California
2012 average hourly rate: $49.18
2011 average hourly rate: $48.88
Increase: $0.30
The highest hourly rate reported was $60; the lowest was $39.
22% earn $50 an hour; 12% earn $45 an hour.
2012 average daily rate: $405.09
2011 average hourly rate: $408.05
Decrease: $2.96
The highest daily rate reported was $575; the lowest was $250.
22% earn $400 an hour; 10% earn $375 an hour.
Benefits
The question on the survey was, "What benefits are available to you through your employer?" So the percentages below merely indicate who can take advantage of the benefits. It does not necessarily indicate who exercises these benefits.
Health insurance, 41%
Employer contribution towards retirement, 55%
Paid vacation and holidays, 65%
Paid sick leave 23%
Life insurance, 5%
Dental insurance, 23%
Disability insurance, 3%
CE tuition reimbursement, 37%
