled
plant

Industrial
nurses

Percent increases:
June 1976 to June 1977..................................................................................

June 1980 to June 1981..................................................................................
See footnotes at end of tables.

Table A-8. Pay relationships In establishments with paired office clerical occupations, Nassau-Suffolk, N.Y., June 1981
Occupation for which average earnings equal 100
Occupation for which earnings
are compared

Secretaries I................................................................................
Secretaries II...............................................................................
Secretaries III..............................................................................
Secretaries IV..............................................................................
Secretaries V..............................................................................
Typists I.......................................................................................
Typists II......................................................................................
File clerks I..................................................................................
Messengers................................................................................
Switchboard operators...............................................................
Switchboard operatorreceptionists.............................................................................
Order clerks I...............................................................................
Accounting clerks I......................................................................
Accounting clerks II....................................................................
Accounting clerks III...................................................................
Accounting clerks IV...................................................................
Payroll clerks..............................................................................
Key entry operators I..................................................................

•

II

III

IV

V

I

II

'

100
121
129
152
170
85
0
71
71
88

83
100
117
126
147
73
93
65
69
87

77
86
100
116
132
67
87
62
65
83

66
79
86
100
122
62
75
61
57
70

59
68
76
82
100
50
63
57
48
60

118
138
149
161
198
100
123
88
94
109

o
107
115
134
160
81
100
0
75
99

141
153
161
163
176
114
(•>
100
109
116

116
83
64
93
81
o
o
57
o
74
91
o
99
66
63
62
81
108
70
62
90
85
75
123
104
88
78
69
91
150
85
124
108
92
c)
123
94
83
70
103
105
73
60
115
76
83
79
85
73
134
92
113
95
NOTE: This matrix table shows the average (mean) relationship of earnings in establishments between any two
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
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clerks

Typists

Secretaries

89

106
c)
c)

99
109
142
115
95
117

Switch­
Switch­
board
Messen­
board operator
gers operators
-recep­
tionists
141
145
154
175
208
107
134
92
100
132

113
115
120
143
166
92
101
86
76
100

112
108
123
120
156
86
94
67
76

Order
clerks
I

II

III

IV

p)
110
c)
136
175

123
152
159
161

o

101

96
110
114
128
145
81
92
81
72
91

o
81
93
108
118
67
70
55
64
78

94
83
74
83
100
126
102
86
108

80
89

11

o

o

90
<■)
117
132
c)
100
127
136
o
119
111
133

125
90
78
100
120
147
106
97
120

<•)
o

110
100
(•)
111
120
112
114
106

See appendix A for method of computation.
Also see footnotes at end of tables.

«

111
118
133
143
162
92
101
83
84
101

«

o

Key entry
operators

Payroll
clerks

1

o

o
100
149
131
91
<*)
c>
c)
c)
85
76
111
80
121
119
99
107
140
110
123
125
155
129
181
112
109
126
136
95
98
136
120
113
115
136
145
more than) the earnings of Secretaries I.

Accounting clerks

o

68
80
100
86
76
86

■

II

97
95
106
121
142
81
87
79
73
89

120
126
132
137
167
87
106
73
84
105

89
105
108
118
137
74
85
69
74
89

92
88
84
94
98
117
100
87
111

102
94
90
104
116
131
114
100
124

87
«
75
84
92
117
90
81
100

Table A-9. Pay relationships In establishments with paired professional and technical occupations, Nassau-Suffolk, N.Y., June 1981
Occupation for which average earnings equal 100
Occupation for which earnings
are compared

Computer systems Computer programmers (busi­
analysts (business)
ness)
II

III

Computer systems analysts
(business) II...............................................................................................................
100
86
Computer systems analysts
(business) III..............................................................................................................
116
100
Computer programmers
(business) I................................................................................................................
64
57
Computer programmers
(business) II...............................................................................................................
74
65
Computer programmers
(business) III..............................................................................................................
72
79
Computer operators I...................................................................................................
44
39
Computer operators II..................................................................................................
56
49
Computer operators III.................................................................................................
76
61
Computer data librarians...............................................................................................
48
43
o
Drafters II.......................................................................................................................
51
c)
Drafters III......................................................................................................................
55
Drafters IV......................................................................................................................
73
63
Drafters V.......................................................................................................................
94
75
o
o
Electronics technicians I...............................................................................................
Electronics technicians II..............................................................................................
68
56
Electronics technicians III.............................................................................................
82
68
Registered industrial nurses.........................................................................................
69
62
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Computer operators

129

107

127

207

168

146

160

107

(•>

158

134

«

87

132

c)

136

92

86

150

111

195

c)

162

117

190
76
100
134
75
110
96
118
152
89
120
136
108

145
58
75
100
67

243
92
133
150
100

c)

186

144

o

o

72
93
112
o

90
109
88

132

204

165

100

83

69

150

114

121

100

83

192

145
67
87
115
76
(•>
74
109
116

121
52
67
90
51

100
41
53
69
41

242
100
131
172
108

o

«

o

62
86
100
65
78
93
79

54
7C

0

12

153

c)

137

c)

177

258

o

100

183

197

226

140

c)

101

c)

235

127

108
99

92

209

136

c>

«

II

153

48
59
68
63

160

c)

i

175

o

144

146

V

156

o
o

122

177

IV

i

«

147

Electronics technicians

III

III

o

III

Regis­
tered in­
dustrial
nurses

Drafters
II

II

II

o

Comput­
er data
librarians

III

o

o

o

o

ci

o

o

o

91

84
107

66
89

113

0

104
138

83
112

74
92

M

0

o

c)

o

o

100

o

o

o

o

144

<•)
111
145

o

o

o
o

<•>
130

o

c)

121

m

100
132
164
90
113
144
114

69
76
100
119
69
97
109
89

o
0

92
114
83

77
88
103
143
79
100
125
98

<■>
69
92
108
62
80
100
83

61
84
100
<•)
70
93
78

0

o

100
126
161
(•>

«

87
112
129
o

102
121
100

Table A-10.Pay relationships In establishments with paired maintenance, toolroom, and powerplant occupations, Naasau-Suffolk, N.Y., June 1961
Occupation for which average earnings equal 100
Occupation for which earnings
are compared

Mechanics
Painters

Electricians

Carpenters

Machinists

Motor
vehicles

Machinery
100
103
93
101
93

108

103
105
96
103

90
87
87
93

99
103
95
99

92

100

104

85

<•>

97
107
101

96
117
_________ Q_______

100
110
(•)

91
100

«

c>

100

97
100
91
97

108
110
100
106

99
103
94
100

108
105

95

C)

95
114
97

104
115
106

Maintenance mechanics

0

Maintenance mechanics
97
111
101
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

o

Table A-11.Pay relationships In establishments with paired material movement and custodial occupations, Nassau-Suftolk, N.Y., June 1981
Occupation for which average earnings equal 100
Truckdrivers

Occupation for which earnings
are compared
Light truck
Truckdrivers, light truck........................................................................................
Truckdrivers, medium truck..................................................................................
Truckdrivers, tractor-trailer...................................................................................
Shippers................................................................................................................
Receivers..............................................................................................................
Shippers and receivers.........................................................................................
Warehousemen.....................................................................................................
Order fillers............................................................................................................
Shipping packers..................................................................................................
Material handling laborers....................................................................................
Forklift operators...................................................................................................
Guards I.................................................................................. ..............................
Guards II................................................................................................................

100
o
c)

«
c)
c)
o

(•>
(•>

Receivers

o
o
o
111
100
o
103
73
79
76

Medium
truck

Tractortrailer

o
100

«
c)

0
o

(•)
<•>
(•)
0

100
c)
c)
n
«

100
90
«

«

«
o

0
94
c)
o
<•>
71
75
See table A-8 for description of these pay relationships and appendix A for method of computation.
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o
o

Shippers

<•)

o
97
93
c)

n

63

«

<•)
o
74
81
o
115
c)
82

<■)

85
96
83

13

Shippers
Warehouse­ Order fillers
and
men
receivers
o
w
c)
0
c)
100
80
o
71
94
96
99
o
85

«
o

w
<•>

o
c)
97
126
100
106
79
64

«
138
c)
95
100
92
o

«
«
103
91

<•>

(•>
(•>
93

94

Shipping
packers
C)
C)
C)
135
127
141
127
108
100
102
c)
102
o
102

Material
handling
laborers

Guards
Forklift
operators

139
o
103
124
132
106
155

o
107
108
o

<•>

m
<•>
o

98
100
o
93
o
97

104
c)

100

(•)
(•)

85

I

II

0
o

«
o

«

w
«
104
c)
98

87
118
101
o
107
98
108
o
100
104
106

«
o
o
o
96
100

o

Janitors,
porters, and
cleaners
133
141
159
122
121
117
110
107
98
103
117
95
o
100

Table A-12. Weekly earnings of office workers In establishments employing 500 workers or more in Nassau-Suffolk, N.Y., June 1981
Average
Occupation and industry
division

of

Number of workers receiving straight-time weekly earnings (in dollars) of —

(in dollars)1

hours'
ard)

120
Mean*

Median’

130
140

Middle range3
130

Secretaries..................................
Manufacturing.......................
Nonmanufacturing................

1,972
1,099
873

38.5
39.5
37.0

285.50
301.00
266.50

278.00 234.00- 330.50
296.00 250.50- 342.00
253.00 214.00- 312.00

Secretaries I............................

364

36.5

214.50

216.50 194.50- 235.00

Secretaries II...........................
Nonmanufacturing................

542
251

38.5
38.0

266.00
273.00

267.00 228.00- 306.00
278.50 235.50- 312.00

Secretaries III..........................
Manufacturing.......................
Nonmanufacturing................

603
465
138

39.0
39.0
38.5

295.00
296.50
289.00

290.00 256.00- 334.00
294.00 260.00- 331.00
276.50 240.00- 348.00

Secretaries IV.........................
Manufacturing.......................
Nonmanufacturing................

347
222
125

38.5
40.0
36.0

340.50
343.50
335.00

340.00 306.00- 382.00
345.00 308.00- 380.00
330.00 303.50- 383.00

Secretaries V..........................
Manufacturing.......................

104
69

39.0
40.0

401.00
423.50

415.00 365.50- 430.00
425.00 377.50- 448.50

Typists.........................................
Manufacturing.......................
Nonmanufacturing................

