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Wages in the United States, 1960-1969

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WAGES -- GENERAL SOURCES (all occupations and worker types)

Average annual wages and salaries across all industries - 1960-1974
For those who want the simplest possible figure, this shows the average for all industries combined. Scroll forward in the book to find average weekly earnings and other breakouts. Source: Statistical Abstract of the United States, 1976 edition.
Minimum wage (set by federal law), 1938-2009
Chart from the U.S. Dept of Labor shows the first federal minimum wage law enacted in 1938 (25 cents), and all subsequent increases through 2009. Some states set minimum wage higher than the federal level.
Minimum wage by state, 1968-2016
Shows the minimum wage rates set by state laws, as well as the federal minimum wage rate. Source: U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division.
Median annual earnings for full time workers, 1958 and 1969
Provides nationwide figures averaged across all occupations, broken out for male and female workers. Includes only people age 14 and over working full time.
Hundreds of occupations - Expected earnings, 1960s
The 1969 Occupational Outlook Handbook discusses each occupation in short chapters. Many of these include a section titled 'Earnings and Working Conditions." Use the Table of Contents to find a page number, then enter it in the "Jump to" box. Shows typical earnings for what seems almost every occupation. An advantage of this source is that it often tells the difference between starting salary and earnings made by more experienced workers.
Federal employees (white collar) - Average salaries by occupations, 1961
Each table in this section spans 2 pages, so see annual salaries listed only on the odd-numbered pages. This source shows average annual salary and GS grade distribution for hundreds of occupations, including the many different types of engineers, medical personnel including all the specialties, attorneys and judicial branch employees, postal workers, accountants, insurance specialists, biologists and other life scientists, park personnel, physical scientists, investigators, inspectors, transportation workers, mechanics, mathematicians, social service workers, librarians, veterinarians, artists, correctional institution personnel, barbers, beauticians, clothing designers, interpreters, police, guards and much more. Page forward in the source to see the full list of occupations. The section extends from page 46-61. Find salary data for 1966-1969 by checking later editions of this same source.
Congressional salaries, 1789-present
Historical chart shows salaries of members of the U.S. Congress, along with dates of enactment and statutory authority for each pay increase.
Earnings in service occupations, varying dates up to 1990
The start date for wage data in each occupation varies, but most date back to at least the 1960s. Lists hourly wages and other earnings data for taxicab drivers, bus drivers, truckers, telephone operators, retail employees in bakeries, gasoline service stations, shoe stores, bars and restaurants, book stores, and many more. Also includes earnings for bankers, beauticians, photographers, morticians, advertising agency employees, private detectives, auto mechanics, nurses, hospital employees, lawyers, etc. Consider using the magnifying glass (search) icon to look for a keyword in the text.

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Source: Employment, Hours, and Earnings, United States, 1909-90 : Bulletin of the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, No. 2370 : Volume II.
Employment, Hours, and Earnings, States and Areas
Mostly covers jobs in manufacturing, industry and production.
Wages and related benefits by city, 1954-1967
Shows wages for office and plant operations across all industries but broken out by cities. Includes all the typical jobs that appear across industries: secretaries, clerks, janitors, watchmen, etc.
Employee earnings in selected nonmetro counties, 1962
Covers selected counties in GA, NC, AL, FL, TX, SC, NC, WV, KY, MS, TN, MD, AR, VA, MI, KS, MO, IN, WI, OH, IL, MN.
Employee earnings in selected nonmetro counties, 1965
Covers selected counties in GA, NC, AL, FL, SC, NC, KY, MS, TN, MD, AR, VA, MI, KS, MO, IN, WI, OH, IL, MN.
Employee earnings in selected southern metro areas, 1965
Covers Asheville and Durham NC, Tuscaloosa AL, Amarillo and Wichita Falls TX, Lake Charles and Monroe LA, Lexington KY.
Employee earnings in selected southern metro areas, 1961-1962
Covers Asheville and Durham NC, Huntsville and Tuscaloosa AL, Amarillo and Wichita Falls TX, Lake Charles and Monroe LA, Lexington KY.
Annual Earnings and Employment Patterns, Private Nonagricultural Employment
Private Nonfarm Economy - Employee Compensation
Bulletin of the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics
Wage Chronologies
Lists of monitored changes in wage rates for selected large U.S. companies including General Motors, Chrysler Corp., Lockheed Aircraft Corporation, Berkshire Hathaway, Swift, Armour, United States Steel Corporation, Carolina Coach Co., Western Greyhound Bus Lines, International Harvester Company, International Shoe Co., Bethlehem Atlantic shipyards, Sinclair Oil Companies, Pacific Coast Shipbuilding, Massachusetts Shoe Manufacturing, Ford Motor Company, International Paper Co., Aluminum Company of America, Rockwell International, Boeing, and more. Covers the late 1930s through the 1970s.
Directory of Occupational Wage Surveys, 1950-1975
This book is an index only; it tells what publications exist. Use it to look up an occupation or a STATE/CITY then the occupation. It will give a bibliographic reference to follow up on. Contact us if you wish to get access to something you see in this index.

EARNINGS by RACE

Wage and salary income by race, 1939-1960
The source Economic Situation of Negroes in the United States compares median wages and salary income for white race and non-white races, with breakouts by sex. Provides data for the years 1939, 1947, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960. The preface states that "Negroes constitute more than 95% of the non-white residents of the U.S."
Wage earnings for farm and non-farm work, by race in 1964
Table shows wage earnings by the day and year for white and non-white workers, and male and female workers. Source: Negroes in the United States, their economic and social situation, a U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publication.

EARNINGS by SEX

Median earnings by sex, 1955-1975
Compares annual median earnings of men and women for the years 1955-1975. Source: Table 37 in U.S. Working Women: a Databook, U.S. Dept of Labor.
Earnings by sex, 1951-1991
Compare women's and men's median earnings over thirty years in one simple table. Year-round, full time workers only. Note: "current dollars" are unadjusted figures. "Real dollars" are computed figures showing adjustment for inflation.

EARNINGS by BOTH RACE AND SEX

Wages by location for selected occupations, 1960-1969

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Click on a state tab above to see cities and metro areas in the series. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Wage Survey shows wages and salaries for hundreds of occupations, such as bookkeeper, accounting clerk, file clerk, keypunch operator, office boy or girl, secretary, stenographer, switchboard operator, receptionist, typist, draftsman, nurse, carpenter, engineer, fireman, machinist, electrician, millwright, painter, pipe fitter, plumber, elevator operator, guard, janitor, laborer, truck driver, watchman, and more.

