<HTML>In a message dated 5/22/02 9:20:06 PM !!!First Boot!!!, jtanner@mozart.music.sc.edu writes: <BLOCKQUOTE TYPE=CITE style="BORDER-LEFT: #0000ff 2px solid; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 5px">So then, what is the best method for establishing the salary of an institutional piano technician? </BLOCKQUOTE> Jeff:  et all Arguing that "unskilled" workers in the private sector make more money than 'government workers" is as old as the government itself. Teachers with Masters and 30 years experience make less than automobile manufacturer assembly line workers with 5 years of experience. My point was that if our profession wants to be treated as fairly as possible, we have to look at the pay scale at the institution for which we are going to work. If a professional staff member, one who is not teaching, but is considered highly trained, even with a degree, is making x number of dollars, then that is what a piano technician should get paid. We should not be lumped in with secretaries or maintenance people. Wim</HTML>