$31 / hour
Salary Range: $27 - $36
Manufacturing
$26 / hour
Salary Range: $24 - $28
Warehouse
$31 / hour
Salary Range: $27 - $34
Management
$81 / hour
Salary Range: $74 - $87
Quality Assurance
$20 / hour
Salary Range: $18 - $23
Warehouse
$25 / hour
Salary Range: $22 - $29
Facilities Operations
$30 / hour
Salary Range: $27 - $34
Operations
$31 / hour
Salary Range: $26 - $35
Manufacturing/Assembly
$21 / hour
Salary Range: $18 - $23
Operations
$36 / hour
Salary Range: $29 - $46
Higher Education
$31 / hour
Salary Range: $28 - $35
Management
$25 / hour
Salary Range: $22 - $28
Quality Control
$33 / hour
Salary Range: $30 - $37
Shipping
$18 / hour
Salary Range: $17 - $20
Warehouse
$25 / hour
Salary Range: $22 - $27
Accounting
| Competitor / Benchmark | Avg. Salary | Variance | Primary Market Influence Factor & Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SKATEPARKS BY JIM REES | $36 |
-18.6%
|
Normalized for lower cost-of-living zones where SKATEPARKS BY JIM REES primarily operates. |
| SOLA FIDE | $40 |
-8.1%
|
Typical compensation structure for smaller regional agencies like SOLA FIDE. |
| SHAHRAM SHIVA | $45 |
+3.2%
|
Driven by niche technical certifications required for SHAHRAM SHIVA's specialized projects. |
| SEQUOIA LANDSCAPE SPECIALTIES | $44 |
-0.6%
|
Indicates identical technical requirements and experience levels between the two firms. |
| Media Industry | $61 |
+37.3%
|
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) | $3,500 - $5,000+ (Highly variable by borough) | A significant portion of Straus News salary. Location choices impact this heavily. |
| Utilities (Basic) | $150 - $250 | Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water etc. |
| Public Transportation | $127 (MTA 30-day MetroCard) | Essential for most commuters; car ownership is costly. |
| Groceries (Single Person) | $450 - $700 | Can be higher with more dining out or specialty stores. |
| Personal & Leisure | $500 - $1,000+ | Dining out, entertainment, shopping. Highly variable. |
| Healthcare (Individual) | $450 - $800+ | Varies significantly by plan & employer contribution. |
| Subtotal (Excluding Taxes) | $5,177 - $7,877+ | This subtotal does not include income taxes (federal, state, local), which can significantly impact your take-home pay. |
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