Birmingham, Alabama, Metropolitan Area
- March 1960 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1265-37)
- April 1961 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1285-53)
- April 1962 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1303-59)
- April 1963 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1345-56)
- April 1964 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1385-63)
- April 1965 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1430-60)
- April 1966 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1465-56)
- April 1967 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1530-63)
- April 1968 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1575-59)
- April 1969 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1625-65)

Phoenix, Arizona, Metropolitan Area
- April 1960 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1265-42)
- March 1961 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1285-55)
- March 1962 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1303-54)
- March 1963 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1345-57)
- March 1964 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1385-54)
- March 1965 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1430-56)
- March 1966 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1465-62)
- March 1967 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1530-59)
- March 1968 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1575-55)
- March 1969 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1625-60)

Little Rock-North Little Rock, Arkansas, Metropolitan Area
- August 1960 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1285-6)
- August 1961 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1303-1)
- August 1962 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1345-7)
- August 1963 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1385-3)
- August 1964 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1430-7)
- August 1965 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1465-6)
- August 1966 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1530-1)
- July 1967 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1575-2)
- July 1968 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1625-11)
- July 1969 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1660-2)
Memphis, Tennessee-Arkansas, Metropolitan Area
- January 1966 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1465-42)
- January 1967 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1530-40)
- January 1968 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1575-32)
- November 1968 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1625-30)
- November 1969 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1660-31)

Denver, Colorado, Metropolitan Area
- December 1960 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1285-27)
- December 1961 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1303-33)
- December 1962 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1345-32)
- December 1963 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1385-34)
- December 1964 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1430-32)
- December 1965 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1465-33)
- December 1966 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1530-32)
- December 1967 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1575-38)
- December 1968 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1625-39)
- December 1969 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1660-41)

New Haven, Connecticut, Metropolitan Area
- February 1960 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1265-41)
- February 1961 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1285-46)
- January 1962 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1303-34)
- January 1963 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1345-37)
- January 1964 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1385-37)
- January 1965 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1430-34)
- January 1966 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1465-37)
- January 1967 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1530-41)
- January 1968 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1575-34)
- January 1969 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1625-38)
Waterbury, Connecticut, Metropolitan Area
- March 1960 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1265-36)
- March 1961 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1285-56)
- March 1962 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1303-48)
- March 1963 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1345-49)
- March 1964 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1385-48)
- March 1965 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1430-49)
- March 1966 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1465-52)
- March 1967 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1530-54)
- April 1968 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1575-53)
- March 1969 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1625-50)

Washington, D.C.-Maryland-Virginia, Metropolitan Area
- November 1960 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1285-22)
- October 1961 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1303-12)
- October 1962 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1345-16)
- October 1963 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1385-17)
- October 1964 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1430-14)
- October 1965 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1465-14)
- October 1966 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1530-15)
- September 1967 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1575-11)
- September 1968 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1625-22)
- September 1969 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1660-19)

Wilmington, Delaware-New Jersey, Metropolitan Area
- September 1960 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1285-12)
- August 1961 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1303-9)

Jacksonville, Florida, Metropolitan Area
- December 1960 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1285-30)
- November 1961 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1303-21)
- January 1963 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1345-39)
- January 1964 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1385-32)
- January 1965 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1430-38)
- January 1966 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1465-41)
- January 1967 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1530-39)
- January 1968 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1575-33)
- January 1969 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1625-37)
- December 1969 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1660-35)
Miami, Florida, Metropolitan Area
- December 1960 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1285-33)
- December 1961 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1303-31)
- December 1962 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1345-33)
- December 1963 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1385-29)
- December 1964 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1430-29)
- December 1965 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1465-30)
- December 1966 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1530-31)
- December 1967 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1575-28)
- December 1968 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1625-29)
- November 1969 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1660-32)
Tampa-St. Petersburg, Florida, Metropolitan Area
- September 1966 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1530-9)
- August 1967 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1575-8)
- August 1968 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1625-10)
- August 1969 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1660-7)

Atlanta, Georgia, Metropolitan Area
- June 1960 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1265-60)
- May 1961 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1285-73)
- May 1962 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1303-65)
- May 1963 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1345-71)
- May 1964 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1385-73)
- May 1965 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1430-74)
- May 1966 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1465-71)
- May 1967 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1530-71)
- May 1968 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1575-71)
- May 1969 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1625-77)
Chattanooga, Tennessee-Georgia, Metropolitan Area
- September 1960 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1285-14)
- September 1961 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1303-4)
- September 1962 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1345-8)
- September 1963 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1385-5)
- September 1964 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1430-10)
- September 1965 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1465-7)
- September 1966 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1530-8)
- August 1967 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1575-7)
- September 1968 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1625-14)
- September 1969 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1660-9)
Savannah, Georgia, Metropolitan Area
- June 1960 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1265-53)
- May 1961 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1285-76)
- June 1962 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1303-80)
- May 1963 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1345-60)
- May 1964 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1385-69)
- May 1965 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1430-64)
- May 1966 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1465-69)
- May 1967 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1530-69)
- May 1968 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1575-73)
- May 1969 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1625-68)

Boise City, Idaho, Metropolitan Area
- July 1964 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1430-1)
- July 1965 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1465-1)
- July 1966 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1530-2)
- July 1967 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1575-3)
- July 1968 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1625-6)
- November 1969 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1660-34)
Boise, Idaho, Metropolitan Area
- June 1960 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1265-61)
- May 1961 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1285-62)
- May 1962 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1303-77)
- May 1963 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1345-74)

Kansas City, Missouri-Kansas, Metropolitan Area
- January 1960 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1265-23)
- November 1960 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1285-18)
- November 1961 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1303-24)
- November 1962 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1345-22)
- November 1963 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1385-26)
- November 1964 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1430-26)
- November 1965 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1465-27)
- November 1966 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1530-26)
- November 1967 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1575-30)
- September 1968 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1625-17)
- September 1969 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1660-10)
Wichita, Kansas, Metropolitan Area
- September 1960 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1285-9)
- September 1961 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1303-7)
- October 1962 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1345-11)
- September 1963 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1385-6)
- September 1964 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1430-11)
- October 1965 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1465-11)
- October 1966 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1530-11)
- December 1967 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1575-31)
- December 1968 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1625-41)

Cincinnati, Ohio-Kentucky, Metropolitan Area
- February 1960 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1265-31)
- March 1961 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1285-59)
- March 1962 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1303-55)
- March 1963 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1345-54)
- March 1964 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1385-58)
- March 1965 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1430-55)
Cincinnati, Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana, Metropolitan Area
- March 1966 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1465-57)
- March 1967 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1530-56)
- March 1968 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1575-62)
- March 1969 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1625-63)
Louisville, Kentucky-Indiana, Metropolitan Area
- February 1961 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1285-49)
- February 1962 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1303-51)
- February 1963 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1345-48)
- February 1964 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1385-50)
- February 1965 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1430-42)
- February 1966 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1465-51)
- February 1967 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1530-49)
- February 1968 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1575-50)
- November 1968 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1625-33)
- November 1969 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1660-28)

New Orleans, Louisiana, Metropolitan Area
- February 1960 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1265-32)
- March 1961 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1285-48)
- February 1962 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1303-43)
- February 1963 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1345-44)
- February 1964 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1385-42)
- February 1965 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1430-53)
- February 1966 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1465-47)
- February 1967 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1530-51)
- February 1968 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1575-46)
- February 1969 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1625-51)

Portland, Maine, Metropolitan Area
- November 1960 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1285-19)
- November 1961 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1303-26)
- November 1962 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1345-24)
- November 1963 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1385-22)
- November 1964 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1430-21)
- November 1965 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1465-23)
- November 1966 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1530-17)
- November 1967 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1575-16)
- November 1968 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1625-20)
- November 1969 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1660-26)

Baltimore, Maryland, Metropolitan Area
- December 1960 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1285-34)
- November 1961 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1303-28)
- November 1962 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1345-23)
- November 1963 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1385-24)
- November 1964 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1430-27)
- November 1965 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1465-29)
- November 1966 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1530-30)
- October 1967 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1575-18)
- September 1968 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1625-8)
- August 1969 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1660-11)
Washington, D.C.-Maryland-Virginia, Metropolitan Area
- November 1960 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1285-22)
- October 1961 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1303-12)
- October 1962 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1345-16)
- October 1963 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1385-17)
- October 1964 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1430-14)
- October 1965 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1465-14)
- October 1966 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1530-15)
- September 1967 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1575-11)
- September 1968 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1625-22)
- September 1969 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1660-19)

