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Student Wage Scale

Minimum wage increased to $7.95 per hour on January 1, 2008.

Hourly Student Wage Scale

Level
Minimum
Maximum
Description
1
$7.95
$8.50
Performs routine, non-complex work of a vocational nature. May require a brief orientation period. Work is characterized by standardized methods or processes.
2
$7.95
$9.50
Performs specialized work of a vocational nature. Requires knowledge and application of specific work procedures in the conduct of work. Also requires some developed skills such as operation of office equipment, composition, small equipment or machinery operations, or interaction with the public.
3
$7.95
$10.50
Performs technical/para-professional work requiring a combination of basic scientific or technical knowledge and manual skills. The work is usually guided by applicable work principles and standardized techniques. May work with little supervision.
4
$9.00
$12.50
Performs professional level work requiring training of a professional nature. Work is analytical, technical and/or highly skilled.

To pay an hourly student a wage more than $12.50 per hour requires special approval from the Office of Academic Affairs. This approval must be renewed each fiscal year.

Resources

  • Graduate Stipend pay scale
  • Overcap Exception Request Form

 

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