Student Wage Chart

Student Wage Rates as of January 1, 2009

January 1, 2008 

Classification  Rate Range 
 Student Assistant 1  $ 7.95 - 9.50/hr 
 Student Assistant 2  $ 9.00 - 11.00/hr 
 Student Assistant 3  $10.50 - 12.50/hr 
 Student Assistant 4  $12.00 - 14.00/hr 
 Student Assistant 5 *  >$ 14.00/hr 
 *as approved by Employment Manager  Employers who wish to pay at a rate higher than posted above should contact Kyna Burgett in the Financial Aid Office at (541) 346-1173 or by e-mail at kmbacon@uoregon.edu

... Designated student crew leaders or lead workers may be paid an additional step.
... Eligibility for movement within a wage range should be established by the employer and based on length of service and/or job performance.


There are five levels of student employment recognizing various skill levels required to perform student jobs. If you need assistance in classifying student jobs please contact Kyna Burgett in the Financial Aid Office at (541) 346-1173 or by e-mail at kmbacon@uoregon.edu.

Student Assistant 1:
Performs basic, routine, non-complex work. Requires sufficient education and training to follow and understand new and existing instructions. May require a brief orientation period. Work is characterized by following simple well- established methods in the completion of tasks and may involve unskilled or semi-skilled work.

Student Assistant 2:
Performs specialized work or work of a more technical nature. Requires knowledge and application of specific work procedures, scientific/technical knowledge, and/or manual skill in task completion. Usually requires some analysis of situation or circumstances to identify and define issues before proceeding with work. Work may require some developed skills such as typing, composition, or equipment/machinery operation and is guided by standardized techniques.

Student Assistant 3:
Performs paraprofessional work requiring major academic training/course work of a professional nature. Work tends to be analytical in nature guided by principles and practices of the profession. May involve some interpretation of policies in the conduct of work. Work is usually directed or guided by objectives. Work may require knowledge of interrelated disciplines or professionals fields.

Student Assistant 4, 5, 6:
Performs professional work requiring major academic training/course work or prior professional experience. Students at this professional level are paid within a range.


Updated May 22, 2009