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"State workers make more than the "boss." California state employees' average base pay in 2008 was $63,815, according to a Bee analysis of state wage data that excluded the university systems. The median, the point at which half earn more and half earn less, was $66,006."
Meanwhile, federal statistics show that the average wage among all Californians last year was $48,090 and the median was $36,441.
The State Worker: California state employees have a pampered image - Sacramento Politics - California Politics | Sacramento Bee (http://www.sacbee.com/737/v-print/story/1917289.html - broken link)
Too bad the article is just a rant. Without comparisons to other states, it's hard to come up with a solid opinion about those numbers.
It's not a rant. Government workers shouldn't be paid more than the private sector and California workers are some of the highest paid workers in the country. This PLUS unbelievable benefits. California has some of the highest taxes in the country and has a deficit of $26 BILLION!
From the way things are going over there, I'd venture to say they are not doing too good of a job.
Check out my thread on California's economy versus Sarah Palin's Alaska. Hint: Alaska's economy was the worst in the country over the last year. California's economy continues to grow.
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