<< <i> In 1800 a ordinary laborer earned a bit less than a dollar for a 12 hour day or, say $300 per year.
At the same time skilled workers made about $1.50 for the same hours or about $500 to $600 per year.
The mint engraver in 1800 made $1200 per year in 1800 and this was considered prestigious. The chief coiner was paid $300 more than the engraver, however.
Denga >>
I had to look it up. Congressmen made $6 per day for each day they actually showed up for work.
That would be almost $50 a year for many of these guys now days.
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In 1800 a ordinary laborer earned a bit less than a dollar for a 12 hour day or, say $300 per year.
At the same time skilled workers made about $1.50 for the same hours or about $500 to $600 per year.
The mint engraver in 1800 made $1200 per year in 1800 and this was considered prestigious. The chief coiner
was paid $300 more than the engraver, however.
Denga >>
I had to look it up. Congressmen made $6 per day for each day they actually showed up for work.
That would be almost $50 a year for many of these guys now days.