The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) recently released a report on employee benefits, using data from its National Compensation Survey, which covers over 146 million civilian workers. The report highlights the availability of health care, wages, and various benefits for private industry and state and local government workers, providing a detailed look at trends in employee compensation. Click here for article.
Medical Benefits Access: 89% of full-time workers had access to employer-provided medical benefits, compared to 26% of part-time workers.
Employer Premium Contributions: Employers covered 80% of single coverage and 68% of family coverage premiums for private industry workers.
Wage Trends: The median hourly wage for civilian workers was $25, with state and local government workers earning more than private sector employees.
Other Benefits: Benefits like paid sick leave, retirement plans, and dental care were more commonly available to state and local government employees than private sector workers.
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