Washington, D.C. [December 12, 2005]—Are you interested in learning more about what contractors in your area are paying their employees? T he American Road & Transportation Builders Association Transportation Development Foundation’s (ARTBA-TDF) 2006 “Transportation Contractors Salary & Benefits Survey” can help.

The new ARTBA-TDF publication provides data for 30 office and field positions found in a typical firm in the transportation construction industry. Detailed salary, bonus and benefits information is also included.

The survey results were based on responses from contractors representing firms of all sizes and from across the country. Results are presented nationally and in five regional divisions. Specific information is provided on compensation for small (less than $5 million), medium ($5-$50 million) and large (more than $50 million) firms.

The publication also includes the average, high and low salaries and bonuses for top executives, office personnel and field workers. Hourly wage and benefit information is provided for hourly workers, both skilled and unskilled. Workforce composition such as the number of unionized, Hispanic, African-American and women hourly and salaried employees is also available, broken down by region.

The 150-page survey can be purchased for $200 by contacting ARTBA’s Beth Tilahun at 202-289-4434 or by visiting www.artbasalarysurveys.com.

Established in 1902, ARTBA is the consensus voice for the U.S. transportation construction industry in the Nation’s Capital.

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