Detroit, Michigan, Metropolitan Area
- January 1960 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1265-25)
- January 1961 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1285-37)
- January 1962 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1303-38)
- January 1963 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1345-47)
- January 1964 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1385-43)
- January 1965 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1430-43)
- January 1966 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1465-45)
- January 1967 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1530-48)
- January 1968 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1575-45)
- January 1969 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1625-58)
Muskegon-Muskegon Heights, Michigan, Metropolitan Area
- May 1960 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1265-55)
- May 1961 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1285-69)
- May 1962 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1303-68)
- May 1963 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1345-69)
- May 1964 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1385-71)
- May 1965 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1430-68)
- May 1966 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1465-72)
- May 1967 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1530-72)
- May 1968 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1575-60)
- May 1969 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1625-80)
Toledo, Ohio-Michigan, Metropolitan Area
- February 1966 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1465-49)
- February 1967 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1530-50)
- February 1968 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1575-43)
- February 1969 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1625-57)

Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota, Metropolitan Area
- January 1960 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1265-21)
- January 1961 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1285-39)
- January 1962 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1303-36)
- January 1963 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1345-38)
- January 1964 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1385-39)
- January 1965 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1430-39)
- January 1966 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1465-38)
- January 1967 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1530-42)
- January 1968 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1575-47)
- January 1969 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1625-47)

Jackson, Mississippi, Metropolitan Area
- February 1960 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1265-26)
- February 1961 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1285-42)
- February 1962 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1303-44)
- February 1963 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1345-43)
- February 1964 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1385-41)
- February 1965 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1430-44)
- February 1966 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1465-44)
- February 1967 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1530-43)
- February 1968 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1575-49)
- February 1969 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1625-45)

Kansas City, Missouri-Kansas, Metropolitan Area
- January 1960 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1265-23)
- November 1960 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1285-18)
- November 1961 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1303-24)
- November 1962 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1345-22)
- November 1963 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1385-26)
- November 1964 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1430-26)
- November 1965 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1465-27)
- November 1966 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1530-26)
- November 1967 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1575-30)
- September 1968 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1625-17)
- September 1969 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1660-10)
St. Louis, Missouri-Illinois, Metropolitan Area
- October 1960 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1285-10)
- October 1961 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1303-18)
- October 1962 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1345-17)
- October 1963 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1385-21)
- October 1964 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1430-22)
- October 1965 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1465-22)
- October 1966 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1530-27)
- January 1968 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1575-39)
- March 1969 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1625-64)

Omaha, Nebraska-Iowa, Metropolitan Area
- October 1960 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1285-13)
- October 1961 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1303-14)
- October 1962 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1345-12)
- October 1963 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1385-14)
- October 1964 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1430-17)
- October 1965 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1465-13)
- October 1966 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1530-18)
- October 1967 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1575-21)
- October 1968 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1625-26)
- September 1969 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1660-12)

Lawrence-Haverhill, Massachusetts-New Hampshire, Metropolitan Area
- June 1960 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1265-57)
- June 1961 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1285-79)
- June 1962 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1303-76)
- June 1963 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1345-77)
- June 1964 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1385-76)
- June 1965 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1430-75)
- June 1966 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1465-80)
- June 1967 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1530-77)
- June 1968 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1575-74)
- June 1969 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1625-79)
Manchester, New Hampshire, Metropolitan Area
- August 1960 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1285-1)
- August 1961 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1303-3)
- August 1962 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1345-2)
- August 1963 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1385-1)
- August 1964 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1430-4)
- August 1965 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1465-2)
- August 1966 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1530-4)
- July 1967 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1575-1)
- July 1968 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1625-4)
- July 1969 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1660-3)

Albuquerque, New Mexico, Metropolitan Area
- May 1960 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1265-54)
- May 1961 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1285-61)
- May 1962 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1303-67)
- April 1963 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1345-63)
- April 1964 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1385-61)
- April 1965 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1430-62)
- April 1966 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1465-64)
- April 1967 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1530-60)
- April 1968 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1575-58)
- April 1969 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1625-67)

Charlotte, North Carolina, Metropolitan Area
- April 1960 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1265-39)
- April 1961 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1285-58)
- April 1962 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1303-60)
- April 1963 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1345-58)
- April 1964 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1385-55)
- April 1965 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1430-61)
- April 1966 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1465-67)
- April 1967 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1530-64)
- April 1968 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1575-57)
- March 1969 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1625-61)
Raleigh, North Carolina, Metropolitan Area
- September 1960 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1285-5)
- September 1961 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1303-10)
- September 1962 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1345-1)
- September 1963 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1385-7)
- September 1964 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1430-6)
- September 1965 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1465-10)
- September 1966 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1530-7)
- August 1967 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1575-6)
- August 1968 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1625-13)
- August 1969 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1660-6)

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Metropolitan Area
- August 1960 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1285-3)
- August 1961 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1303-5)
- August 1962 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1345-6)
- August 1963 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1385-2)
- August 1964 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1430-5)
- August 1965 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1465-5)
- August 1966 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1530-6)
- July 1967 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1575-4)
- July 1968 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1625-9)
- July 1969 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1660-17)

Portland, Oregon, Metropolitan Area
- May 1967 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1530-79)
Portland, Oregon-Washington, Metropolitan Area
- May 1960 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1265-49)
- May 1961 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1285-72)
- May 1962 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1303-72)
- May 1963 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1345-73)
- May 1964 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1385-67)
- May 1965 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1430-70)
- May 1966 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1465-73)
- May 1968 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1575-80)
- May 1969 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1625-76)

Providence, Rhode Island-Massachusetts, Metropolitan Area
- March 1960 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1265-34)
Providence-Pawtucket, Rhode Island-Massachusetts, Metropolitan Area
- May 1961 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1285-70)
- May 1962 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1303-66)
- May 1963 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1345-70)
- May 1964 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1385-65)
- May 1965 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1430-67)
Providence-Pawtucket-Warwick, Rhode Island-Massachusetts, Metropolitan Area
- May 1966 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1465-65)
- May 1967 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1530-70)
- May 1968 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1575-61)
- May 1969 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1625-74)

Greenville, South Carolina, Metropolitan Area
- May 1960 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1265-46)
- April 1961 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1285-63)
- May 1962 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1303-70)
- May 1963 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1345-68)
- May 1964 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1385-68)
- May 1965 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1430-69)
- May 1966 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1465-74)
- May 1967 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1530-66)
- May 1968 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1575-66)
- May 1969 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1625-70)

Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Metropolitan Area
- February 1960 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1265-29)
- November 1960 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1285-17)
- November 1961 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1303-15)
- October 1962 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1345-13)
- October 1963 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1385-20)
- October 1964 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1430-15)
- October 1965 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1465-17)
- October 1966 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1530-12)
- October 1967 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1575-17)
- October 1968 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1625-23)
- September 1969 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1660-14)

