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Why go to all the trouble to determine what you’re worth? Because the next time you’re entertaining a job offer or negotiating a raise, you’ll have cold, hard facts to back up your salary request. Check out the resources below for more information:

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
The BLS has an online handbook in which they have compiled a variety of comprehensive data on various industries and jobs. The information that is provided includes the training and education necessary, median salaries, what workers do on the job, working conditions, and job outlooks – for instance, whether a certain kind of position will be in demand, or in decline, in the coming years.

The information provided in the BLS occupational outlook handbook is based on national averages. So things like salary and job outlook may be a little different here in Lynchburg when compared with the national average.

Professional association and trade web sites
Industry web sites are a great place to look for salary information. Many times, either trade publications or industry associations will conduct salary surveys throughout the year, which provide information on the average salaries of different positions in an industry. These organizations are usually one of the most accurate sources for information on salaries. However, you may have to become a subscriber to the web site in order to access the data.

Salary web sites
Just Google the word “salary” and you’ll come up with a whole list of web sites that specialize in offering salary information. With many of the sites, you can also conduct a salary search by education, title, location, and years of experience.

If you’re searching for a new job in Lynchburg and wondering what you’re worth, please contact Adams & Garth. Not only can we help you figure out the salary you should be asking for, but we can also give you access to a variety of rewarding job opportunities in Lynchburg and throughout the Central Virginia area. Contact us today to learn more.