Presents results of a survey that ranks occupations by earnings. 1981 data is presented for the earnings of 247 occupations, each employing at least 50,000 wage and salary workers full time. The figures relate earnings from wages and salaries only; earnings from self-employment are not included. (SSH)

Analysis of employment patterns and earnings of workers with some college but no degree shows that they are more likely than high school graduates to be in college-level jobs and earn substantially more, but less than associate/bachelor's degree graduates. (SK)

Child labor provisions of Fair Labor Standards Act affect more people than any other aspect of the law. Latest changes in the law are reported regarding: (1) farm employment, (2) nonfarm work, (3) other hazardous jobs, (4) minimum wage, (5) overtime pay, and (6) State laws. (MW)

A comparison of the education and earnings of the population from 1987 with that of 1984 found that more education equals more earnings. (JOW)

Describes apprentice programs and discusses what it is and how to find, choose, and qualify for a program. Included are lists of apprenticeable occupations, the 25 most popular apprenticeships, commonly apprenticed occupations with highest earnings, commonly apprenticed occupations with most job openings, and apprenticeship offices for every…

Examines the occupations most and least likely to require standard and long hours. Ranks occupations based on weekly earnings, providing a glimpse of which reward more hours with a bigger paycheck. (Author)

A comparison of employment and earnings for young adults in 1979 and 1994 shows that young adults in 1994 were more likely than those in 1979 to be employed in lower-paying occupational groups. The 1994 group earned relatively less than young adults did in 1979. (JOW)

Occupational Employment Survey data from 1998-2000 on 800 occupations in 391 locations illustrate how earnings vary from location to location for the same occupation. For most occupations, location has little influence on salary, but for some, across all types and levels, salaries vary dramatically. (JOW)

Includes "More Job Openings--Even More New Entrants: The Outlook for College Graduates, 1992-2005" (Shelley); "The Class of '90: One Year after Graduation" (Steinberg); and "Job Market Profile of College Graduates in 1992: A Focus on Earnings and Jobs" (Amirault). (JOW)

Suggests where to look for summer employment and includes information about types of jobs, summer employers, job search pointers, and legal issues such as wages, hours, and safety. (Author/JOW)

Uses Current Population Survey data to compares earnings by education level from high school diploma to doctoral degree in selected occupations. Finds that college graduates earned at least $15,000 more than high school graduates in 1998. (JOW)

Work environment rather than salary is the key to attracting Ph.D. scientists and engineers. (Editor)

Evidence suggests that office workers' salaries are comparable to those of other occupations that do not require postsecondary education and that clerical workers enjoy a high degree of job security. It is important that students be given information on where jobs are and will be and what income level to expect. (JOW)

Identifies occupations in which many highly paid workers do not have a bachelor's degree and points out other factors that make for a good job. (Author)

Presents graphs showing employment and unemployment rates of 16 to 24 year olds by age, sex, and race from 1970-91, as well as types of employment obtained by young adults and median income. Also compares high school graduates and dropouts. (SK)