Chattanooga, Tennessee-Georgia, Metropolitan Area
- September 1960 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1285-14)
- September 1961 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1303-4)
- September 1962 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1345-8)
- September 1963 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1385-5)
- September 1964 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1430-10)
- September 1965 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1465-7)
- September 1966 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1530-8)
- August 1967 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1575-7)
- September 1968 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1625-14)
- September 1969 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1660-9)
Memphis, Tennessee, Metropolitan Area
- January 1960 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1265-19)
- January 1961 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1285-35)
- January 1962 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1303-40)
- January 1963 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1345-36)
- January 1964 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1385-35)
- January 1965 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1430-40)
Memphis, Tennessee-Arkansas, Metropolitan Area
- January 1966 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1465-42)
- January 1967 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1530-40)
- January 1968 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1575-32)
- November 1968 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1625-30)
- November 1969 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1660-31)

Salt Lake City, Utah, Metropolitan Area
- December 1960 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1285-32)
- December 1961 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1303-32)
- December 1962 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1345-25)
- December 1963 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1385-28)
- December 1964 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1430-33)
- December 1965 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1465-32)
- December 1966 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1530-33)
- December 1967 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1575-35)
- December 1968 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1625-36)
- November 1969 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1660-30)

Burlington, Vermont, Metropolitan Area
- March 1961 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1285-57)
- March 1962 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1303-50)
- March 1963 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1345-50)
- March 1964 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1385-47)
- March 1965 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1430-51)
- March 1966 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1465-54)
- March 1967 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1530-52)
- March 1968 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1575-48)
- March 1969 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1625-54)

Norfolk-Portsmouth and Newport News-Hampton, Virginia, Metropolitan Area
- June 1962 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1303-75)
- June 1963 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1345-75)
- June 1964 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1385-77)
- June 1965 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1430-77)
- June 1966 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1465-77)
- June 1967 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1530-82)
- June 1968 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1575-85)
Norfolk-Portsmouth-Newport News, Virginia, Metropolitan Area
- June 1961 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1285-82)
Richmond, Virginia, Metropolitan Area
- February 1960 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1265-24)
- December 1960 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1285-26)
- November 1961 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1303-22)
- November 1962 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1345-19)
- November 1963 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1385-23)
- November 1964 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1430-19)
- November 1965 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1465-28)
- November 1966 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1530-23)
- November 1967 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1575-27)
- March 1969 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1625-69)
Washington, D.C.-Maryland-Virginia, Metropolitan Area
- November 1960 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1285-22)
- October 1961 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1303-12)
- October 1962 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1345-16)
- October 1963 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1385-17)
- October 1964 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1430-14)
- October 1965 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1465-14)
- October 1966 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1530-15)
- September 1967 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1575-11)
- September 1968 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1625-22)
- September 1969 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1660-19)

Portland, Oregon-Washington, Metropolitan Area
- May 1960 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1265-49)
- May 1961 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1285-72)
- May 1962 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1303-72)
- May 1963 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1345-73)
- May 1964 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1385-67)
- May 1965 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1430-70)
- May 1966 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1465-73)
- May 1968 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1575-80)
- May 1969 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1625-76)
Seattle, Washington, Metropolitan Area
- August 1960 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1285-7)
- August 1961 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1303-6)
- August 1962 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1345-4)
- September 1963 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1385-10)
- September 1964 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1430-9)
Seattle-Everett, Washington, Metropolitan Area
- October 1965 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1465-9)
- October 1966 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1530-22)
- November 1967 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1575-29)
- November 1968 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1625-43)
Spokane, Washington, Metropolitan Area
- May 1961 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1285-77)
- May 1962 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1303-73)
- May 1963 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1345-66)
- May 1964 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1385-78)
- June 1965 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1430-79)
- June 1966 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1465-75)
- June 1967 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1530-80)
- June 1968 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1575-79)
- June 1969 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1625-81)

Charleston, West Virginia, Metropolitan Area
- April 1960 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1265-48)
- April 1961 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1285-60)
- April 1962 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1303-61)
- April 1963 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1345-61)
- April 1964 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1385-57)
- April 1965 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1430-65)
- April 1966 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1465-70)
- April 1967 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1530-61)
- April 1968 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1575-63)
- April 1969 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1625-71)

Green Bay, Wisconsin, Metropolitan Area
- August 1960 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1285-2)
- August 1961 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1303-2)
- August 1962 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1345-3)
- August 1963 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1385-4)
- August 1964 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1430-3)
- August 1965 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1465-4)
- August 1966 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1530-5)
- July 1967 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1575-5)
- July 1968 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1625-7)
- July 1969 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1660-8)
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Metropolitan Area
- April 1960 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1265-43)
- April 1961 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1285-64)
- April 1962 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1303-57)
- April 1963 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1345-59)
- April 1964 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1385-56)
- April 1965 Occupational Wage Survey (Bulletin 1430-58)
- April 1966 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1465-61)
- April 1967 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1530-76)
- April 1968 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1575-67)
- April 1969 Area Wage Survey (Bulletin 1625-66)

Wages for occupations by industry, 1960-1969

Unless noted otherwise, the following bulletins are Industry Wage Surveys from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Bulletin series.

