Methodology Registry · CVF v1.2
Compensation Volatility Framework™
Tracks compensation movement, regional spread, and directional trend for core construction execution roles.
Version: v1.2Maturity: ValidatedValidation: Validated against BLS annual revisions; cross-checked with state wage surveys.
Purpose
Supply wage-side input to exposure and execution-risk frameworks; characterize compensation dynamics independent of market tier.
Research question
Is compensation for this role moving, and is this market above or below national norms?
Variables used
- National median wage (OEWS)
- Regional wage spread (state vs. national)
- Directional trend (YoY movement band)
- Role-family segmentation
Data sources
- BLS OEWS (May 2024 release)
- BLS QCEW employment context
Weighting methodology
Role-family medians with regional spread expressed as percentile distance from national benchmark.
Version history
| Version | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| v1.0 | 2025-Q1 | Initial role-family medians |
| v1.2 | 2026-Q2 | Added directional trend bands and regional spread visualization |
Related publications
Standing Brief
Compensation Intelligence Snapshot
National medians and regional spread for core construction execution roles — anchored to BLS OEWS.
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Compensation Volatility Framework™
Compensation movement, regional spread, and directional trend for core construction execution roles.
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