358
158
200

39.0
39.5
38.5

193.00
208.50
180.50

184.00 160.00- 218.00
200.00 173.50- 232.00
172.00 151.50- 202.50

Typists I...................................
Manufacturing.......................
Nonmanufacturing................

210
91
119

38.5
39.0
38.5

173.00
180.00
168.00

169.50 151.00- 191.50
175.00 160.50- 194.50
159.00 146.00- 184.00

_

Typists II..................................
Manufacturing.......................
Nonmanufacturing................

148
67
81

39.0
40.0
38.0

221.00
247.00
199.50

File clerks....................................
Nonmanufacturing................

201
167

37.0
37.0

Messengers................................

55

Switchboard operators...............
Nonmanufacturing.................

140

150

160

170

180

190

200

210

220

240

260

280

300

320

340

360

380

400

150

160

170

180

190

200

210

220

240

260

280

300

320

340

360

380

400

420

-

1
1
-

5
1
4

19
3
16

37
9
28

48
8
40

58
15
43

113
43
70

74
23
51

208
90
118

216
131
85

216
132
84

-

-

1

5

18

25

26

36

53

36

90

48

23

2

1

-

_

_

_

_

-

-

-

-

1
-

12
5

19
13

17
7

38
13

26
13

57
25

69
19

79
31

73
37

74
42

46
23

_

_

_

_

_

_

1

-

-

-

-

-

-

_

-

-

-

-

-

-

3
3
-

17
9
8

8
4
4

54
33
21

83
60
23

87
75
12

79
68
11

75
64
11

55
48
7

_

_

_

_

_

_

1

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

1

2
2
-

5
4
1

2
2
-

6
4
2

12
8
4

16
5
11

31
19
12

54
27
27

.

_

_

-

-

-

1

188
123
65

209
126
83

148
105
43

146
92
54

101
66
35

57
42
15

52
24
28

76
65
11

-

-

-

-

-

26
18

4
4

1
1

-

-

70
56
14

45
24
21

16
12
4

10
9
1

-

44
33
11

44
26
18

38
33
5

33
25
8

23
6
17

• 36
28
8

7
5

_

_

_

_

_

_

_

-

-

-

-

-

1
-

_

"

-

-

2
2

"

2
-

6
2

2
-

3
2

2
1

6
2

14
9

_

5
5
-

37
1
36

43
11
32

40
14
26

42
20
22

24
11
13

30
15
15

27
15
12

25
9
16

44
26
18

14
9
5

12
8
4

5
4
1

6
6
-

2
2

1
1

1
1

37
1
36

36
11
25

28
14
14

30
19
11

18
11
7

16
12
4

18
9
9

3
1
2

18
7
11

_

_

-

-

1
1
-

_

-

5
5
-

217.50 189.50- 240.50
232.00 219.00- 265.00
195.00 172.00- 217.50

_

_

_

7

12

6

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

7

12

12
1
11

6

14
3
11

9
6
3

22
8
14

26
19
7

14
9
5

12
8
4

4
3
1

152.00
147.50

145.00 135.50- 153.50
145.00 135.50- 151.00

17
10

59
57

46
43

42
40

7
7

13
6

2
-

2
-

4
-

2
-

-

4
3

-

-

38.5

166.00

162.00 150.00- 187.00

5

2

1

19

9

3

4

4

6

1

-

1

-

105
76

38.5
38.0

199.00
185.50

187.00 163.00- 228.00
168.00 160.50- 194.00

_

3
3

_

15
15

27
23

6
2

9
9

8
8

.

-

-

5
2

11
6

5
1

Accounting clerks........................
Manufacturing........................
Nonmanufacturing.................

670
320
350

38.0
39.0
37.0

238.00
246.50
230.00

225.00 194.50- 268.00
231.50 201.50- 283.00
219.50 186.00- 255.00

_

2
2
-

25
3
22

30
16
14

36
16
20

59
19
40

35
17
18

53
32
21

74
34
40

83
35
48

Accounting clerks II................
Manufacturing.......................
Nonmanufacturing.................

221
90
131

38.5
38.5
38.0

214.00
206.00
219.50

207.00
197.00
215.50

-

-

1
1
-

10
3
7

18
13
5

23
11
12

27
12
15

16
9
7

23
14
9

19
3
16

Accounting clerks III................
Manufacturing.......................
Nonmanufacturing................

362
194
168

37.5
39.0
36.5

247.00
259.00
233.50

238.00 209.00- 280.50
254.50 218.00- 302.50
222.00 194.50- 255.00

_

_

_

4

-

-

-

-

-

-

4

8
2
6

12
5
7

24
4
20

16
5
11

28
16
12

Payroll clerks..............................
Nonmanufacturing................

105
72

38.0
38.0

221.00
214.00

210.00
204.50

_

_

_

-

~

-

1
-

10
9

3
-

16
14

7
7

Key entry operators...................
Manufacturing.......................
Nonmanufacturing................
Transportation and utilities

346
142
204
69

38.0
38.0
38.0
36.0

234.00
223.50
241.50
291.50

225.00 189.00210.00 181.00237.00 195.50310.00 272.00-

_

_

-

-

2
2

11
11

-

-

-

-

26
12
14

36
17
19

30
6
24

-

-

-

-

12
9
3
-

-

-

-

180.00- 238.00
175.00- 230.00
183.50- 243.00

187.50- 247.00
187.50- 229.50
272.00
253.00
287.00
310.00

-

-

-

_

-

-

-

-

_

_

-

-

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_

420
and
over

19 • *40
9
37

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

6
6

2
2

1
1

1
1

2

1
1

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

8
6

6
1

1
-

-

-

-

-

75
26
49

55
34
21

38
20
18

36
27
9

25
14
11

16
7
9

6
6
-

10
3
7

5
2
3

7
7

30
10
20

23
1
22

10
4
6

9
7
2

8

1

1

1
1

1
1

8

1

1

-

-

42
22
20

51
25
26

48
23
25

37
30
7

28
13
15

26
26
-

12
11
1

12
5
7

5
5

8
1
7

15
10

15
10

10
6

4
3

5
4

14
8

2
1

2

32
14
18
2

15
8
7
2

35
17
18
2

40
15
25
7

30
11
19
6

15
5
10
3

52
5
47
47

3
3

2
2

-

-

1

1
1
-

1
-

-

_

3
3

2
2

_

_

-

_

Table A-12. Weekly earnings of office workers In establishments employing 500 workers or more In Nassau-Suffolk, N.Y., June 1981 —Continued

Occupation and industry
division

Average
Number weekly
of
hours1
workers (stand­
ard)

227
90
137

38.0
38.0
37.5

Weekly earnings
(in dollars)1

Mean*

222.50
200.00
237.50

Median*

Middle range1

204.00 182.00- 261.00
185.00 170.00- 218.00
228.00 190.00- 310.00

Number of workers receiving straight-time weekly earnings (in dollars) of 120
and
under
130

130

140

150

160

170

180

190

200

210

220

240

260

280

300

320

340

360

380

400

140

150

160

170

180

190

200

210

220

240

260

280

300

320

340

360

380

400

420

2
2

12
9
3

11
11

38.5
256.00
257.00 215.00- 284.00
119
52
38.5
264.00 251.00 223.00- 298.50
_
_
_
_
39.0
249.50
257.00 205.50- 275.50
67
Nonmanufacturing......................
* Workers were distributed as follows: 29 at $420.00 to $440.00; 3 at $440.00 to $460.00; 3 at $460.00 to $480.00; and 1
at $500.00 to $520.00.
• • Workers were distributed as follows: 19 at $420.00 to $440.00; 4 at $440.00 to $460.00; 3 at $460.00 to $480.00; 1 at
$480.00 to $500.00; and 13 at $540.00 and over.
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12
11

33
14
19

21
3
18

20
11
9

11
6
5

22
10
12

15
2
13

13
7
6

4
1
3

38

_

_

38

_
_

1
1
_

3

3
3
-

9
3
6

12
3
9

4
2
2

13
7
6

25
13
12

17
4
13

11
4
7

14
5
9

3
3
-

1
1
-

_

-

15

3

420
and
over

_
_

1
1
_

_

_
-

-

2
2
-

2
2
-

-

_

_

Table A-13. Weekly earnings of professional and technical workers in establishments employing 500 workers or more In Nassau-Suffolk, N.Y., June 1981

Occupation and industry
division

Number
of
workers

Average
weekly
hours*
(stand­
ard)

Weekly earnings
(in dollars)1

Mean*

Median*

Middle range*

Number of workers receiving straight-time weekly earnings (in dollars) of
140
and
under
160

-

160

180

200

220

240

260

280

300

320

340

360

380

400

420

460

500

540

580

620

180

200

220

240

260

280

300

320

340

360

380

400

420

460

500

540

580

620

660

Computer systems analysts
(business)
Manufacturing.............................
Nonmanufacturing......................

513
80
433

38.0
39.0
37.5

516.50
519.50
516.00

526.00 456.00- 568.50
519.50 438.50- 616.50
526.00 461.00- 566.50

.
-

_
-

_
-

_
_
-

_
_
-

_
_
-

_
_
-

_
_
-

1
1

Computer systems analysts
(business) II...............................
Nonmanufacturing......................

204
173

37.5
37.5

502.00
508.50

518.50 450.00- 547.00
524.00 468.00- 547.00

-

-

_
-

_
-

_
-

_
-

_
-

_
-

Computer systems analysts
(business) III..............................
Nonmanufacturing......................

219
173

39.0
39.0

561.50
559.50

566.50 522.00- 611.00
564.50 526.00- 604.50

-

-

-

_
-

_
-

Computer programmers (business)..
Manufacturing.............................
Nonmanufacturing......................

456
117
339

38.0
37.5
38.5

379.50
381.50
379.00

370.50 332.00- 417.00
375.00 336.00- 417.00
365.00 332.00- 416.00

_
-

_
-

_
-

_
-

_
_
-

_
4
_
4

_
12
_
12

Computer programmers
(business) I................................
Nonmanufacturing......................

132
96

39.0
39.5

329.00
322.50

325.50 299.50- 355.50
322.50 300.00- 340.00

-

_
-

_
-

_
-

_
-

4
4

Computer programmers
(business) II...............................
Nonmanufacturing......................

212
157

38.0
38.5

386.50
393.00

381.50 348.50- 417.00
386.00 352.00- 419.50

-

-

.
-

_
-

_
-

Computer programmers
(business) III..............................
Nonmanufacturing......................

112
86

37.5
37.5

426.00
415.50

430.00 374.00- 468.00
413.00 355.00- 455.50

-

-

Computer operators.........................
Manufacturing.............................
Nonmanufacturing......................

376
77
299

38.0
39.0
38.0

296.00
343.50
284.00

299.00 237.00- 324.00
342.50 285.00- 412.00
280.00 231.00- 324.00

_
-

Computer operators II..................

149

39.5

265.50

253.00 231.00- 282.50

Computer operators III.................
Nonmanufacturing......................

96
59

39.0
39.0

366.50
355.50

Drafters..............................................
Manufacturing.............................

215
156

39.0
40.0

Drafters IV.....................................

72

Drafters V......................................

4
2
2

4
3
1

11
2
9

21
4
17

28
4
24

62
12
50

74
8
66

99
8
91

103
8
95

60
8
52

33

13

19

7

_
-

1
-

2

4
3

7
4

14
11

28
21

31
26

53
51

49
46

10
6

2
2

3
3

_
28
13
15

_
37
10
27

_

_

1

60
9
51

-

2
1

2
1

14
9

22
19

37
31

51
46

49
45

31
17

10
4

61
13
48

47
15
32

62
17
45

38
11
27

63
18
45

22
4
18

6
3
3

8
4
4

7

1

_

7

1

8
8

26
13

21
20

31
26

12
11

14
5

12
6

4
1

-

_

_

-

_

_

_

_
-

2
2

2
2

14
5

21
15

37
25

28
22

40
31

20
17

34
24

6
6

1
1

1
1

_

6
6

_

2
2

2
2

8
8

12
12

5
5

10
8

14
9

29
21

16
12

5
2

7
3

-

1
1

1
1

16
5
11

91
5
86

24
8
16

13
5
8

7
5
2

4
4

26
13
13

3
3

1
1

1
1

_
3

_

_

1

1

3
3
-

_
24
1
23

33
3
30

37
5
32

_
47
3
44

22
2
20

_
24
10
14

-

-

-

20

30

44

16

11

7

4

7

4

1

2

3

358.00 319.00- 443.50
355.00 314.50- 377.50

_
-

_
-

_
-

4
4

8
5

8
6

9
5

17
15

9
8

6
2

2

23
13

388.00 325.50- 440.00
419.50 305.00- 448.50

_
-

1
1

4
4

2
9
9

3
1

362.00
388.50

_
2
2

10
7

3
3

11
9

13
9

5
4

33
6

22
9

22
20

45
44

10
10

21
19

39.5

380.00

388.00 345.50- 419.50

-

-

-

-

-

-

1

2

8

5

4
4

8

18

16

10

77

40.0

459.50

452.00 438.00- 515.50

-

-

35

_
-

28
25

32
27

9
6

6

_
-

22
20

4

399.00 287.00- 475.50
315.00 258.00- 447.00

28
23

1

375.50
337.50

29
25

-

40.0
40.0

27
24

-

475
272

20
18

_
21

Electronics technicians....................
Manufacturing.............................

4
4

_
10

19
15

53
2

3
1

30
25

171
57

Electronics technicians II..............
Manufacturing.............................

255
124

40.0
40.0

372.50
290.00

372.00 271.50- 475.50
274.00 243.50- 322.00

_
-

_
-

_
-

5
5

19
18

28
25

24
20

16
11

11
10

14
13

2

15
15

2
2

114

-

5
5

Electronics technicians III.............
Manufacturing.............................

192
124

40.0
40.0

403.00
409.00

399.00 343.50- 462.50
447.50 316.00- 489.00

_
-

_
-

_
-

_
-

_

_

21
17

8
7

7
6

51

3
1

25
20

57
57

Registered industrial nurses............

50

39.5

348.00

353.50 317.00- 382.50

-

-

-

-

-

1

11
11

4

-

5
5
-

9

3

6

8

9

10

3

1

-

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660
and
over

-

-

_

_

_

_

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

_

_

_

_

_

_

_

_

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

_

_

1500 workers
Average
(mean1)

Average
(mean*)
Sex,* occupation, and industry division

Number
of
workers

Weekly
hours1
(stand­
ard)

Weekly
earnings
(In dollars)

Office occupations women
Secretaries:
Manufacturing..
Secretaries III......
Manufacturing....

1,018

39.5

292.50

544
441

39.0
39.0

295.00
293.50

Typists:
Manufacturing...

143

39.5

201.50

Typists I:
Manufacturing....

89

39.0

180.50

Accounting clerks:
Manufacturing....

256

38.5

230.00

Accounting clerks II:
Manufacturing..........

77

38.5

195.00

Accounting clerks III:
Manufacturing..........

158

38.5

250.50

38.0
38.0

219.50
214.00

Payroll darks..

99
68

Weekly
hours1
(stand­
ard)

Weekly
earnings
(in doHars)1

312
123
189
69

38.0
38.0
38.0
36.0

232.00
212.00
245.00
291.50

Key entry operators I..
Manufacturing..........
Nonmanufacturing....

201
77
124

37.5
37.5
37.5

222.00
189.00
242.00

Key entry operators II..
Nonmanufacturing.....

111
65

of
workers

Sex,* occupation, and industry division

Key entry operators......................
Manufacturing..........................
Nonmanufacturing...................
Transportation and utilities..

38.5
39.0

250.50
250.50

Professional and technical
occupations - men
Computer programmers (business):
Manufacturing....................................

.

62

37.5

395.00

Computer operators:
Nonmanufacturing...

.

146

39.0

290.50

.

75
53

39.0
39.5

364.50
357.50

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or more In Naeeau-Sutfolk, N.Y., June 1981

17

Sex,* occupation, and industry division

Number
of
workers

Weekly
earnings
(in dollars)1

Manufacturing..

165
136

39.5
40.0

396.00
401.00

• Drafters IV.........

56

39.5

383.50

Drafters V..........

75

40.0

458.50

Manufacturing...

445
244

40.0
40.0

376.50
334.00

Electronics technicians II.....
Manufacturing.....................

237
108

40.0
40.0

375.50
282.00

Electronics technidans III..
Manufacturing...................

183
115

40.0
40.0

400.00
405.00

128

37.5

281.50

50

37.5

334.50

Professional and technical
occupations - women
Computer operators:
Nonmanufacturing..

Table A-15. Hourly earnings of maintenance, toolroom, and powerplant workers In establishments employing 500 workers or more In Nassau-Suffolk, N.Y., June 1981
Hourly earnings
(in dollars)4
Occupation and industry
division

Number
of
workers

Mean*

Median*

Middle
range*

Number of workers receiving straight-time hourly earnings (in dollars) of
5.00
and
under
5.20

5.20
5.40

5.60

5.80

6.00

6.20

6.40

6.60

6.80

7.00

7.40

7.80

8.20

8.60

9.00

9.40

9.80

10.20

5.60

5.80

6.00

6.20

6.40

6.60

6.80

7.00

7.40

7.80

8.20

8.60

9.00

9.40

9.80

10.20

10.60 11.00 11.40

-

-

-

2

9

8

6

22

28

4

-

8

12

-

-

-

-

3
3

10
9

4
4

10
10

12
11

20
17

22
20

52
19

12
12

_
-

30
30

21
15

1
-

6
-

-

-

1

-

2

2

4

5

13

13

7

2

9

-

-

-

-

_

_

_

_

_

_

_

_

_

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

8
8

-

1
-

12
-

28
28

5
5

4
4

22
22

6
-

• 10
10

2
2

1
1

7
7

1
1

4
4

1
1

13
13

11
11

13
13

9
9

7
7

5
5

2
2

-

-

-

-

-

50
-

-

4
4
4

-

1
1
1

1
1
1

-

2

7
2
2

10
6
“

6
~

22

2

-

1
1
1

-

-

14
14
14

1

-

-

-

“

“

39
37
37

33
33
33

48
48
48

15
15
15

33

10

-

-

2

36
36

2
2

Maintenance carpenters..................

99

9.49

9.55 8.98- 9.75

Maintenance electricians.................
Manufacturing.............................

203
150

9.62
9.47

9.62 8.76-10.99
9.50 8.60-10.99

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Maintenance painters......................

58

9.08

9.08 8.62- 9.60

-

-

-

-

-

-

Maintenance machinists..................
Manufacturing.............................

98
79

10.57
10.66

9.95 9.90-11.32
10.34 9.95-11.32

_

_

_

_

-

-

-

"

2
2

Maintenance mechanics
(machinery)...................................
Manufacturing.............................

130
80

9.09
7.59

8.53 7.38-11.49
7.69 6.98- 8.27

-

-

-

-

-

-

4
4

Maintenance mechanics
(motor vehicles)............................
Nonmanufacturing......................
Transportation and utilities.....

207
163
157

10.44
10.68
10.74

10.83 9.95-11.75
11.01 10.83-11.75
11.01 10.83-11.75

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

1
1
1

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

11

Nonmanufacturing......................
• All workers were at $13.80 to $14.40.
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10.48

9.99 9.62-11.76

-

-

10.60 11.00 11.40 12.00
and
12.00 over

5.40

-

-

-

-

-

18

-

-

-

-

1

2

2
2

2

1

36
30

11

-

Table A-16. Hourly earnings of material movement and custodial workers In establishments employing 500 workers or more In Nassau-Suffolk, N.Y., June 1981
Hourly earnings
fin dollars)4
Occupation and industry
division

Number
of
workers

Mean*

Number of workers receiving straight-time hourly earnings (in dollars) of —
3.20
and
under
3.40

Middle
range*

Median*

10.40 11.00 11.60 12.20 12.80

3.40

3.60

3.80

4.00

4.40

4.80

5.20

5.60

6.00

6.40

6.80

7.20

7.60

8.00

8.60

9.20

9.80

3.60

3.80

4.00

4.40

4.80

5.20

5.60

6.00

6.40

6.80

7.20

7.60

8.00

0.60

9.20

9.80

10.40 11.00 11.60

Truckdrivers......................................
Manufacturing.............................

838
268

11.52
10.27

12.77 10.03-12.77
10.63 9.14-11.83

_

_

_

_

_

-

-

-

-

-

Truckdrivers, tractor-trailer...........