Auto dealer repair shop industry wages
Wages for car mechanics, car painters, body repairmen, auto parts and service salesmen, etc.
- August-October 1964 (Bulletin 1452)
- August 1969 (Bulletin 1689)
Automotive dealer and gasoline service station wages
- 1961-1966
Banking job wages
Wages for bank tellers, bookkeepers, typists, file clerks, secretaries, etc. with breakouts for men and women.
- November-December 1964 (Bulletin 1466)
- November 1969 (Bulletin 1703)
Clothing stores (apparel and accessories) employee earnings
- 1961-1966
College and university position salaries, both academic and supportive
- 1959-1960. Covers the salaries paid to teachers, professors and administrators in degree-granting institutions and junior colleges. The library has additional data from 1957-1964 in print format (not yet scanned.) Contact us for a lookup.
- 1961-1962. Mean annual salary for full time faculty members by level (professor, associate professor, assistant professor, instructor, college president, dean. Also shows data by size of institution. Source: Digest of Educational Statistics, 1963 edition.
- 1961-1962. Much more detailed than the entry above, this lists salaries for faculty and administrators by job (college president, registrar, manager of residence halls, director of food services, library director, etc.) Breakouts by type of college and region of the country. Source: Higher Education Salaries, 1961-1962.
- 1962-1963. Higher Education Salaries, 1962-1963.
- 1964-1965. Annual salaries of full-time faculty members by academic rank and by public or private institution
Communications industry wages
Wages and earnings for switchboard operators, telephone linemen, telephone repairmen, Western Union employees, bicycle messengers, and clerical staff of all kinds in the telephone and telegraph industries.
- 1961 (Bulletin 1343)
- 1963 (Bulletin 1426)
- 1964 (Bulletin 1467)
- 1965 (Bulletin 1521)
- 1966 (Bulletin 1582)
- 1967 (Bulletin 1615)
- 1968 (Bulletin 1662)
- 1969 (Bulletin 1696)
Construction and building union wages
Union wages for asbestos workers, bricklayers, carpenters, millwrights, electricians (inside wiremen), elevator constructors, engineers, operators of cranes, derricks, tractors, rollers, piledrivers and other machinery, mosaic workers, painters, paperhangers, plasterers, plumbers, roofers, sheet-metal workers, stone masons, tile layers, etc. in a few dozen major cities for the years below. For further discussion on earnings for construction worker jobs, we also recommend the BLS publication Compensation in the Construction Industry (1970). This book too provides lists of wages.
- 1959-1960 (52 cities)
- 1960-1961 (52 cities)
- 1961-1962 (53 cities)
- 1962-1963 (61 cities)
- 1963-1964 (68 cities)
- 1964-1965 (68 cities)
- 1966-1967 (68 cities)
- 1967-1968 (68 cities)
- 1968-1969 (68 cities)
Contract cleaning services job wages
Tells the pay for window washers, floor waxers, exterminators, and employees who cleaned buildings, both at night and during the day. Wage figures are broken out for men and women.
- Summer 1965 (Bulletin 1507)
- July 1968 (Bulletin 1644)
Crude petroleum and natural gas production industry wages
- August 1967 (Bulletin 1566)
Bar and restaurant job wages and earnings
Earnings data for bartenders, waiters and waitresses, dishwashers and here, along with additional wage information for employees who did not receive tips.
- October 1966 and April 1967 (Bulletin 1588)
Department stores - employee earnings
- 1961-1966. This source also gives wage data for workers in dime stores.
Educational institutions - wages for non-teaching jobs
Wages for school bus drivers, school cafeteria workers, office clerical staff, maintenance workers, custodians, etc. Provides data by type of school, from elementary school through college, both public and private.
- October 1968 and March 1969 (Bulletin 1671)
Electric and gas utilities job wages
- October-November 1967 (Bulletin 1614)
Farm labor wages, 1930-present
- The periodical Farm Labor has been in publication for nearly 90 years. It was originally published monthly, and then became a quarterly. Wages expressed in dollars can be found in every issue, it seems. After clicking on the Farm Labor link, scroll down the section titled "Previous Releases."
Firefighter salaries in New York state, by city
- 1969 data by city. Scroll forward in this source to see all listed cities.
Food stores (retail) employee earnings
- 1961-1966 volumes show collective data for all non-supervisory employees in grocery and food stores. Does not break out by job title, but it does show range of wages by size of store, etc. Taken from the Bulletin of the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Foundries (nonferrous) job wages
- June-July 1965 (Bulletin 1498)
Foundries, iron and steel job wages
- November 1967 (Bulletin 1626)
Furniture stores, home furnishings and household appliance retail stores - employee earnings
- 1961-1966
Government, city - Average salaries for employees in cities over 10,000 population
- The Municipal Yearbook tells average salaries broken out by size of city for occupations including mayor, city clerk, city auditor, city treasurer, engineer, administrators in public works and city streets, fire chief and police chief, personnel officers, city attorneys, health officers, parks and recreation directors, librarians, superintendent of schools and more. This source is under copyright and not freely available online but we would be happy to look up any figures for you. Simply use the contact links on this page to make your request.
Hardware stores, building materials and farm equipment dealers (retail) - employee earnings
- 1961-1966
Health industry
- Tells salaries and wages for jobs in hospitals, including registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, nursing aides, dieticians, physical therapists, x-ray technicians, medical records librarians, medical social workers, and more, plus many non-medical jobs such as kitchen workers, dishwashers, maids and housekeepers, washer women and laundry personnel, etc. Mens’ and womens’ pay are listed separately, and breakouts provided for hospital employment in various U.S. cities.
  - July 1966 (Bulletin 1553)
  - March 1969 (Bulletin 1688)
- Medical personnel - income of physicians, dentists and other health workers
  - 1939-1976. Median net income of office-based non-salaried physicians, dentists and male professional workers in health professions. Covers 1963, 1965 and 1967.
- Salaries of dental personnel in state health departments. Issued for 1962 and 1965.
- Pharmacists' earnings in 1961. Source: Health Manpower Source Book (U. S. Dept of Heatlh, Education and Welfare)
- Sanitarians' salary in 1962. Source: Health Manpower Source Book
- Medical social workers' median annual salary in 1960 for those working in hospitals, independent clinics and other health programs. See additional salary data broken out by type of program. Source: Health Manpower Source Book
Hotel and motel job wages
Tells wages, hours and earnings for non-supervisory employees only, but breaks out by tipped and non-tipped personnel in motels, tourist courts and resorts. Listed occupations include bellmen, chambermaids, waiters, waitresses.
- October 1966 and April 1967 (Bulletin 1587)
Iron industries, basic
Wages for employees working in steel mills, foundries, etc.
- September 1967 (Bulletin 1602)
Laundry and cleaning services
- Mid-1966 (Bulletin 1544)
- April 1967 and April 1968 (Bulletin 1645)
Leather Tanning and Finishing
- January 1968 (Bulletin 1618)
Manufacturing
- See box below for manufacturing wages by industry.
Motion Picture Theaters
Wages and earnings for box office cashiers, ushers, ticket takers, concession attendants, movie projectionists, janitors, both for drive-in theaters and conventional theaters. Wage data is broken out by region of the country and in metro areas.
- April 1966 (Bulletin 1542)
Nursing Homes and Related Facilities
Shows earnings data for registered nurses, licensed practical nurses (LPNs), nurse aides, kitchen workers, cooks, maids, porters, dieticians, etc. in nursing homes.
- April 1965 (Bulletin 1492)
- October 1967 and April 1968 (Bulletin 1638)
Paper industry wages
- Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills
  - January 1962 (Bulletin 1341)
Petroleum refining industry wages
- December 1965 (Bulletin 1526)
Printing trades - Union wages and hours
Covers wages for bindery workers, bookbinders, mailers, compositors, electrotypers, machinists, photoengravers, press assistants, pressmen, lithography artists, cameramen, lithography platemakers, and newspaper work (day and night).
- 1960-1961
- 1962-1963
- 1964-1965
- 1965-1966
- 1966-1967
- 1967-1968
- 1968-1969
Retail trade, employee hours and earnings
Includes breakouts for different types of retail stores (hardware stores, dime stores, grocery stores, household appliance stores, furniture stores, shoe stores, drug stores, gasoline service stations, clothing stores, car dealerships, etc.) as well as breakouts for men and women employees and for size of city.
- 1961
- 1962
- 1965
- 1966
Sawmills and planing mills job wages
- October 1965 (Bulletin 1519)
- October 1969 (Bulletin 1694)
Social workers' median annual salaries
- 1960 data reported in the Health Manpower Source Book, U.S, Dept of Health, Education and Welfare
Steel industry wages
- Steel, Fabricated Structural
  - October-November 1964 (Bulletin 1463)
  - October 1969 (Bulletin 1695)
- Steel industry, basic
  Wages for employees working in steel mills, foundries, etc.
  - September 1967 (Bulletin 1602)
Telephone company workers
Occupations included telephone operators, telephone installation and maintenance employees, clerical staff, etc.
- Wage data from 1969 in a Federal Communications Commission publication
Sawmilling [and Logging] - West Coast
Shows earnings of loggers, lumber stackers, sawmill workers and other occupations within the lumber industry such as truck drivers, engineers, bulldozer operators, mechanics, repairmen for heavy equipment, etc. Gives earning by region and forest type.
- June 1964 (Bulletin 1455)
- October 1969 (Bulletin 1704)
Transit (local) - Union wages and hours
Wages for bus drivers, trolley, cable car "gripmen" and conductors (in San Francisco), subway and elevated train operators, platform workers, and other jobs. Specifically names bus and coach companies in various cities and tells the wages for personnel with various levels of experience.
- 1960
- 1961
- 1963
- 1964
- 1966
- 1967
- 1968
- 1969
Truck drivers and helpers - Union wages and hours
Shows earnings for truckers and truck drivers, along with workers who did not drive but helped with loading and unloading. Breakouts for type of business served, for example, department stores, breweries, moving companies, furniture delivery, appliance delivery, etc. Includes breakouts for cities with 500,000 or more population.
- 1960-1968
Variety stores, limited price - employee earnings
- 1961-1966 It seems this source would tell wages for stores like Woolworth's or "dime stores" also known as "Five and dime" or "five and ten cent" stores. The source also gives wage data for employees in department stores.
Veterinarians' pay - 1960
- Government figures are quoted in the book Careers in Veterinary Medicine privately published in 1963; see page 16.
- Pay rates for veterinarians working in the U.S. Agricultural Research Service were listed in a 1961 career opportunities brochure.

