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2024 Industrial & Production Trades Survey

The Oshkosh Chamber has partnered with the Eau Claire Chamber of Commerce and MRA to commission an industry and production trades study.

Through the Oshkosh Chamber’s business and member retention efforts, along with results from our annual Business Outlook Survey, it is clear that labor availability, quality and retention are critical components to our business growth and development. It is apparent that companies need to make sure they are staying competitive in a time when it is difficult to recruit and retain employees. The Oshkosh Chamber wants to make sure you have the resources you need to succeed.

Data collected through this project is for all U.S. Markets, with the final report containing five state sections plus an overall section. With local, employer-matched, employer-reported pay data, you can be confident that your organization is making vital pay decisions based on solid, high-quality data that reflects the market in which you do business. The more organizations that participate, the more reliable and representative the results. This report covers industry and production trades.

What makes this opportunity different than others you’ve seen? Timely results at a low cost to your business. The Industrial & Production Trades Survey (the second of three available) is $195 to participate (normally $2,399), or $175 for participants in the previous Benchmark Compensation Survey. The results will be released to participants in July 2024.

If you are interested in participating, please click here. The survey is open now through April 12. Once the registration form is completed and payment is received, you will be emailed a link to participate.

Should you have any questions, please see the FAQs section below or contact Rob Kleman, President & CEO.

General Information

  • Questionnaire Available: Now
  • Survey Deadline: April 12
  • Data Effective: January 1st, 2024
  • Report Published: July
  • Full report valued at $2,399

Detailed Survey Information – Benchmark Compensation

The Industrial & Production Trades Survey focuses on 220 jobs spanning 20 job families, including:

  • Assembly
  • Finishing
  • Facilities
  • Manufacturing Automation
  • Shipping/Receiving
  • Transportation
  • Welding
  • …and more!

Executive questions in the survey are optional.

The data is collected for all U.S. Markets, with the final report containing five state sections (Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin) plus an overall section.

With local, employer-matched, employer-reported pay data, you can be confident that your organization is making vital pay decisions based on solid, high-quality data that reflects the market in which you do business. The more organizations that participate, the more reliable and representative the results!

All data is kept confidential in accordance with the U.S. Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission Anti-Trust Safety Guidelines. Data is only reported if there is a minimum of 5 participating organizations.

The Oshkosh Chamber can offer you this program through our partnership with the Eau Claire Chamber of Commerce in Wisconsin and MRA.
For more information or any questions, please get in touch with Rob Kleman at [email protected].

Purchase Industrial & Production Trades Survey Here

 

Survey FAQ

When do I receive a link to participate?

  • Links will be sent out 1-2 days after signup. If you have not received a link after 3 business days, please contact us right away.
  • Please also double-check your spam folder.

Why is my survey not being submitted?

  • Ensure the required questions have been answered
  • Ensure that the Compensation Input Form has been uploaded to the online survey. If it hasn’t been, you will need to save your completed Compensation Input Form. You can upload it to your online survey by clicking “Upload Compensation Input Form.” This can be found on any page of the online questionnaire. From there, click “Submit.”
  • If you are still having trouble, one of the survey professionals can assist at [email protected] or (800) 488-4845 extension 3508.

I have remote employees. What zip code do I use when reporting them?

  • Please report any employees who work remotely in the zip code of your organization’s central location.

Do I enter hourly or salaried wages?

  • You can enter the current hourly wage or annual salary, whichever rate is more manageable.

What if there is an open survey and I haven’t received an invitation?

  • Please contact us if you have not received information on an open survey or have questions about survey participation.

What is the advantage of having a third-party conduct Compensation survey?

  • Anti-trust guidelines counsel organizations to use a third party for Compensation Surveys. Because there are no vested interests, the focus is on reporting key metrics while protecting the confidentiality of all parties. Third parties also tend to be subject experts capable of providing a larger context and comparison for important insights.

Who conducts the surveys?

  • Founded in 1901, MRA is one of the largest employer associations in the country, serving 4,000 employers each year. Members range in size from small entrepreneurs to Fortune 50 companies and reflect the diversity of the industries in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, Ohio, Kentucky, and Wisconsin. MRA’s Survey and Business Research Department has been conducting surveys since 1901 and has a team of professionals with expertise in survey design, statistical analysis, compensation, and market research.

Can I share the results with other organizations?

  • MRA surveys are not to be used commercially or for any purpose other than those that pertain to the internal planning of the purchasing/participating organization. The surveys prohibit Copying and/or Sharing Surveys with Non-Participants.