-

-

-

-

-

13
13

9
2

30
7

74
32

45
38

40
21

21
21

1
1

76
76

438
38

70
-

-

-

4

-

-

50

8

-

21

1

76

38

70

11
11

7
7

8
8

9
9

17
17

5
1

1
“

_

_

_

_

_

_

_

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

2

_
-

6
6

1
1

7
7

-

-

-

-

-

20
17

19
19

8
6

_

12.80 13.40

3
3

-

4
2

12.20

266

11.47

12.00 10.65-13.02

Receivers..........................................
Nonmanufacturing......................

116
99

6.17
6.24

5.97 5.13- 7.40
6.14 5.33- 7.31

Shippers and receivers.....................

60

6.32

6.25 5.18- 7.19

-

-

Material handling laborers................
Manufacturing.............................
Nonmanufacturing......................

259
124
135

7.09
6.90
7.27

6.41 4.50- 8.63
6.85 5.10- 8.21
5.07 4.20-12.77

1

5

-

-

-

1

5

3

Forklift operators..............................

109

9.02

8.65 8.62- 9.70

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Guards..............................................
Nonmanufacturing......................

385
102

6.54
6.22

6.45 5.61- 7.85
6.80 5.27- 6.84

_

1
1

_

-

1
1

13
10

22
7

13
4

38
10

42
11

57
5

Guards 1.........................................
Nonmanufacturing......................

350
71

6.47
5.74

6.35 5.60- 7.69
5.80 4.87- 6.80

_

1
1

_

_

-

-

-

13
10

21
6

13
4

37
9

41
10

54
4

Janitors, porters, and cleaners........
Manufacturing.............................
Nonmanufacturing......................

795
415
380

6.78
7.15
6.39

6.91 5.78- 7.75
7.61 5.90- 8.10
6.53 5.77- 7.18

2

_

3

-

-

7
6
1

30
21
9

43
32
11

38
17
21

39
19
20

60
13
47

70
12
58

_

_

_

_

-

-

-

-

6
2

5
2

-

-

8

2

5

8

3

9

2

9

3

5

1

-

3

-

-

-

-

-

3

5
3
2

44
8
36

26
9
17

19
12
7

11
9
2

5
3
2

10
4
6

14
11
3

7
6
1

8
7
1

19
11
8

17
16
1

10
10
-

10
10
~

4
4
-

1
1
-

_

_

40

_

-

-

-

-

-

-

1

-

9

62

15

21

1

-

27
1

40
29

21
3

73
20

28
-

9
-

_

_

_

_

-

-

-

-

-

24
-

38
27

18
-

53
-

28
-

9
-

_

_

_

_

-

-

-

-

87
10
77

54
18
36

71
27
44

162
111
51

78
78
-

10
10
-

41
41
-

_

_

-

-

-

2

-

-

3

40

-

-

-

-

_

_

_

-

-

_

_

_

-

-

-

_

_

_

_

-

-

_

_

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

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Table A-17. Average hourly earnings of maintenance, toolroom, powerplant, material movement and custodial workers by sex In establishments employing 500 workers or more In
Nassau-Suffolk, N.Y., June 1981
Sex,® occupation, and industry division

Number
of
workers

Average
(mean*)
hourly
earnings
(in dollars)4

Sex,® occupation, and industry division

Maintenance, toolroom, and
powerplant occupations - men
Maintenance carpenters.......................................................

99

9.49

Maintenance electricians......................................................
Manufacturing...................................................................
Nonmanufacturing............................................................

202
150
52

9.62
9.47
10.05

Maintenance painters............................................................

58

9.08

__Manufacturing...................................................................
__

79

10.66

Maintenance mechanics
(machinery).........................................................................
Manufacturing...................................................................

130
80

9.09
7.59

204
160
154

10.47
10.72
10.78

Stationary engineers..............................................................

Number
of
workers

Average
(mean*)
hourly
earnings
(in dollars)4

160
160

10.17
10.17

96

10.52

Sex,1 occupation, and industry division

Material movement and custodial
occupations - men

Manufacturing...................................................................

265

10.27

Truckdrivers, tractor-trailer.................................................

264

11.46
0 10
6.25

Manufacturing...................................................................
Nonmanufacturing.............................................................

Number
of
workers

Average
(mean*)
hourly
earnings
(in dollars)4

72

6.35

319

6.56

324
327

6.97
6.45

51

6.07

occupations - women

Maintenance mechanics
Transportation and utilities..........................................

Nonmanufacturing............................................................

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235
108
127

7.21
7.04
7.36

Nonmanufacturing.............................................................

Table B-1. Minimum entrance salaries for Inexperienced typists and clerks In Nassau-Suffolk, N.Y., June 1981
Inexperienced typists
Minimum weekly straight-time salaries7

Manufticturing
All
industries

Other inexperienced clerical workers1
Nonmanufacturing

All
schedules

40.00-hour
schedules

All
schedules

37.50-hour
schedules

Manufacturing
All
industries

Nonmanufacturing

All
schedules

40.00-hour
schedules

37.50-hour
schedules

All
schedules

40.00-hour
schedules

37.50-hour
schedules

35.00-hour
schedules

Establishments studied..................................................

152

56

XXX

96

XXX

152

56

XXX

XXX

96

XXX

XXX

XXX

Establishments having a specified
minimum.........................................................................

28

13

10

15

5

58

22

13

6

36

10

13

8

_
_

_

.
_
_

1

1
1
1
4

2

Under $115.00................................................................
$115.00 and under $120.00..........................................
$120.00 and under $125.00..........................................
$125.00 and under $130.00..........................................
$130.00 and under $135.00...........................................
$135.00 and under $140.00..........................................
$140.00 and under $145.00..........................................
$145.00 and under $150.00..........................................
$150.00 and under $155.00...........................................
$155.00 and under $160.00...........................................
$160.00 and under $165.00...........................................
$165.00 and under $170.00...........................................
$170.00 and under $175.00..........................................
$175.00 and under $180.00..........................................
$180.00 and under $185.00...........................................
$185.00 and under $190.00..........................................
$190.00 and over...........................................................
Establishments having no specified
minimum.........................................................................
Establishments which did not employ
workers in this cateooiY.................................................
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1

_

_
_

1
1
1
2
10
10
7
5
6
2
5
1
4

-

-

-

_

_

_

1
2
-

1
2
-

1
2
-

_

_

_

_

-

-

1
1
1

16

9

XXX

7

XXX

108

34

XXX

74

XXX

_
_
4
4
2
3
6
1
3
1
1

_
_

_
2
2

_
2
_

-

_

1
4

1
3

-

-

_
_

-

_

_

_

_
2
2
2
2
2
1
3
1

_
_
_

_
2
1
_
_

1
1

20

1
1
6
2
1
2
4
1
1
3

4
1

1

1
1
4
8
6
3
2
1
4
1
1

1

-

1
1
1

2
2
1
1
2

2

_
_

2
2

2
2
2

1
2

-

-

-

1
1
1

58

23

XXX

XXX

35

XXX

XXX

XXX

36

11

XXX

XXX

25

XXX

XXX

XXX


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Table B-2. Late-shlft pay provialona for full-time manufacturing production and related workers In Nasaau-Suffolk, N.Y., June
1981
(All full-time manufacturing production and related workers = 100 percent)
Workers on late shifts

All workers'
Second shift

Third shift

Second shift

Third shift

Percent of workers
In establishments with late-shift provisions........................................................................

54.5

42.5 r

8.0

.7

With no pay differential for late-shift work..........................................................................
With pay differential for late-shift work...............................................................................
Uniform cents-per-hour differential..................................................................................
Uniform percentage differential.......................................................................................
Other differential...............................................................................................................

2.8
51.7
12:0
39.7
-

_
42.5
11.0
30.0
1.5

1.0
7.0
2.0
5.1
-

.7
.4
.3

26.0
12.1

33.0
15.2

25.3
12.9

18.3
15.0

.9
2.8
2.0
5.1
1.1
-

.9
1.8
2.0
5.1
1.1

<■•)
.4
.4
1.0
-

(■•)
.2
.1
(■•)
-

26.1
12.0
1.6
-

6.3
21.2
.9
1.6

3.0
1.6
.4
-

.1
.2
.1
-

Average pay differential
Uniform cents-per-hour differential.....................................................................................
Uniform percentage differential......................................-...................................................
Percent of workers by type and
amount of pay differential
Uniform cents-per-hour
7 cents.........................................................................................................................
10 cents.......................................................................................................................
15 cents......................................................................................................................
25 cents.......................................................................................................................
37 cents.......................................................................................................................
50 cents.......................................................................................................................
75 cents.......................................................................................................................
Unifarm percentage:
10 percent..................................................................................... .............................
15 percent............................................................................................... ........... .......
20 percent................ .......... .... ....................................... ............ ........................... .
25 percent................ -..... ................................ -........... -........ ...............................
35 percent...-............-..... .................................. -................................ -.................See footnotes at end of tables.

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Table B-3. Scheduled weekly hours and days of full-time first-shift workers In Nassau-Suffolk, N.Y., June 1981
Production and related workers
Item

Office workers

All
industries

Manu­
facturing

Nonmanu­
facturing

Transportation
and utilities

All
industries

Manu­
facturing

Nonmanu­
facturing

Transportation
and utilities

All full-time workers..............................................

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

15 hours-5 days.........................................................
24 hours-5 days.........................................................
25 hours.....................................................................
5 days...................................................................
6 days...................................................................
30 hours-5 days.........................................................
35 hours-5 days.........................................................
36 hours-6 days.........................................................
36 1 /4 hours-5 days.................................................
36 1 /3 hours-5 days.................................................
37 hours-5 days.........................................................
37 1 /2 hours-5 days.................................................
37 8/10 hours-5 days................................................
38 0/10 hours-5 days...............................................
39 hours-5 days.........................................................
39 1/2 hours-5 days.................................................
40 hours-5 days.........................................................
45 hours-5 days.........................................................
48 hours-6 days.........................................................

n

.

_
_
_
_
_
3
_
_
_
_
2

1
1
1
1
<“>
<“>
9
1
_
_
5
15

11

43

69

(»)
7
2
26

29

-

_

_

(•■)
3
1
75
1

_

1

6
1
86
3
-

63

94

37

_

_

_

-

39.9

38.7

39.8

Percent of workers by scheduled
weekly hours and days

1
1
1
<■■)
<")
6
<“>
3
9

1

_
_

_
_
1
4
_
_

_
_
_
_
_
_

_
_

3

_
_
_

33
_

(»)
5
1
22
1
1

13
3

1

_

73

20

2

-

-

-

-

37.6

39.1

36.8

35.8

Average scheduled
weekly hours
All weekly work schedules........................................

