Am I the only one who refuses to look at a job that doesn't include a wage range in the description?

I think not all companies want to put it out there for non-nefarious reasons. Small employers in particular don’t have a lot of good market data / comp leveling info or internal comparisons so it all depends on the employer.

It is not always that black and white. Sometimes HR can make mistakes in posting the job and leave it out by mistake. