2024 SALARY SURVEY Please Answer the Following 27 Questions. Question Title * 1. What is your gender? Female Male Question Title * 2. How old are you? 24 or younger 25-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60 or older Question Title * 3. In which region of the United States do you live? 1. New England (Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut) 2. Middle Atlantic (New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania) 3. East North Central (Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin) 4. West North Central (Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas) 5. South Atlantic (Delaware, Maryland, District of Columbia, Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida) 6. East South Central (Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi) 7. West South Central (Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas) 8. Mountain (Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, Nevada) 9. Pacific (Washington, Oregon, California, Alaska, Hawaii) 10. I do not live in the United States Question Title * 4. How many years have you worked in the fluid power industry? Less than 1 year 2-4 years 5-7 years 8-10 years 11-15 years 16-20 years 21-25 years 26 or more years Question Title * 5. Which of the following best describe your job? Engineer Mechanic Specialist Sales Technician Assistant Executive Other (please specify) Question Title * 6. How long have you worked for your current employer? 0-4 years 5-7 years 8-10 years 11-15 years 16-20 years 21-25 years 26 or more years Question Title * 7. What is Your Job Title Question Title * 8. How many employees work at your company? 1-24 25-49 50-99 100-299 300-499 500-999 1,000 or more Question Title * 9. How many employees report to you? None 1-5 6-10 11-25 26-49 50-99 100 or more Question Title * 10. What is the highest formal education you have received? High school or equivalent Some college Associate's degree Bachelor's degree Master's degree Doctor's degree Question Title * 11. How Many Years have you been out of School? 0-2 3-5 6-10 11-20 21+ Question Title * 12. What is your current salary? Less than $30,000 $30,000-$39,999 $40,000-$49,999 $50,000-$59,999 $60,000-$69,999 $70,000-$79,999 $80,000-$89,999 $90,000-$99,999 $100,000-$199,999 $200,000 or more Question Title * 13. Do you think you're compensated fairly? Yes No Question Title * 14. Do you think your job is secure? Yes No Question Title * 15. How would you describe your company operations? Local Regional National International Question Title * 16. What is your company's primary business in the Fluid Power Industry? Manufacturing Distribution Education OEM Consumer Other Question Title * 17. Do you hold an IFPS certification? Yes No Question Title * 18. What IFPS certifications have you earned? CFPA- Certified Fluid Power Associate CFPAI - Certified Fluid Power Accredited Instructor CFPAJPP - Certified Fluid Power Authorized Job Performance Proctor CFPAJPPCC - Certified Fluid Power Authorized Job Performance Proctor Connector & Conductor CFPE - Certified Fluid Power Engineer CFPS - Certified Fluid Power Specialist CFPHS - Certified Fluid Power Hydraulic Specialist CFPPS - Certified Fluid Power Pneumatic Specialist CFPECS - Certified Fluid Power Electronic Controls Specialist CFPMT - Certified Fluid Power Master Technician CFPIHT - Certified Fluid Power Industrial Hydraulic Technician CFPMHT - Certified Fluid Power Mobile Hydraulic Technician CFPPT - Certified Fluid Power Pneumatic Technician CFPMM - Certified Fluid Power Master Mechanic CFPIHM - Certified Fluid Power Industrial Hydraulic Mechanic CFPMHM - Certified Fluid Power Mobile Hydraulic Mechanic CFPPM - Certified Fluid Power Pneumatic Mechanic CFPMIH - Certified Fluid Power Master of Industrial Hydraulics CFPMMH - Certified Fluid Power Master of Mobile Hydraulics CFPMIP - Certified Fluid Power Master of Industrial Pneumatics CFPCC - Certified Fluid Power Connector & Conductor CFPSD - Fluid Power System Designer I do not hold any IFPS certification Question Title * 19. Did you receive additional compensation after obtaining your IFPS certification? Yes No I do not hold a certification so I'm not sure Question Title * 20. How do you feel IFPS certification has supported you in the fluid power industry? Significant impact on salary and/or job position Slight impact on salary and/or job position No effect on salary and/or job position I do not hold a certification so I'm not sure Question Title * 21. Which of the following benefits does your company offer? 401K Profit sharing Bonus Commission Paid overtime Paid maternity/paternity/adoption leave Paid holidays Paid vacation and sick days Medical insurance Childcare (allowance or facilities) Flexible work scheduling Educational assistance for employees None of the above Question Title * 22. Do you have a hybrid work schedule? Yes, I work some days from home No, I work in our offices Question Title * 23. If Yes, how many days per week do you work from home? 1 Day / Week 2 Days / Week 3 Days / Week 4 Days / Week 5 Days / Week Question Title * 24. On average, how many hours of overtime do you work per week? None 1 - 8 hours 9 - 16 hours 17 - 24 hours 25 hours or more Question Title * 25. Are you represented by a union? Yes No Question Title * 26. What percentage raise did you receive, or do you expect to receive, this year? No raise 1-2 percent 2-3 percent 3-4 percent 4-5 percent 5 percent or greater Question Title * 27. Are you satisfied with your job? Very satisfied Satisfied Somewhat satisfied Dissatisfied Done