39.3

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Table B-4. Annual paid holidays for full-time workers In Nassau-Suffolk, N.Y., June 1981
Office workers

Production and related workers
Item

All
industries

Manu­
facturing

Nonmanu­
facturing

Transportation
and utilities

All
industries

Manu­
facturing

Nonmanu­
facturing

Transportation
and utilities

100

100

100

100

100

Percent of workers
All full-time workers..............................................

100

100

100

In establishments not providing
paid holidays..........................................................
In establishments providing
paid holidays..........................................................

2

-

3

-

-

-

-

-

98

100

97

100

100

100

100

100

10.4

10.6

10.1

12.9

11.4

11.0

11.6

14.1

1
1
2
11
1
(■■>
5
8
14
(■■)
2
20
1
1
15
1
3
4
2
3
1

1
2
3
3
14
17
1
4
25
<■■)
1
21
2
5
1
<■■)
~

1
3
3
21
<">
8
2
10
16
1
1
9
1
6
4
4
6
3

1
7
2
1
1
15
31
12
1
28
2

<“>
1
4
(■■)
c*)
5
<■■)
3
9
<■■)
4
25
2
<■■)
17
5
13
C)
2
7
1

(“)
4
1
3
6
12
(*■)
12
14
2
42
3
2
(■■)
“

(■■)
1
4
<**)
6
<“>
2
8
30
3
<••)
5
7
18
<“)
3
10
2

<“)
“
(■■)
1
co
<**)
<**)
4
27
5
62
<“>

98
96
94
83
82
76
68
55
54
32
31
15
14
7
4
1

100
100
99
97
94
91
77
61
60
31
30
8
6
1
<“)
-

95
92
90
69
69
61
59
49
49
33
32
23
22
12
9
3

100
99
99
92
92
90
90
89
89
89
89
74
74
31
30
2

100
99
99
95
95
90
86
77
77
48
46
29
29
11
8
1

100
100
99
96
95
92
86
74
74
48
47
5
5
2
<")

100
99
99
95
95
89
87
78
78
48
45
41
41
15
12
2

100
99
99
99
99
99
99
99
99
98
98
95
95
63
63

Average number of paid holidays
For workers in establishments
providing holidays..................................................
Percent of workers by number
of paid holidays provided
3 holidays...................................................................
5 holidays...................................................................
6 holidays...................................................................
7 holidays...................................................................
Plus 1 half day.....................................................
Plus 2 half days...................................................
8 holidays...................................................................
Plus 1 half day.....................................................
9 holidays...................................................................
10 holidays.................................................................
Plus 1 half day.....................................................
Plus 2 half days...................................................
11 holidays.................................................................
Plus 1 half day.....................................................
Plus 2 half days...................................................
12 holidays.................................................................
Plus 1 half day.....................................................
Plus 2 half days...................................................
13 holidays.................................................................
Plus 1 half day.....................................................
14 holidays.................................................................
15 holidays.................................................................
16 holidays.................................................................
Percent of workers by total
paid holiday time provided1*
5 days or more...........................................................
6 days or more...........................................................
7 days or more...........................................................
7 1/2 days or more...................................................
8 days or more...........................................................
9 days or more...........................................................
10 days or more........................................................
10 1/2 days or more.................................................
11 days or more........................................................
111/2 days or more.................................................
12 days or more........................................................
12 1/2 days or more.................................................
13 days or more........................................................
14 days or more........................................................
15 days or more........................................................
16 days.......................................................................
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Table B-5. Paid vacation provisions for full-time workers In Nassau-suffolk, N.Y., June 1981
Office workers

Production and related workers
Item

All
industries

Manu­
facturing

Nonmanu­
facturing

Transportation
and utilities

All
industries

Manu­
facturing

100

100

100

100

Nonmanu­
facturing

100

Transportation
and utilities

Percent of workers
100

100

All full-time workers.............................................

100

In establishments not providing
paid vacations........................................................
In establishments providing
paid vacations........................................................
Length-of-time payment.......................................
Percentage payment...........................................
Other payment.....................................................

3

-

5

7

-

-

-

97
96
<■■)
1

100
100
-

95
92
<“)
2

93
93
1
“

100
99
<“>
-

100
100
-

100
99
<”>
~

6 months of service:
Under 1 week...................................................
1 week..............................................................
Over 1 and under 2 weeks..............................
2 weeks.............................................................

31
38
4
1

45
24
7
-

16
51
1
1

53
-

16
59
14
4

37
36
19
“

6
70
11
6

86
“

1 year of service:
1 week..............................................................
Over 1 and under 2 weeks..............................
2 weeks.............................................................
Over 2 and under 3 weeks..............................
3 weeks.............................................................

35
3
55
<“)
1

41
4
54
-

30
3
57
1
1

31
57
5

6
4
87
2
<■■>

7
9
84
“

6
2
89
3
eo

9
91
-

2 years of service:
1 week..............................................................
Over 1 and under 2 weeks..............................
2 weeks.............................................................
Over 2 and under 3 weeks..............................
3 weeks.............................................................

8
4
80
3
2

7
7
80
4
-

10
80
1
4

7
82
5

1
2
93
3
1

1
8
90
2
(")

1
94
4
1

1
99
“

6

6
73
10
6

1
87
5

c)2

8
85
5
3

(•■)
85
4
11

(••)
99
(■■»

6
72
9
7
1

1
87
5
_

<u)
2
77
4
16

8
85
5
3
-

<-■)
74
4
22

<■■)
99
(•■)
“

2
(■■)
48
20
24
1

1
65
9
18

c)
(■■)

62
17
21

eo
(■■)

.

100
100
■

Amount of paid vacation after1*

3 years of service:
1 week..............................................................
Over 1 and under 2 weeks..............................
2 weeks.............................................................
Over 2 and under 3 weeks..............................

3 weeks.............................................................
4 years of service:
1 week..............................................................
Over 1 and under 2 weeks..............................
Over 2 and under 3 weeks..............................
3 weeks.............................................................
Over 3 and under 4 weeks..............................
5 years of service:
1 week..............................................................
Over 1 and under 2 weeks..............................
2 weeks.............................................................
Over 2 and under 3 weeks..............................
3 weeks.............................................................
Over 3 and under 4 weeks..............................

6

1
80
7
4

6
1
79
7
4

<">
4
<■■>
53
16
24
(■■)

2
87
4
1

6

2
87
4
1
6
57
12
24

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85
4
8

<■•>
48
9
42
(■■>

<")
41
6
53

eo

<•■>
91
6
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Production and related workers
Item

10 years of service:
1 week...................................................
Over 1 and under 2 weeks.............................
2 weeks...................................................
Over 2 and under 3 weeks.............................
3 weeks..................................................
Over 3 and under 4 weeks.............................
4 weeks............................................................
12 years of service:
1 week.......................................
Over 1 and under 2 weeks..............................
2 weeks.........................................................
Over 2 and under 3 weeks..............................
3 weeks...........................................................
Over 3 and under 4 weeks..............................

All
industries
1
(“>
12
<“>
71

Manu­
facturing

14
76

11

(“>

Office workers

Nonmanu­
facturing

Transportation
and utilities

(M)
10
<“>
67
2
15

Nonmanu­
facturing

Transportation
and utilities

9
3
78
4
7

(■■)
c)
4
1
84
3
8

(■■)
<”>
99
1

(■■)
<”)
5
1
70
16
7

7
1
55
31
7

(■■)
<“)
4
1
78
9
8

(»)
(■■)
92
6
2

1
“
1

<">

52
2
(“)

(■■)
(’■)
2
1
25
5
65
3
(•■)

<“)

75

6
36
32
26
_

1

3

(“>
c)
3
1
18

63

71

25
”

(“)

6
”
22
5
59
7
“

(“)
(">
2
1
16
r)
76
3
2
<“)

<“>
c)
2
90
7
-

1

(■■)
(■■)
3

“
6

13

1
54

c)
(■■)
2
1
14
53
4
25
(“>

<“>
<■■)
2
6
91

86
"

C)
1
<“)
64
14
8

Manu­
facturing

<">
(u)
6
2r
82
3
7

~

11
2
57
14
14

All
industries

78
9

15 years of service:
1
(u>
Over 2 and under 3 weeks..............................
3 weeks.............................................................
4 weeks............................................................
5 weeks...........................................................

(“)
46
11
31
(“)
(”)

2
(”)
6
«“)
62
15
15

3
28

1

_

c)
2
6
92
-

20 years of service:
2 weeks.............................................................
Over 2 and under 3 weeks..............................
3 weeks.............................................................
Over 4 and under 5 weeks..............................

1
<“)
7
(“)
30
5
43
(”)
10

8

(■■)
6
(”)

1

44
36
1

25 years of service:

Over 2 and under 3 weeks..............................

1
<“)
7
<u)
30
1
36
17

2
<“)
6
(”>

1

44
34
9
11

75

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21
(“)

22
3
56
13

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Office workers

Production and related workers
Item

30 years of service:
1 week.................................
Over 1 and under 2 weeks...
2 weeks................................
Over 2 and under 3 weeks..
3 weeks................................
Over 3 and under 4 weeks..
4 weeks................................
Over 4 and under 5 weeks..
5 weeks................................
6 weeks................................
Maximum vacation available:
1 week.................................
Over 1 and under 2 weeks..
2 weeks................................
Over 2 and under 3 weeks..
3 weeks................................
Over 3 and under 4 weeks..
4 weeks................................
Over 4 and under 5 weeks..
5 weeks................................
6 weeks................................

All
industries

Manu­
facturing

1
(“)

7

8

(“)

_

30

44
3
18

1

27
4
24
2

27

1
<”)

7

8

(“)

30
1

27
4
24
2

44
3
18
27

Transportation
and utilities

Nonmanu­
facturing

1

2
(“)
6
(•■)
16

_

1
-

3
_

13

37
9
21
4

_

53
22
1

2
(*■)
6
(“)
16

_

1
_

3

_

_

37
9
21
4

13
_

53
22

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All
industries
<■■)
<■■)
3
1
17
1
31
2
42
2
c)
<“>
3
1
17
1
28
2
46
2

Manu­
facturing

-

6
22
3
17
-

53
”
_
-

6
-

22
3
17
-

53

Nonmanu­
facturing

Transportation
and utilities

(■■)
(•■)
2
1
14
39
3
37
3

(*■)
<“>
“
2
6
70
22

(■■)
(■■>
2
1
14
34
3
42
3

<">
<“>
2
6
70
22

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Production and related workers
Item

Office workers

All
industries

Manu­
facturing

Nonmanu­
facturing

Transportation
and utilities

All
industries

Manu­
facturing

Nonmanu­
facturing

Transportation
and utilities

100

100

100

100

100

Percent of workers
All full-time workers....................

