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For Immediate Release | CONTACT: | Bruce Lloyd
AAOHN
(770) 455-7757 ext. 105
Bruce@aaohn.org | January 27, 2006 |
AAOHN RELEASES KEY FINDINGS FROM MEMBERSHIP SALARIES & BENEFITS STUDY New Research Shows Increases in Compensation for Occupational and Environmental Health Nursing Professionals ATLANTA, GA (January 27, 2006) – The American Association of Occupational Health Nurses, Inc. (AAOHN) has released new research findings revealing a steady annual increase in AAOHN member salaries and benefits over the past five years. These findings and new information about trends in compensation and benefits for occupational and environmental health nursing professionals can be found in AAOHN’s Compensation and Benefits Study: A Statistical Survey of Job Profiles, Salaries and Benefits. "This study brings positive news to the occupational and environmental health nursing profession by showing the majority of professionals in our industry have been experiencing salary and benefits increases over the past five years," states Susan A. Randolph, president of AAOHN. "These increases are a clear demonstration of the value that employers are placing on their occupational and environmental health staff and the marketplace demand for professionals who can provide expertise on the business implications of health issues." Approximately 3,000 randomly selected AAOHN members responded to a survey sent out in October of 2005. The study reveals specific trends and statistics on the topics of salary and benefits by considering factors such as certification levels, education, job title, years in the position, work schedule, classification (exempt or non-exempt), race, age, region of country, company size and industry, and much more. Conducted by Kerr & Downs Research for AAOHN, the survey had a 40.6 percent response rate, with a sampling error of +/-1.5 percent given a 95 percent confidence level. KEY FINDINGS: Salary/Compensation: Average salary for AAOHN members is $63,472 and according to the study, the estimated average salary has grown 3.9 percent annually since 2001. - Members with any type of occupational and environmental health nursing certification earn significantly more than those without occupational and environmental health nursing certification.
- Education levels and age were also positively correlated with salary.
Benefits: - More than seven out of ten members receive dental, major medical, life, prescription drugs, long-term disability and short-term disability insurance.
- The typical member has 75% of their health insurance program premium paid by their employer.
- Three in four members report receiving a 401(k) retirement plan.
How to Get the Report An executive summary of the study is available free to members through the Marketplace section of the AAOHN Web site at www.aaohn.org/marketplace. While in the Marketplace you can also order the complete, 88-page study in either electronic form ($25 for AAOHN members, $100 for non-members) or hard copy form ($40 for AAOHN members, $125 for non-members). The full study includes a number of comparative statistical tables, including salary by member characteristics, changes in average salary, types of raises and bonuses received, and a detailed analysis of factors that determine salary. Detailed benefits information and comparative data are also available, covering insurance, fringe benefits, paid days off, retirement benefits, and more. If you have questions about ordering the report, call AAOHN member services at (800) 241-8014 ext. 0. About AAOHN Established in 1942, AAOHN is a 10,000-member national professional association dedicated to advancing the health, safety and productivity of domestic and global workforces by providing education, research, public policy and practice resources for occupational and environmental health nurses. These professionals are the largest group of health care providers serving the worksite. # # # |
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