Using the quote like that makes it sound like a state employee doing the same job as a private employee will get paid 35% more, but that is far from the truth.
Different people doing different jobs get paid differently, that's about all those statistics say.
It's probably hard to compare, but look at clerical job openings (something that requires no college degree) at a university or public agency office with those in the private sector.
Maybe comparable jobs aren't always 35% higher, but I think you'll find they are consistently higher
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Using the quote like that makes it sound like a state employee doing the same job as a private employee will get paid 35% more, but that is far from the truth.
Different people doing different jobs get paid differently, that's about all those statistics say.
".. but that is far from the truth."
Are you sure it's far from the truth?
It's probably hard to compare, but look at clerical job openings (something that requires no college degree) at a university or public agency office with those in the private sector.
Maybe comparable jobs aren't always 35% higher, but I think you'll find they are consistently higher