Average annual wage for Pennsylvania Turnpike workers (mostly toll booth operators). These workers are currently on strike demanding more pay and benefits.
$38,497
Average annual wage for West Virginia school teachers in 2002-2003.
Posted by Guest Beli-Blogger Dave Meek at June 4, 2004 8:32 PMTeachers are waaaay more important than turnpike workers!!!
Posted by: Khali at January 21, 2005 6:11 PMWhat is the cost of living in West Virginia as opposed to Pennsylvania? I am sure it is much higher in the latter state. Also, fewer WV teachers belong to unions than the national average for this profession, so this probably contributes to their lower wages.
Sure, some of these workers are probably toll workers and some of them may be civil engineers, construction or have other specialized skills. Also, even if these people are "lowly" toll both workers, I think some consideration must paid to the danger of the position and the health hazards (exhaust etc) on the job.
Posted by: torporific at May 26, 2005 3:09 PM