Table 3 - Market Analysis
<br />When compared with similar positions at the local level, many salaries at Orono are lower than the municipalities surveyed while only
<br />a few remain higher.
<br />• Minimum salary for positions in Orono are, on average, $5,869 below market.
<br />• Median salary for positions in Orono are, on average, $4,442 below market.
<br />• Maximum salaries for positions in Orono are, on average, $3,014 below market.
<br />Again, it is important to note that the last compensation analysis was completed in 2007. Cost of living adjustments have been made
<br />to adjust the original scale to reflect market conditions, however, those adjustments may not have kept pace with market trends.
<br />Additionally, responsibilities and minimum qualifications for a number of roles have changed significantly. Several positions require
<br />municipal government experience. Given the current state of the municipal employee pool and the significant amount of retirements
<br />expected in local government in years to come, we encourage the City to consider the competitiveness of its compensation plan and
<br />the ability to attract and retain qualified employees.
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<br />Administrative Assistant
<br />$ 40,371.88
<br />19%
<br />1 $45,431.55
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<br />$ 50,491.21
<br />11%
<br />City Administrator
<br />91,052.65
<br />6%
<br />101,869.76
<br />2%
<br />112,686.88
<br />-1%
<br />City Clerk
<br />56,406.82
<br />260/.
<br />62,487.21
<br />20%
<br />68,567.60
<br />15%
<br />Accountant
<br />49,448.25
<br />-2%
<br />55,384.94
<br />-6%
<br />61,321.64
<br />-90/.
<br />Finance Director
<br />77,923.96
<br />8%
<br />87,621.63
<br />4%
<br />97,319.30
<br />1%
<br />IT Technician
<br />53,435.20
<br />20%
<br />58,146.40
<br />12%
<br />62,857.60
<br />6%
<br />Payroll/utilityPayroll/utility Bffliniz Clerk
<br />41,148.69
<br />8%
<br />46,536.78
<br />5%
<br />51,924.87
<br />2%
<br />Administrative Assistant
<br />40,371.88
<br />19%
<br />45,431.55
<br />14%
<br />50,491.21
<br />11%
<br />Budding Official
<br />63,061.36
<br />9%
<br />70,440.58
<br />5%
<br />77,819.80
<br />1%
<br />City Planner
<br />57,531.73
<br />14%
<br />65,525.07
<br />11%
<br />73,518.40
<br />9%
<br />Community Development Director
<br />80,792.30
<br />21%
<br />90,194.23
<br />15%
<br />99,596.15
<br />12%
<br />Planning Assistant
<br />43,804.80
<br />11%
<br />52,769.60
<br />14%
<br />61,734.40
<br />17%
<br />Senior Planner
<br />61,963.20
<br />70%
<br />69,700.80
<br />3%
<br />77,438.40
<br />1%
<br />Administrative Assistant
<br />40,371.88
<br />19%
<br />45,431.55
<br />14%
<br />50,491.21
<br />11%
<br />Police Chief
<br />77,950.22
<br />-1%
<br />88,244.03
<br />-4%
<br />98,537.83
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<br />Community Service Officer
<br />29,053.44
<br />2%
<br />31,888.96
<br />4%
<br />34 724.48
<br />-8%
<br />Deputy Chief
<br />61,725.21
<br />-80/.
<br />72,655.90
<br />-7%
<br />83,586.59
<br />-6%
<br />Office Manager
<br />57,271.30
<br />51%
<br />61,876.58
<br />40%
<br />66,481.87
<br />31%
<br />Maintenance Worker
<br />43,460.75
<br />10%
<br />49,724.22
<br />80/0
<br />55,987.68
<br />6%
<br />Public Works Director/Engineer
<br />72,746.23
<br />1%
<br />81931.75
<br />-3%
<br />91,117.26
<br />-5%
<br />Maintenance Supervisor
<br />62,504.00
<br />23%
<br />69,690.80
<br />18%
<br />76,877.60
<br />14%
<br />Maintenance Supervisor
<br />62,504.00
<br />23%
<br />1 69,690.80
<br />18%
<br />76,87260
<br />14%
<br />When compared with similar positions at the local level, many salaries at Orono are lower than the municipalities surveyed while only
<br />a few remain higher.
<br />• Minimum salary for positions in Orono are, on average, $5,869 below market.
<br />• Median salary for positions in Orono are, on average, $4,442 below market.
<br />• Maximum salaries for positions in Orono are, on average, $3,014 below market.
<br />Again, it is important to note that the last compensation analysis was completed in 2007. Cost of living adjustments have been made
<br />to adjust the original scale to reflect market conditions, however, those adjustments may not have kept pace with market trends.
<br />Additionally, responsibilities and minimum qualifications for a number of roles have changed significantly. Several positions require
<br />municipal government experience. Given the current state of the municipal employee pool and the significant amount of retirements
<br />expected in local government in years to come, we encourage the City to consider the competitiveness of its compensation plan and
<br />the ability to attract and retain qualified employees.
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