WAGES in MANUFACTURING, 1960s -- General sources

See tabs above for specific industries

Employee earnings in manufacturing industries, 1954-2007
Select any year from 1954-2007; tables of contents will appear for each issue. Look for tables describing EARNINGS expressed in "current dollars." Mostly covers jobs in manufacturing, industry and production. Note that earnings data for states and major cities are also available in these reports.
Manufacturing and industry jobs - Hours and earnings
This publication "Employment, Hours, and Earnings, United States, 1909-90" shows average hourly or weekly wages in both "current" and "constant" (1982) dollars. Data is listed by industry and broken out by sex, but not by occupation. Volume I lists wages for goods-producing industries; Volume II for service industries. Link for Volume II

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Source: Employment, Hours, and Earnings, United States, 1909-90 : Bulletin of the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, No. 2370 : Volume I
Manufacturing job wages reported by the month, 1939-1968
Reports for both durable and non-durable goods. The non-durable category was dominated by the apparel manufacturing industry (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Bulletin no. 1616).

WAGES in CIGAR and CIGARETTE MANUFACTURING, 1960s

See tabs above for additional industries

Unless noted otherwise, the following bulletins are Industry Wage Surveys from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Bulletin series.

Cigar manufacturing job wages
Wages for cigar makers, cigar packers, etc.
- April-May 1964 (Bulletin 1436)
- March 1967 (Bulletin 1581)
Cigarette manufacturing wages
In addition to showing earnings for factory workers who produced cigarettes, the wages for truckers, machinists, electricians, carpenters, custodians who worked in this industry are also displayed.
- July- August 1965 (Bulletin 1472)

WAGES in CLOTHING MANUFACTURING, 1960s

See tabs above for additional industries

Unless noted otherwise, the following bulletins are Industry Wage Surveys from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Bulletin series.

Clothing and footwear manufacture - Hours, wages and earnings
Employees who sewed clothing could be paid wages by the hour, and could receive additional incentive based on a piecework model. Many garment workers were unionized. The following reports tell hours, wages and earnings for employees in these industries.
- Footwear
  - April 1965 (Bulletin 1503)
  - March 1968 (Bulletin 1634)
- Hosiery
  - September-October 1964 (Bulletin 1456)
- Men’s and Boys’ Shirts (Except Work Shirts) and Nightwear
  - April-June 1964 (Bulletin 1457)
  - October 1968 (Bulletin 1659)
- Men’s and Boys’ Suits and Coats
  - April 1967 (Bulletin 1594)
- Women’s and Misses’ Coats and Suits
  - August 1965 (Bulletin 1508)
- Women’s and Misses’ Dresses
  - March 1966 (Bulletin 1538)
  - August 1968 (Bulletin 1649)
- Work Clothing (manufacture of overalls, coveralls, dungarees, work shirts and work pants)
  - May-June 1964 (Bulletin 1440)
  - February 1968 (Bulletin 1624)

WAGES in FERTILIZER MANUFACTURING, 1960s

See tabs above for additional industries

Unless noted otherwise, the following bulletins are Industry Wage Surveys from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Bulletin series.

Fertilizer manufacturing industry wages
- March-April 1966 (Bulletin 1531)

WAGES in FOOD MANUFACTURING, 1960s

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Food production job wages
- Candy and other confectionery products
  Wages for candymakers, machinists, hand dippers, wrapping machine operators, etc.
  - September 1965 (Bulletin 1520)
- Dairy
  Wages for milkmen, dairy workers, delivery truck drivers, etc.
  - September-October 1964 (Bulletin 1464)
- Flour and other grain mill products
  - February 1967 (Bulletin 1576)
- Meat products
  - January 1969 (Bulletin 1677)

WAGES in FURNITURE MANUFACTURING, 1960s

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Wood household furniture factory job wages
Though carpenters are not listed as such, this document tells the rate of pay for all typical occupations in wood furniture factories, from gluers to assemblers to hand sanders.
- May-June 1965 (Bulletin 1496)
- October 1968 (Bulletin 1651)

WAGES in INDUSTRIAL CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING, 1960s

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Industrial chemicals
- November 1965 (Bulletin 1529)

WAGES in MACHINERY MANUFACTURING, 1960s

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Machinery Manufacturing
- April-June 1965 (Bulletin 1476)
- September-November 1968 (Bulletin 1664)

WAGES in MOTOR-VEHICLE MANUFACTURING, 1960s

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Motor Vehicles and Parts
- April 1969 (Bulletin 1679)

WAGES in PAINT and VARNISH MANUFACTURING, 1960s

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Paints and varnish factory job wages
- November 1965 (Bulletin 1524)

WAGES in PAPER PRODUCT MANUFACTURING, 1960s

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Paper products industry wages
- Paperboard Containers and Boxes
  - November 1964 (Bulletin 1478)

WAGES in PLASTIC PRODUCT MANUFACTURING, 1960s

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Plastic product manufacture job wages
Wages for factory workers in the plastics industry.
- June 1964 (Bulletin 1439)
- August 1969 (Bulletin 1690)

WAGES in STRUCTURAL CLAY MANUFACTURING, 1960s

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Structural clay products industry wages
- July-August 1964 (Bulletin 1459)
- September 1969 (Bulletin 1697)

WAGES in TEXTILE MANUFACTURING, 1960s

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Textile and fiber industry wages
- Cotton Textiles
  - September 1965 (Bulletin 1506)
- Synthetic Fibers
  - February-April 1966 (Bulletin 1540)
- Synthetic Textiles
  - September 1965 (Bulletin 1509)
- Textile Dyeing and Finishing
  - Winter 1965-66 (Bulletin 1527)
- Wool Textiles
  - November 1966 (Bulletin 1551)

Wages in Foreign Countries - 1960s

Wage-Hour Standards in Foreign Countries
Narrative discusses some foreign countries' labor laws on wages, hours and related topics. Source: U.S. BLS Bulletin, No. 1610

Prices in the United States, 1960-1969

Food and Drink
Clothing and Footwear
Merchandise and Household Items
Housing and Utilities
Health Care
Services
Travel and Transportation
Miscellaneous
College Education