.

100

100

100

In establishments providing at
least one of the benefits
shown below14...............................

.

98

100

95

100

100

100

100

100

Life insurance...................................
Noncontributory plans...............

.
.

90
84

89
83

92
84

100
78

98
90

95
86

99
91

99
78

Accidental death and
dismemberment insurance...........
Noncontributory plans...............

.
.

71
67

74
69

68
64

69
69

78
66

81
75

76
62

72
72

Sickness and accident insurance
or sick leave or both18...................
Sickness and accident
insurance.................................
Noncontributory plans...............
Sick leave (full pay and no
waiting period).........................
Sick leave (partial pay or
waiting period).........................

91

93

89

92

93

98

91

99

43
41

31
31

55
50

64
56

42
38

33
33

47
41

86

88

92

84

92

88

92

86

99

1

1

1

-

1

3

1

Long-term disability
insurance........................................
Noncontributory plans...............

31
26

25
18

38
35

61
53

54
34

48
34

57
35

85
85

In establishments providing at least
one of the health insurance plans
shown below1*................................
Noncontributory plans................

95
87

98
88

92
87

93
92

99
79

100
86

99
75

100

Hospitalization insurance...............
Noncontributory plans................

95
87

98
88

92
86

93
92

99
76

97
84

99
72

100

Surgical insurance.........................
Noncontributory plans................

95
87

98
88

92
86

93
92

99
76

97
84

99
72

100

Medical insurance.........................
Noncontributory plans................

94
86

96
86

91
86

93
92

98
76

97
84

99
72

100

Major medical insurance.................
Noncontributory plans.................

87
73

91
80

82
66

92
92

98
76

96
81

99
73

99
99

Dental insurance............................ .
Noncontributory plans................

52
48

51
46

54
50

76
68

47
39

58
53

41
33

92
92

Health maintenance organization......
Noncontributory plans.................

27
13

33
12

21
14

57
50

46
15

53
9

43
17

89
84

Retirement pension............................
Noncontributory plans.................
See footnotes at end of tables.

80
76

75
69

85
83

91
83

88
82

77
66

93
90

93
93


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85

99
99
99
99

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Office workers

Production and related workers
Item

All
industries

Manu­
facturing

Transportation
and utilities

Nonmanu­
facturing

All
industries

Manu­
facturing

Nonmanu­
facturing

Transportation
and utilities

Percent of workers

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100

100

100

100

100

100

100

94
86

95
87

92
86

94
93

94
74

92
80

95
71

99
99

94
87

95
87

92
86

94
93

94
74

92
80

95
71

99
99

92
86

94
85

91
86

94
93

94
74

92
80

94
71

99
99

84
72

89
78

79
66

91
91

94
74

92
78

95
72

99
99

52
48

51
46

54
50

75
67

46
40

57
53

41
34

92
92

1
(">

2
1

<•■)

1
1

2
(■■>

3
1

2
<“>

1
1

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Footnotes
Some of these standard footnotes may not apply to this bulletin.

* ®tendard 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 earninqs
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.
5 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.
4 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.

’ Formal|y established minimum regular straight-time hiring salaries that are paid for standard
workweeks. Data are presented for all standard workweeks combined, and for the most common
standard workweeks reported.
* Excludes workers in subclerical jobs such as messenger.
• Includes all production and related workers in establishments currently operating late shifts,
and establishments whose formal provisions cover late shifts, even though the establishments
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10 Less than 0.05 percent.
11 Less than 0.5 percent.
“ AH combinations of full and half days that add to the same amount; for example, the
proportion of workers receiving a total of 10 days includes those with 10 full days and no half
days, 9 full days and 2 half days, 8 full days and 4 half days, and so on. Proportions then were
cumulated.
14 Includes payments 6ther than “length of time,” such as percentage of annual earnings or
flat-sum payments, converted to an equivalent time basis; for example, 2 percent of annual
earnings was considered as 1 week’s pay. Periods of service are chosen arbitrarily and do not
necessarily reflect individual provisions for progression; for example, changes in proportions at
10 years include changes between 5 and 10 years. Estimates are cumulative. Thus, the
proportion eligible for at least 3 weeks' pay after 10 years includes those eligible for at least 3
weeks’ pay after fewer years of service.
14 Estimates listed after type of benefit are for all plans for which at least a part of the cost is
borne by the employer. "Noncontributory plans" include only those financed entirely by the
employer. Excluded are legally required plans, such as workers’ disability compensation social
security, and railroad retirement.
14 Unduplicated total of workers receiving sick leave or sickness and accident insurance
shown separately. Sick leave plans are limited to those which definitely establish at least the
minimum number of days’ pay that each employee can expect. Informal sick leave allowances
determined on an individual basis are excluded.
14 Unduplicated total of workers eligible for coverage under an insurance plan providing
hospitalization, sugical, medical, major medical, or dental benefits shown separately.

Appendix A.
Scope and Method
of Survey

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 Jime 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

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)
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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.

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.

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 effect 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:

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 resultexpressed 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.

Office clerical

Pay relationships In establishments
Secretaries
Stenographers I
Typists, I and II
File clerks, I, II, and III
Messengers

Switchboard operators
Order clerks, I and II
Accounting clerks*
Payroll clerks
Key entry operators, I and II

Tables A-8 through A-ll 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-l 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.

Electronic data processing
Computer systems analysts, I, II, and
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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-ll:

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Differentials for second and third shifts are summarized separately for (1) establish­
ment policies (an establishment’s differentials are weighted by all production workers in
the establishment at the time of the survey) and (2) effective practices (an establish­
ment’s differentials are weighted by production workers employed on the specified shift

1. Establishments employing workers in both of the paired occupations were
identified.
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.
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.

Establishment practices and supplementary wage provisions
The incidence of selected establishment practices and supplementary wage provi­
sions is studied for full-time production and related workers and office workers.
Production and related workers (referred to hereafter as production workers) include
working supervisors and all nonsupervisory workers (including group leaders and
trainees) engaged in fabricating, processing, assembling, inspection, receiving, storage,
handling, packing, warehousing, shipping, maintenance, repair, janitorial and guard
services, product development, auxiliary production for plant’s own use (e.g., powerplant), and recordkeeping and other services closely associated with the above
production operations. (Cafeteria and route workers are excluded in manufacturing
industries but included in nonmanufacturing industries.) In finance and insurance, no
workers are considered to be production workers. Office workers include working
supervisors and all nonsupervisory workers (including lead workers and trainees)
performing clerical or related office functions in such departments as accounting,
advertising, purchasing, collection, credit, finance, legal, payroll, personnel, sales,
industrial relations, public relations, executive, or transportation. Administrative,
executive, professional, and part-time employees as well as construction workers
utilized as a separate work force are excluded from both the production and office

at the time of the survey).
Scheduled weekly hours; paid holidays; paid vacations; and health, insurance, and pension
plans. Provisions which apply to a majority of the production or office workers in an
establishment are considered to apply to all production or office workers in the
establishment; a practice or provision is considered nonexistent when it applies to less
than a majority. Holidays, vacations, and health and insurance plans are considered
applicable to employees currently eligible for the benefits. Pension plans are considered
applicable to employees currently eligible for participation and also to those who will
eventually become eligible.
Scheduled weekly hours and days (table B-3). Scheduled weekly hours and days refer to
the number of hours and days pier week which full-time first (day) shift workers are
expected to work, whether paid for at straight- time or overtime rates.
Paid holidays (table B-4). Holidays are included if workers who are not required to work
are paid for the time off and those required to work receive premium pay or
compensatory time off. They are included only if they are granted annually on a formal
basis (provided for in written form or established by custom). Holidays are included
even though in a particular year they fall on a nonworkday and employees are not
granted another day off. Paid personal holiday plans, typically found in the automobile
and related industries, are included as paid holidays.
Data are tabulated to show the percent of workers who (1) are granted specific
numbers of whole and half holidays and (2) are granted specified amounts of total
holiday time (whole and half holidays are aggregated).
Paid vacations (table B-5). Establishments report their method of calculating vacation
pay (time basis, percent of annual earnings, flat-sum payment, etc.) and the amount of
vacation pay granted. Only basic formal plans are reported. Vacation bonuses,
vacation-savings plans, and “extended” or “sabbatical” benefits beyond basic plans are

worker categories.
Minimum entrance salaries (table B-l). Minimum entrance salaries for office workers
relate only to the establishments visited. Because of the optimum sampling techniques
used and the probability that large establishments are more likely than small establish­
ments to have formal entrance rates above the’subclerical level, the table is more
representative of policies in medium and large establishments. (The “X’s” shown under
specific weekly schedules indicate that no meaningful totals are applicable.)

excluded.
.
For tabulating vacation pay granted, all provisions are expressed on a time basis.
Vacation pay calculated on other than a time basis is converted to its equivalent time
period. Two percent of annual earnings, for example, is tabulated as 1 week’s vacation
pay.
Also, provisions after each specified length of service are related to all production or
office workers in an establishment regardless of length of service. Vacation plans
commonly provide for a larger amount of vacation pay as service lengthens. Counts of
production or office workers by length of service were not obtained. The tabulations of
vacation pay granted present, therefore, statistical measures of these provisions rather
than proportions of workers actually receiving specific benefits.

Shift differentials-manufacturing (table B-2). Data were collected on policies of
manufacturing establishments regarding pay differentials for production workers on
late shifts. Establishments considered as having policies are those which (1) have
provisions in writing covering the operation of late shifts, or (2) have operated late
shifts at any time during the 12 months preceding a survey. When establishments have
several differentials which vary by job, the differential applying to the majority of the
production workers is recorded. When establishments have differentials which apply
only to certain hours of work, the differential applying to the most common schedule is

Health, insurance, and pension plans (table B-6). Health, insurance, and pension plans
include plans for which the employer pays either all or part of the cost. The benefits
may be underwritten by an insurance company, paid directly by an employer or union,
or provided by a health maintenance organization. This year, for the first time in this

For purposes of this study, a late shift is either a second (evening) shift which ends at
or near midnight or a third (night) shift which starts at or near midnight.


