$32 / hour
Salary Range: $29 - $35
Pipeline Technician
$25 / hour
Salary Range: $22 - $29
Hospitality
$53 / hour
Salary Range: $44 - $64
IRA Accounts
$77 / hour
Salary Range: $70 - $86
Engineering
$36 / hour
Salary Range: $32 - $42
Human Resources
$38 / hour
Salary Range: $34 - $43
Computer Numeric Control
$53 / hour
Salary Range: $47 - $61
Management
$38 / hour
Salary Range: $34 - $42
Information Technology
$23 / hour
Salary Range: $20 - $26
Materials Management
$62 / hour
Salary Range: $55 - $70
Civil Engineering
$79 / hour
Salary Range: $66 - $95
Security Specialization
$43 / hour
Salary Range: $36 - $51
Security Specialization
$43 / hour
Salary Range: $35 - $52
Retail
$54 / hour
Salary Range: $48 - $60
Security Specialization
$53 / hour
Salary Range: $48 - $59
Mechanical Engineering
| Competitor / Benchmark | Avg. Salary | Variance | Primary Market Influence Factor & Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOCAL 310 | $34 |
+5.5%
|
Supported by LOCAL 310's high-margin contracts allowing higher overhead. |
| LOCAL GROUNDS LC | $32 |
+0.4%
|
Confirms LOCAL GROUNDS LC is a direct competitor vying for the exact same talent pool. |
| LABORERS LOCAL UNION 1191 | $34 |
+7.8%
|
Reflects a supply-demand imbalance for the specific talent LABORERS LOCAL UNION 1191 targets. |
| LIUNA LOCAL 261 | $43 |
+33.3%
|
Influenced by prevailing union wage agreements specific to LIUNA LOCAL 261's sector. |
| All Industries Industry | $58 |
+81.0%
|
Pay variances are driven by organizational scale, specialized skill requirements, or geographic cost-of-living factors. |
| Expense Category | Estimated Monthly Cost | Key Considerations / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Housing (1-BR Apt Rent) | $650 - $950+ | A significant portion of Laborers Local 1098 salary. Location choices impact this heavily. |
| Utilities (Basic) | $160 - $260 | Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water etc. |
| Public Transportation | $40 (STARS monthly pass) | Essential for most commuters; car ownership is costly. |
| Groceries (Single Person) | $350 - $520 | Can be higher with more dining out or specialty stores. |
| Personal & Leisure | $250 - $500+ | Dining out, entertainment, shopping. Highly variable. |
| Healthcare (Individual) | $340 - $630+ | Varies significantly by plan & employer contribution. |
| Subtotal (Excluding Taxes) | $1,790 - $2,860+ | This subtotal does not include income taxes (federal, state, local), which can significantly impact your take-home pay. |
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