PRICES for FOOD and DRINK, 1960s

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Average retail price of selected foods, 1940-1967
Simple, single-page table shows retail price in cents. Lists fruits, vegetables, meats, eggs, milk, ice cream, butter, sugar, coffee, grape jelly, cola drink, canned peas, etc. Data is provided for the years 1940, 1950, 1955, 1960, 1962-1967.
Retail Food Prices by cities, 1963-1978
For those wanting detailed food prices by place, this source provides breakouts for 20 American cities. After selecting a report from the chronological list, it may be necessary to use the clockwise rotation tool in Hathi Trust for best viewing.
Average retail food prices reported annually from 1890-1970
This one-page table shows the average retail prices for bread, milk, eggs, meats, fruits, vegetables, coffee, beans, sugar, margarine, etc. each year from 1890-1970. Data collection took place in about 30-60 U.S. cities. Jump to page 193 of this resource for an excellent explanation of the historical table and the methodology of data collection.
Restaurant food and drink prices, 1960s
Site has over 700 scanned restaurant menus from the 1960-1969 decade. This is not a government resource but it can be useful for spot-checking prices for specific food or beverages at restaurants.
Beer, wine and liquor retail prices - 1966
Average retail price for a 6-pack of beer, a fifth gallon of liquor, and a fifth gallon of wine. Shows prices in prices in New York City, Washington DC, Dallas, Chicago, San Francisco and also the nationwide average.
Average grocery prices paid by farmers, 1957-1966
Table shows the prices paid for groceries in rural areas rather than big cities.
Food prices, 1947-1964
Lists retail prices for many food staples and food products for each year from 1947-1964. It also shows how much of the purchase price went to farmers. The extensive table spans pages 14-45 in this source.
Food costs: farm prices. A Compilation of information relating to agriculture
The price of some grocery items are listed in this congressional publication (dates ranging from the 1940s through 1969) but the primary purpose of this report is to show how little money farmers were able to earn in their agricultural pursuits, compared to retail prices for food products.

PRICES for CLOTHING and FOOTWEAR, 1960s

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Clothing and shoe prices in major U.S. cities - 1966
Shows average retail prices for selected items including breakouts for prices in New York City, Washington DC, Dallas, Chicago, San Francisco in addition to a nationwide average. Source: City Worker's Family Budget Pricing, Procedures, Specifications, and Average Prices: Autumn 1966.
- Men's clothing prices, 1966
  Average retail price of a topcoat, sweater, suit, dress slacks, dress shirt, work trousers, work shirt, underwear (undershorts and undershirt), pajamas, socks, street shoes, work shoes, rain boots (called “dress rubbers”) and felt hat.
- Women's apparel prices, 1966
  Average price for a heavyweight coat, car coat, sweater, street dress, house dress, blouse, slacks, slip, girdle, brassiere, panties, nightgown, pajamas, nylon hose, street shoes, casual shoes, house slippers, hat and gloves.
- Boy’s clothing prices, 1966
  Average price for a boy’s sport coat, sweater, all purpose coat, slacks, dungarees, sport shirt, undershorts, socks, street shoes and sneakers.
- Girl's apparel prices, 1966
  Average price for a heavy coat, raincoat, sweater, dress, skirt, blouse, slip, panties, robe, anklets, street shoes and boots.
Clothing and shoe prices paid by farmers, 1957-1966
Provides average retail prices paid by farming families for men's, women's, boy's and girl's clothing and shoes.

PRICES for MERCHANDISE and HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, 1960s

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City Worker's Family Budget Pricing ... 1966
Shows breakouts for prices in New York City, Washington DC, Dallas, Chicago, San Francisco in addition to a nationwide average. Source: Bulletin of the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, No. 1570-3.
- Household linens, curtains, rugs etc. prices, 1966
  Average retail price of sheets, pillows and pillow cases, blankets, bedspreads, bath towels, curtains, draperies and a room-size rug.
- Furniture prices, 1966
  Average retail prices for a living room suite, cocktail table, dual-purpose sofa, bedroom suite including bed and dresser, bedsprings (mattress) and dining room table and chairs.
- Electrical appliance prices, 1966
  Average retail prices for a vacuum cleaner, clothes washing machine, toaster, iron, refrigerator and gas or electric range.
- Housewares and cleaning supplies prices, 1966
  Average retail prices for a carpet sweeper, a set of dishes, table lamp, light bulbs, a box of laundry soap, detergent, spray starch, liquid bleach, floor wax, scouring powder, air freshener, paper napkins and toilet tissue.
- Personal grooming products prices, 1966
  Retail price of toothpaste, shaving cream, shampoo, soap, tissues (like Kleenex), a home hair permanent kit and a box of women’s sanitary napkins.
- Newspaper, radio, phonograph, record album and TV prices, 1966
  Average price for a subscription to the local newspaper. Average retail prices for radios, television sets and TV repair, records and phonograph players
Common household item prices paid by farmers, 1957-1966
Tables show the average retail prices paid by farmers for household electrical items such as televisions, refrigerators, home freezers, air conditioners, washing machines and clothes dryers, toasters, irons, stoves, electric window fans and gas ranges.
Mail order catalogs for Christmas, 1960s
This link leads to WishbookWeb.com, a site that displays complete, historic mail order catalogs in color and offers keyword searching in the full text. Find retail prices for clothing, jewelry, toys, household decor and furnishings, gift items and other merchandise selected for inclusion in Christmas catalogs. Retailers include Sears, JCPenney, and FAO Schwarz.

HOUSING and UTILITY COSTS, 1960s

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Median gross rent by state, 1940-2000
Gross rent is defined as "the monthly amount of rent plus the estimated average monthly cost of utilities (electricity, gas, water and sewer) and fuels (oil, coal, kerosene, wood, etc.). This source shows data by state and for the U.S. as a whole. Source: U.S. Census of Housing, choose unadjusted figures. Table displays best in Chrome.
Rental and homeownership costs by metro area, 1966
Table shows annual rental costs including water, heat, light, cooking fuel and refrigeration. In the same table, homeownership costs show the estimated purchase price of houses in 1961-1962, the average mortgage payment and annual property taxes.
Monthly rent - 1940, 1950, 1960
Table shows the % of households paying monthly rent less than $20, over $120, and in grouped categories in between. These are simple nationwide figures.
Monthly rent by renter's occupation and sex - 1960
Table 35 of this 1960 Census report shows median rent paid by males (with and without occupational breakouts) beginning on page 503; then median rent paid by females with same breakouts starting on page 505. HOW TO FIND IT: Click on the link above and scroll down. Click on the pdf for Tables 32-37. Inside that pdf, advance toTable 35 or jump to page 60 of the pdf (corresponds to book page 305.)
Median home values by state, 1940-2000
Median home values for states and for the U.S. as a whole. Source: U.S. Census of Housing, choose unadjusted figures. The table displays best in Chrome.
New home sale prices - 1963-2011
For those who want a simple figure which does not take into account number of rooms, square footage or home location, this U.S. Census Bureau chart shows the average and median selling price of only NEW homes (not older homes), reported monthly back to January 1963. For greater detail on sales of newly built homes up through 1985, see the Census Bureau's Construction Reports series "Sales of New One Family Homes"
Farm real estate values in Missouri, Illinois and Iowa, 1912-2018
Shows average value per acre (statewide) for farm real estate including both land and buildings. Table shows price per acre for each year from 1912 to 2018. Compares the figures to the average for all other states.
Telephone service (residential line) - Monthly cost
After clicking into this source, look at the bottom of page 19. It shows the average prices in New York City, Washington DC, Dallas, Chicago and San Francisco in addition to the nationwide average.
Average monthly expenditure for electricity, gas, fuel oil, water, sewer - 1966
In selected metro areas.
Electric bills, residential 1959-1988
Shows dollar amount of typical electric bills for residential as well as commercial and industrial customers.