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area, provisions for health maintenance organizations (HMO’s) are treated separately
from insurance provisions. Workers provided the option of an insurance plan or an
HMO are reported under both types of plans. A plan is included even though a majority
of the employees in an establishment do not choose to participate in it because they are
required to bear part of its cost (provided the choice to participate is available to a
majority). Legally required plans such as social security, railroad retirement, workers’
disability compensation, and temporary disability insurance3 are excluded.
Life insurance includes formal plans providing indemnity (usually through an
insurance policy) in case of death of the covered worker.
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance is limited to plans which provide
benefit payments in case of death or loss of limb or sight as a direct result of an accident.
Sickness and accident insurance includes only those plans which provide that
predetermined cash payments be made directly to employees who lose time from work
because of illness or injury, e.g., $50 a week for up to 26 weeks of disability.
Sick leave plans are limited to formal plans4 which provide for continuing an
employee’s pay during absence from work because of illness. Data collected distinguish
between (1) plans which provide full pay with no waiting period, and (2) plans which
either provide partial pay or require a waiting period.
Long-term disability insurance plans provide payments to totally disabled employees
upon the expiration of their paid sick leave and/or sickness and accident insurance, or
after a predetermined period of disability (typically 6 months). Payments are made until
the end of the disability, a maximum age, or eligibility for retirement benefits. Full or
partial payments are almost always reduced by social security, workers’ disability
compensation, and private pension benefits payable to the disabled employee.
Hospitalization, surgical, and medical insurance plans reported in these surveys
provide full or partial payment for basic services rendered. Hospitalization insurance
covers hospital room and board and may cover other hospital expenses. Surgical
insurance covers surgeons’ fees. Medical insurance covers doctors’ fees for home,
office, or hospital calls. Plans restricted to post-operative medical care or a doctor’s
care for minor ailments at a worker’s place of employment are not considered to be
medical insurance.
Major medical insurance coverage applies to services which go beyond the basic
services covered under hospitalization, surgical, and medical insurance. Major medical
insurance typically (1) requires that a "deductible” (e.g., $100) be met before benefits
begin, (2) has a coinsurance feature that requires the insured to pay a portion (e.g., 20
percent) of certain expenses, and (3) has a specified dollar maximum of benefits (e.g.,
$10,000 a year).
Dental insurance plans provide normal dental service benefits, usually for fillings,
extractions, and X-rays. Plans which provide benefits only for oral surgery or repairing
accident damage are not reported.
An HMO provides comprehensive health care services to a specified group for fixed
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and hospital expenses.
Retirement pension plans provide for regular payments to the retiree for life.
Included are deferred profit-sharing plans which provide the option of purchasing a
lifetime annuity.
Health plan participation (table B-7). Estimates are presented on the percent of
production and office workers participating in selected health insurance and HMO
plans. When an establishment was unable to supply the number of plan participants,
approximations (imputations^ were made, where possible, by using information from
other establishments offering a similar plan. Imputations were never made for more
than one-third of the production or clerical workers in an industry group (all industries,
manufacturing, nonmanufacturing, and transportation and utilities); when imputations
were made, they were usually for considerably less than one-third of the workers.
Participation rates were estimated and published if participant numbers (including
imputations) were available for 90 percent or more of the production or office workers
in an industry group; consequently, a published estimate may not relate to a group total.
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 A revised 4-level job description for accounting clerks, being introduced in this survey, is not
comparable to the previous 2-level description. Earnings of workers that could be compared to the
previous overall level were used in wage trend computations.
3 Temporary disability insurance which provides benefits to covered workers disabled by injury
or illness which is not work-connected is mandatory under State laws in California, New Jersey,
New York, and Rhode Island. Establishment plans which meet only the legal requirements are
excluded from these data, but those under which (1) employers contribute more than is legally
required or (2) benefits exceed those specified in the State law are included. In Rhode Island,
benefits are paid out of a State fund to which only employees contribute. In each of the other three
States, benefits are paid either from a State fund or through a private plan.
State fund financing: In California, only employees contribute to the State fund; in New Jersey,
employees and employers contribute; in New York, employees contribute up to a specified
maximum and employers pay the difference between the employees’ share and the total
contribution required.
Private plan financing: In California and New Jersey, employees cannot be required to contribute
more than they would if they were covered by the State fund; in New York, employees can agree
to contribute more if the State rules that the additional contribution is commensurate with the
benefit provided.
Federal legislation (Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act) provides temporary disability
insurance benefits to railroad workers for illness or injury, whether work-connected or not. The
legislation requires that employers bear the entire cost of the insurance.
4 An establishment is considered as having a formal plan if it specifies at least the minimum
number of days of sick leave available to each employee. Such a plan need not be written, but
informal sick leave allowances determined on an individual basis are excluded.

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Appendix table 1. Establishments and workers within scope of survey and number studied In Nassau-Suffolk, N.Y.,1 June 1981
Workers in establishments

Number of establishments

Industry division*

Minimum
employment
in establish­
ments in scope
of survey

Within scope
of survey
Within scope
of survey*

Studied

Total4
Number

Percent

Studied4

Full-time
production and
related workers

Full-time
office workers

All establishments
1,467

157

324,085

100

127,823

58,556

127,331

553
914

56
101

117,422
206,663

36
64

64,854
62,969

18,958
39,598

50,753
76,578

_

50
50
50
50
50

83
150
333
119
229

18
9
22
15
37

26,669
15,635
87,945
31,565
44,849

8
5
27
10
14

12,214

6,371

18,390
1,609
29,321
9,920

.

75

42

148,561

500

19
56

13
29
4

50
Transportation,“communication, and

Retail trade............................................-.......... -...................................

C)

C)

(•)

(•)

c)

C)

o

(*)

100

43,518

30,468

108,705

47,179
101,382

32
68

18,045
25,473

10,236
20,232

42,892

16,376

11
33
9
15

6,698
(•>

5,420

16,376

0
c)

<•)
o

C)

c>

Large establishments

_

Transportation, communication, and

4
500
500
24
500
10
500
18
500
Services7.................................................................................................
1 The Nassau-Suffolk, N.Y. Standard Metropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the Office of Management and Budget
through February 1974, consists of Nassau and Suffolk 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 date compiled considerably in advance of the payroll period studied, and (2) small establishments are
excluded from the scope of the survey.
. . . . .. . .
...
• The 1972 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.
,
■ Includes all establishments with total employment at or above the minimum limitation. All outlets (within the area) of
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13,801
21,633

11
5
9

(')

13,833

categories.
.
1 Abbreviated to "transportation and utilities" in the A- and B-series tables. Formerly refened to as "public utilities’. Taxicabs
and services incidental to water transportation are excluded.
■ Separate date for this division are not presented in the A- and B-series tables, but the division is represented in the 'all
industries' and "nonmanufacturing" estimates.
t Hotels and motels; laundries and other personal sen/ices; business services; automobile repair, rental, and parking; motion
pictures; nonprofit membership organizations (excluding religious and charitable organizations); and engineering and architectur­
al services.

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ments, Nassau-Suffolk, N.Y., June 1981

11

95

89

Electric and electronic equipment...................................................
Communication equipment...........................................................
Electronic components and accessories.....................................
Transportation equipment..................................................................
Aircraft and parts............................................................................
Instruments and related products.....................................................
Engineering and scientific instruments
Printing and publishing...............................
Fabricated metal products..........................
Macinery, except electrical.........................

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NOTE: An establishment is considered to have a contract covering all production or
office workers if a majority of such workers is covered by a labor-management
agreement. Therefore, all other production or office workers are employed in
establishments that either do not have labor-management contracts in effect, or have
contracts that apply to fewer than half of their production or office workers. Estimates
are not necessarily representative of the extent to which all workers in the area may be
covered by the provisions of labor-management agreements, because small establish­
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9
7
22
21
12
Ul

All industries.........................................
Manufacturing.....................................
Nonmanufacturing............................. ........
Transportation and
utilities............................................ ........

(Percent of all manufacturing workers)

OO

59
54
64

Industry division

s|

Office
workers

Ul

Production and
related workers

Appendix table 3. Industrial composition in manufacturing, Nassau-Suffolk,
N.Y., June 1981

NOTE: This information is based on estimates of total employment derived from
universe materials compiled before actual survey.

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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.
Listed below are several occupations for which revised descriptions or titles are
being introduced in this survey:
Stenographer
Typist
Accounting clerk

Drafter
Stationary engineer
Boiler tender

a.

Positions which do not meet the “personal” secretary concept described
above;

b.

Stenographers not fully trained in secretarial-type duties;

c.

Stenographers serving as office assistants to a group of professional,
technical, or managerial persons;

d.

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;

e.

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;

f.

Trainees.

Classification by level. Secretary jobs which meet the required characteristics are
matched at one of five levels according to (a) the level of the secretary’s supervisor
within the company’s organizational structure and, (b) the level of the secretary’s
responsibility. The tabulation following the explanations of these two factors indicates
the level of the secretary for each combination of the factors.

The Bureau has discontinued collecting data for tabulating-machine operator,
bookkeeping-machine operator, and machine biller.

Office

Level ofSecretary’s Supervisor (LS)
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

LS-1
a.
b.

the supervisor.
Exclusions. Not all positions that are titled “secretary” possess the above characteristics.
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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.)

LS-2
a.

b.

Level ofSecretary's Responsibility (LR)
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.

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:

LS-3
a.
b.

c.

d.
e.

a.
b.

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 5,000 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.

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:
ab.

LS-4
ab.

c.

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.

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:

NOTE: The term “corporate officer” used in the above LS definition refers to those
officials who have a significant corporatewide policymaking 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
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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.

LR-1
LS-1.
LS-2.
LS-3.
LS-4.

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I
II
III
IV

LR-2
II
III
IV
V

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STENOGRAPHER
Primary luty 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 as the principal office assistant performing more responsible and discretionary

Familiarity with specialized terminology in various keyboard commands to
manipulate or edit the recorded text to accomplish revisions, or to perform
tasks such as extracting and listing items from the text, or transmitting text
to other terminals, or using “sort” commands to have the machine reorder
material. Typically requires the use of automatic equipment which may be
either computer linked or have a programmable memory so that material
can be organized in regularly used formats or preformed paragraphs which
can then be coded and stored for future use in letters or documents.

