Jax State wage & salary trivia

What is a housekeeper’s starting hourly wage at Jax State?

• $9.54

• $11.15

• $13.30

• $15.00

Answer explanation

Full-time housekeepers at Jax State start at just $9.54/hr. That translates to $19,843 annually gross (before taxes and deductions). Housekeepers' wages have only increased about 26% since 2012. Inflation is about 34% across that same period, which means these workers have lost purchasing power since 2012.

True or False: Jax State’s president makes in month as much as two housekeepers make in one year.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The president, with his recent raise, now makes $45,000 per month. Housekeepers with less than five years at Jax State make anywhere from about $18,000 to $23,000 dollars per year, or about $1,500 to $1,900/month.

How much do most adjunct faculty (part-time faculty) get paid to teach a 3-credit hour class during a semester?

• $2000-$2,500

• $3,000-$3,500

• $4,000-$4,500

• $5,000-$5,500

Answer explanation

Adjunct faculty are part-time employees who receive no health insurance or benefits. They are generally paid just $2,000-$2,500 per 3-credit-hour course. A study in 2023 found that adjunct faculty pay nationally ranged from $3,300/course to $5,580/course.

What is the starting wage for student workers at Jax State?

• $7.25/hr

• $8.25/hr

• $10.00/hr

• $12/hr

Answer explanation

Correct! Student workers are excluded from the university's current compensation plan, which calls for incremental raises.

What is the starting hourly wage for administrative assistants in academic departments at Jax State?

• $13-$14/hr

• $15-$16/hr

• $17-$18/hr

• $19-$20/hr

Answer explanation

Administrative assistants in academic departments, who are required to have a high school diploma and at least two years of clerical experience, start at about $15.50/hour. That translates to a gross annual income of $32,000-$33,000 before taxes and deductions.

True or False: Graduate student workers receive insurance and benefits from the university.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Graduate student workers at Jax State receive a $4,000 stipend each semester, but they do not receive any health insurance or benefits from the university