trying to compare municpal employees wage scales to Columbus (Toledo: how much, wages)

[claymaker]

I wish to see if Toledo water service techician wages are comparable to Columbus employees. Im trying to see if we are being cheated here in Toeldo. We start at $17 per hour plus benefits, thank you.

[2006Buckeye]

Originally Posted by claymaker

I wish to see if Toledo water service techician wages are comparable to Columbus employees. Im trying to see if we are being cheated here in Toeldo. We start at $17 per hour plus benefits, thank you.

I suppose you could do a public records request. However, it's not an apples to apples comparison. I'm not too familiar with Toledo, but isn't it quite a bit smaller than Columbus/lower cost of living/more economically depressed?

If you think you're being "cheated" you could try to find another job. however, $17 per hour plus benefits in a depressed city to do a job that I am assuming doesn't require a degree is something I am sure a lot of people would be happy to have right now. Did you know how much you would be paid when you accepted the job?

Does this article pertain to your situation? The Columbus Dispatch : Toledo city workers reject contract offer

[claymaker]

thank you -
claymaker