Here's what's inside:
The headline numbers. The median posted salary on our board compared to the regional average salary, plus the industries that employ the most people here vs. the industries that pay the most.
A Cape you don't hear much about. Our postings skew heavily year-round: 86% are year-round positions and 81% are full-time, with only about 10% in clearly tourism-related fields. That's a different picture than the seasonal economy the Cape is known for.
Tools, not just numbers. WORK also includes an essay on negotiation from CCYP board member Kristi Dolbec, director of HR at Latham Centers; low-pressure scripts for talking with coworkers about pay; a breakdown of total compensation beyond salary; Know Your Rights contacts; and a guide to local career resources.
You deserve to know what a job pays before you walk into an interview, and to ask for more without feeling like you're doing something wrong. Use this data to get a feel for local ranges before you apply. Use the scripts to start the conversation.
The Cape and Islands deserve a workforce that can afford to stay. You deserve a career worth staying for. Those aren't separate problems. Let's work on them together.
WORK is a CCYP publication, shaped by our Leadership & Professional Advancement Committee. This edition had many contributors. The cover photo of a local fisherwoman was created by Joe Navas. Photos throughout were created by Michael Zalewski. Other contributors include Christin Marshall of CapeTide, Misty Niemeyer of AmeriCorps Cape Cod, Annisha Romney of Nauset Rental, and Brandon Simmons of Cape Cod Community College. Thank you all!