HEALTHCARE COSTS, 1960s

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Medical / health care prices - 1966
Average price of a visit to a medical doctor (physician), and of a house call by a doctor. Average cost of a hospital stay. Prices for dental services including fillings, tooth extraction and teeth cleaning. Cost for an eye examination and eyeglasses.
Hospitalization, cost per day in 1960, 1963, 1966, and 1969
For the cost per day to stay in a hospital, see column labeled "current dollars," as that refers to the dollar cost at the time. Compares the cost of a hospital stay from 1950 to 1976. See page 31 for a chart showing how much of this cost was paid by insurance.
Treatment of selected medical conditions - Average cost in 1964 and 1971
Table shows average cost to receive maternity care, get treated for appendicitis, breast cancer, heart attack (myocardial infarction), pneumonia, and duodenal ulcer. Also shows the average cost for a child to be treated for a forearm fracture or an ear infection (otitis media). Also shows average length of hospital stay for relevant conditions.

PRICES for SERVICES, 1960s

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Price of a haircut - 1966
Average price of a men’s and boy’s haircut. Price of a women’s haircut, permanent wave and for shampoo and style service. Also shows the price of an at-home hair permanent kit. Data shown for five major U.S. cities as well as a nationwide average.
Funeral cost in 1964
See average cost of a funeral director's services including use of facility and casket in this congressional hearing, Antitrust aspects of the funeral industry. Casket costs are also listed by state.
Cost to mail a letter or postcard, 1863-present
Source: the Historian of the U.S. Postal Service.

PRICES for TRAVEL and TRANSPORTATION, 1960s

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New car prices in the 1960s according to NADA
Manufacturer suggested retail prices (MSRP) for 1960s cars and trucks are available through the NADA website. Choose a make, year, and body type. Select a car then enter any zip code (it makes no difference). Click "Get Base Values" to see the original suggested retail price.
Price of gasoline, 1949-2011
"Nominal price" was the price paid by the consumer at the time of the transaction. This table shows the nominal price of leaded regular gasoline from 1949-1990. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Price of gasoline and car mechanic services in cities - 1966
Average retail price for a gallon of gasoline, a quart of motor oil, a tire, car battery, chassis lubrication, motor tune-up, front end alignment and brakes relined.
Gasoline prices paid by farmers, reported by state - 1960

Farmers paid on average 31 or 32 cents per gallon for gasoline in 1960
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Average price paid by farmers for regular gasoline at the filling station, by the gallon. Provides state breakouts and a nationwide average. On the following pages in this source, find prices for motor oil, diesel fuel, tires and inner tubes. This is all in Table #62, "Motor Supplies" beginning on page 108 of the source.
Gasoline, tractor fuel and oil prices paid by farmers, 1951 and 1961
Source: congressional hearing titled Farm Cost-Price Squeeze, 1961.
Cost to travel to Europe, ca. 1960
This tourist publication shows costs to take a ship from the U.S. to various ports in Europe.

MISCELLANEOUS PRICES, 1960s

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Ticket price for a movie admission - 1966
Tells average price for an adult or child's ticket to see a motion picture in New York City, Washington DC, Dallas, Chicago and San Francisco, and also shows the nationwide average.
Price of cigarettes, cigars and pipe tobacco - 1966
City prices for cigarettes by the carton, for single cigars, and for pipe tobacco by the ounce.
Tractor and farm equipment prices, 1960
Prices of cultivators, planters, disk harrows, etc. and tractors including brands such as John Deere, J. I. Case, Allis Chalmers along with prices for individual model numbers are in tables on pages 147 to 149.
Price of gold per ounce, 1968-1998
Annual data for 1968-1998 plus narrative information on historical gold prices back to the 1700s. Tells the eras in which "a man could buy a fine suit of clothes" with one ounce of gold. Source: U.S. Geological Survey publication, Metal prices in the United States through 1998

COST of a COLLEGE EDUCATION, 1960s

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Average college tuition and fees, 1961-1962
Average costs for for full-time undergraduate students in institutions of higher education, by region, and by type and control of institution (universities, liberal arts colleges, teacher colleges, theological schools, technical schools and professional schools.) Average room and board in dormitories is shown in the following page in the source.
Tuition, fees, room and board at each institution - 1962-1963
Gives rates for each and every institution of higher education in a long list. Includes junior colleges, universities, teacher colleges, theological colleges, technical colleges and professional schools. Chapter 2 covers tuition and fees and spans page 5-13 in this source. Chapter 3 covers room and board; it spans pages 14-17 in the source. Find similar data for the rest of the 1960s in other editions of this source.
Median college tuition, fees, room and board, 1963-1964
Shows data for junior colleges, universities, liberal arts colleges, teacher colleges, theological colleges, technical colleges and professional schools.

Consumer Expenditures and Cost of Living, 1960-1969

Three budgets for a retired couple in urban areas of the U.S., 1967
The Bureau of Labor Statistics calculated how much a retired couple would need to live in at three standards of living: low, medium and high. Budgets are broken out by how much the couple might need for food, clothes, medical care, transportation, and more. Detailed itemization for spending categories and cities begins on page 12. Be sure to read through sections describing how they arrived at figures. Of special interest might be the section on Medicare costs in 1967: a monthly premium of $3, a deductible of $40 for a hospital stay with insurance covering other hospital costs for the first 60 days.
Three standards of living for an urban family of four, 1967
Shows how much a family of four would need to spend on food, housing medical care, life insurance, personal income taxes, social security taxes and more. Detailed itemization for spending categories and cities begins on page 15.

Buying power of historic wages expressed in today's dollars

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Prices in foreign countries, 1960s

Prices and cost of living in foreign countries
Cost of a hotel stay, housing, price of house furnishings, electricity, telephone service or call from a phone booth, food, clothing, education, hospital stays, doctor and dentist visits, theater tickets, cigarettes, haircuts, laundry service, cost to hire domestic help such as cooks and gardeners, services such as shoe repair and tailoring, school tuition, transportation costs such as gasoline, automobile tires, spark plugs, licenses and insurance, fare to ride public transportation, postage rates and much more. Prices are expressed in American dollars or native currency as reported in these U.S. Dept of Commerce, Bureau of Foreign Commerce publications. Exchange rates are included. See list of country reports by publication date:
1960: Brazil, Iran, Mexico, Netherlands, Turkey.
1961: Argentina, Belgium, Costa Rica, France, Haiti, Hong Kong, Paraguay, Switzerland, Thailand.
1962: Brazil, Nicaragua, Peru, Rhodesia (Federation of) and Nyasaland, United Kingdom, Venezuela.
Rail and air passenger fares in Europe, ca. 1960
Chart from a guidebook shows the price of train tickets between London, Munich, Paris, Copenhagen, Rome, Madrid and many other cities. There is also a chart showing airfares between many of the same cities. Source: The Budget Guide to Europe published in New Jersey in 1961.
Hotel rooms, restaurant meals, entertainment prices, etc. by European country, ca. 1960
Use the table of contents in this American tourist guidebook to find the page number for each country. Each section will show hotel rates and other typical prices for tourists visiting that area.
Prices to tour Scandinavian countries, 1962
This Complete Reference Guide to Scandinavia: Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland and their Islands was published in 1962 by Pan American Airways. Recommended to use the Table of Contents to jump quickly to a chapter or page.

Prices and Wages by Decade: 1960-1969

Wages in the United States, 1960-1969

Wages by location for selected occupations, 1960-1969

Wages for occupations by industry, 1960-1969

Manufacturing Wages, 1960-1969

Wages in Foreign Countries - 1960s

Prices in the United States, 1960-1969

Consumer Expenditures and Cost of Living, 1960-1969

Buying power of historic wages expressed in today's dollars

Prices in foreign countries, 1960s

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