Bureau of Labor Statistics Data on Wages, Pay & Benefits
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is the official government source for information on the wages, earnings, and benefits of workers. Generally, this information is categorized in one or more of the following ways:
- Geographic area (national, regional, state, metropolitan area, or county data)
- Occupation
- Industry
Additional Government Sources
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Wage Determination OnLineA guide for federal contracting officers to use in obtaining appropriate Service Contract Act (SCA) and Davis-Bacon Act (DBA) wage determinations (WDs) for each official contract action. By state and county.
Useful Websites
These are commercial sites with a combination of free and fee-based information. Look for free statistics, salary calculators, white papers, research reports and newsletters.
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Salary & Benefits SurveysFree content is available in the Executive Summary or Click Now to View section at the bottom of each survey.
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Glassdoor.comSalaries and bonuses for specific companies as reported by anonymous employees.
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CareerOneStop - Occupation ProfileSponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor. National, state and local employment and wage data by industry.
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WageWatchSome free content from industry salary surveys.
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Economic Research InstituteMostly fee-based, but some information is available for free.
Trade Associations
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Gale Directory Library (GDL)Find industry association in Gale's Encyclopedia of Associations.
Many trade and industry associations conduct annual salary surveys. Locate relevant associations for your industry and check their websites. Most of these surveys are for purchase, but some information may be available for free.
