New York
2012 average hourly rate: $35.27
2011 average hourly rate: $33.59
Increase: $1.68
New York is a unique state. Besides New York City, there are unaffiliated urban areas such as Buffalo, as well as a vast expanse of rural areas. The highest hourly rate reported was $55; the lowest was $21. 15% of the survey respondents from New York earn more than $45 an hour; 12% earn $25 an hour or less. Another 12% ear $40 an hour, the most common rate reported, but $14 reported earning either $28 or $29 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, 44%
Employer contribution towards retirement, 44%
Paid vacation and holidays, 81%
Paid sick leave, 44%
Life insurance, 17%
Dental insurance, 25%
Disability insurance, 14%
CE tuition reimbursement, 50%
