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Pay Equity Test Preparation Sheet

Using the formulas in the spaces beneath each question below, you should be able to calculate the answers in columns #1, #2 and #3 in the table. When you are able to do so easily, you will be ready for the test on this unit. Remember to bring a calculator with you if at all possible. If you are unable to do so, practice doing the problems by hand. There will be questions other than those below on the test, but if you understand the formulas on this sheet, you should have no difficulty answering them.

	Overall Average Earnings	Average Male Earnings	Average Female Earnings	Total Employed	Women Employed	#1	#2	#3
Bill collector	$23,452	$25,428	$22,308	157,000	101,000	$87.73	64%	56,000
Butcher	20,800	22,256	16,744	237,000	64,000	75.23	27%	173,000
Cashier	14,560	15,392	14,300	1,289,000	989,000	93.91	77%	300,000
Mail carrier	36,244	37,128	33,592	301,000	82,000	90.48	27%	219,000

Source: Median Weekly Earnings of full-time wage and salary workers in 1999
U.S. Department of Labor EMPLOYMENT AND EARNINGS January 2000

Each average in the above table is the median weekly earnings multiplied by 52.

For every $100 a man earned in your assigned occupation, how much did a woman earn? Round your answer to the nearest penny.

Average Female Earnings / Average Male Earnings x 100 =

What is the percentage of women employed in your assigned occupation? Round your answer to the nearest whole percent.

Women Employed / Total Employed x 100 =

How many men are employed in your assigned occupation?

Total Employed – Women Employed =

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