Bureau of Labor Statistics

Library Technicians on the State Payroll

05/17/2010
In 2008, library technicians on the state payroll received average annual wages over 60% higher than the average annual wages of library technicians in Illinois.

Welders on the State Payroll

05/12/2010
Welders working for the Illinois Toll Highway Authority received average annual wages 73% higher than the average for welders in Illinois.

Baker on the State Payroll

05/11/2010
In 2008, the Department of Human Services had a baker on their payroll receiving $34,628 in annual wages.

Social Workers on State Payroll

04/28/2010
In 2008, social workers in all of Illinois made 17% less, on average, than social workers employed by the State of Illinois.

$100,000 for Tour Guides

04/22/2010
In 2008, the state spent nearly $115,000 to provide tour guides at the State Capitol.
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