Typist
I one or more of the following: Copy typing from rough or clear drafts;
Performs

tasks.

Stenographer
I.
Takes and transcribes

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.

tasks.

Typist
II one or more of the following: Typing material in final form when it. invol
.
Performs
ves

Stenographer
II.
Takes and transcribes dictation determining the most appropriate format. Performs

combining material from several sources; or responsibility for correct spelling,
syllabication, punctuation, etc., of technical or unusual words or foreign language
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

dictation under close supervision and detailed instructions.
May maintain files, keep simple records, or perform other relatively routine clerical

stenographic duties requiring significantly greater independence and responsibility than
Stenographer I. Supervisor typically provides general instructions. Work requires a
thorough working knowledge of general business and office procedures and of the
specific business operations, organizations, policies, procedures, files, workflow, etc.
Uses this knowledge in performing stenographic 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

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:

incoming mail; answering routine questions, etc.

FilePerforms
Clerk I routine filing of material that has already been classified or which
, . , .is easily

TRANSCRIBING-MACHINE
TYPIST
. ..
. ,
Primary duty is to type copy of voice recorded dictation which does not involve

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.

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

FileSorts,
Clerkcodes,
II

for workers involved with shorthand dictation.)

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.

TYPIST
. materials.
. , TIncluded
, . ,
Uses a manual, electric, or automatic typewriter to type various
are automatic typewriters that are used only to record text and update and reproduce
previously typed items from magnetic cards or tape. 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.

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.

Excluded from this definition is work that involves:
a.
b.

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.

Typing directly from spoken material that has been recorded on disks,
cylinders, belts, tapes, or other similar media;
The use of varitype machines, composing equipment, or automatic equip­
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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.

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.

Accounting Clerk I

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
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: Flamming
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

ACCOUNTING CLERK

Performs one or more accounting tasks such as posting to registers and ledgers;
balancing and reconciling accounts; verifying the internal consistency, completeness,
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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

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

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
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
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

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:

Computer
Systems Analyst I
Works under immediate supervision, carrying out analyses as assigned, usually of a

processing payrolls.

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.

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:

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.

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

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.)

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.


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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 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.

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 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
(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.
cd.
e.
f.

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.

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 operator, 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 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.


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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.

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.

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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.

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

Computer
Operator III
In addition to work assignments described for Computer operator II (see above) the

Performs drafting work requiring knowledge and skill in drafting methods, procedures,
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 informa­
tion in support of engineering functions.

work of Computer operator III involves at least one of the following:
a.

b.
c.
d.

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.
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).

The following are excluded when they constitute the primary purpose of the job:
a.
b.
c.
d.

An operator at this level typically guides lower level operators.

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

Positions are classified into levels on the basis of the following definitions.

Drafter
I under close supervision, traces or copies
. finished
.
.
Working
drawings,
making clearly

display units are examples of such equipment.
The following duties characterize the work of a peripheral equipment operator:
a.

b.
c.
d.
e.
f.

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.

Loading printers and plotters with correct paper; adjusting controls for
forms, thickness, tension, printing density, and location; and unloading

NOTE: Exclude drafters performing elementary tasks while receiving training in the
most basic drafting methods.

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

Drafter
II
,
Prepares drawings of simple, easily visualized parts of 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.

appropriate action.
,
.
Examining tapes, cards, or other material for creases, tears, or other
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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.

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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:

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.

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.

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 instruments, 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
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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

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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.

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.

MAINTENANCE
MECHANIC (MACHINERY)
Repairs machinery or mechanical equipment

Maintenance, Toolroom, and Powerplant

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.

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.

MAINTENANCE
ELECTRICIAN
Performs a variety of electrical trade functions such as the installation, maintenance,

MAINTENANCE
MECHANIC (MOTOR VEHICLE)
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.

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.

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

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.

MAINTENANCE MACHINIST

.

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.

Produces replacement parts and new parts in making repairs of metal parts ot
mechanical equipment operated in an establishment. Work involves most of the


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training and experience. Workers primarily engaged in installing and repairing building
sanitation or heating systems are excluded.

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-thejoo training and experience.
For cross-industry wage study purposes, this classification does not include machinetool operators (toolroom) employed in tool and die jobbing shops.

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.

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).

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.

STATIONARY ENGINEER

MAINTENANCE TRADES HELPER

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.

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 marhin»
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
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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

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Receiver
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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.

WAREHOUSEMAN
As directed, performs a variety of warehousing duties which require an understanding

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. Salesroule and over-the-road drivers are excluded.
For wage study purposes, truckdrivers are classified by type and rated capacity of

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).

truck, as follows:

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

Truckdriver, light truck
(straight truck, under 11/2 tons, usually 4 wheels)
Truckdriver, medium truck
(straight truck, 11/2 to 4 tons inclusive, usually 6 wheels)
Truckdriver, heavy truck
(straight truck, over 4 tons, usually 10 wheels)
Truckdriver, tractor-trailer

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
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.

SHIPPER
RECEIVER
PerformsAND
clerical
and physical

.. shipping
.. . goods
. ot. the
tasks in connection with
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
°X}Shipperstypically 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

MATERIAL
HANDLING LABORER
A worker employed in a warehouse, manufacturing plant, store, or other establish­

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 Mis 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.
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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.

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POWER-TRUCK OPERATOR

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.

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:

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.

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:

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
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.

Guard I

Carries out instructions primarily oriented toward insuring that emergencies and
security violations are readily discovered and reported to appropriate authority.
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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
^
II
D
III
C
IV
B
V
A
Stenographer

Typist

File clerk

Order clerk

Key entry operator


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Computer systems analyst (business)

Computer programmer (business)

II
III

Alphabetic
designation
(previously used)
C
B
A

I
II
III

C
B
A

II
III

B
A

Numeric
designation
(currently used)

I

I
II

General
Senior

I
II

B
A

Computer operator

I
II
III

C
B
A

Drafter

I

B
A

I
II
III
IV
V

Electronics technician

I
II
III

C
B
A

Guard

I
II

B
A

II
Accounting clerk

Occupation

I
II
III
IV

(not
comparable)

I

B
A

II

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compara

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. 19801..........................
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. 1980'......................................................
Columbus, Ohio, Oct. 1980........................................................
Corpus Christi, Tex., July 1981..................................................
Dallas—Fort Worth, Tex., Dec. 1980'......................................
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. 1980'..............
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'..............................................


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Bulletin number
and price*
... 3000-45
... 3000-62
... 3000-38
... 3000-40
... 3000-52
... 3000-44
... 3000-46
... 3000-67
... 3010- 7

... 3000-56
... 3000-50

.. 3000-63

$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. 1980'.........................................................................
Omaha, Nebr.—Iowa, Oct. 1980'...........................................................................
Paterson—Clifton—Passaic, N.J., June1980'......................................................
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 1980' ..................
Providence—Warwick—Pawtucket, R.I.—Mass., June 1980............................
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. 1980...................................................................................
Toledo, Ohio—Mich., June 1981'...........................................................................
Trenton, N.J., Sept. 1980.........................................................................................
Washington, D.C.—Md.—Va., Mar. 1981' .........................................................
Wichita, Kans., Apr. 1981 .......................................................................................
Worcester, Mass., Apr. 1980' .................................................................................
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
3000-41
3000-57
3000-34
3000-53
3010- 2
3000-61
3010-29
3010-28
3000-39
3000-27
3010-18
3010- 8
3000-70
3000-54
3000-60
3010-15
3000-71
3010-13
3010-10
3000-69
3000-36
3010-20
3000-43
3010-6
3010-11
3000-25
3010-9

Prices are determined by the Government Printing Office and are subject to change.
Data on establishment practices and supplementary wage provisions are also presented.

$1.75
$2.25
$3.25
$3.75
$3.00
$2.25
$2.00
$2.25
$2.25
$1.75
$2.25
$2.25
$2.25
$2.25
$2.25
$1.75
$2.75
$2.25
$2.00
$2.00
$2.50
$2.75
$2.25
$1.75
$2.00
$2.25
$2.25
$3.00
$3.00
$1.75
$1.75
$2.75
$1.75
$3.00
$2.25
$2.00
$2.75

Postage and Fees Paid
U.S. Department of Labor

U.S. Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Washington, D.C. 20212

Third Class Mail

Official Business
Penalty for private use, $300

Lab-441

Bureau of Labor Statistics Regional Offices
Region I
1603 JFK Federal Building
Government Center
Boston, Mass. 02203
Phone: 223-6761 (Area Code 617)
Connecticut
Maine
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
.
Rhode Island
Vermont

Region II
Suite 3400
1515 Broadway
New York. N.Y. 10036
Phone: 944-3121 (Area Code 212)
New Jersey
New York
Puerto Rico
Virgin Islands

Region V
9th Floor, 230 S. Dearborn St.
Chicago. III. 60604
Phone: 353-1880 (Area Code 312)
Illinois
Indiana
Michigan
Minnesota
Ohio
Wisconsin

Region VI
Second Floor
555 Griffin Square Building
Dallas, Tex. 75202
Phone: 767-6971 (Area Code 214)
Arkansas
Louisiana
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Texas


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Region ill
3535 Market Street,
P.0 Box 13309
Philadelphia, Pa. 19101
Phone: 596-1154 (Area Code 215)
Delaware
District of Columbia
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Virginia
West Virginia

Region IV
Suite 540
1371 Peachtree St., N.E
Atlanta. Ga. 30367
Phone: 881-4418 (Area Code 404)

Region* VII and VIII
Federal Office Building
911 Walnut St., 15th Floor
Kansas City, Mo. 64106
Phone: 374-2481 (Area Code 816)
VII
VIII
Iowa
Colorado
Kansas
Montana
Missouri
North Dakota
Nebraska
South Dakota
Utah
Wyoming

Regions IX and X
450 Golden Gate Ave.
Box 36017
San Francisco, Calif 94102
Phone: 556-4678 (Area Code 415)
IX
X
Arizona
Alaska
California
Idaho
Hawaii
Oregon
Nevada
Washington

Alabama
Florida
Georgia
Kentucky
Mississippi
North Carolina
South Carolina
Tennessee

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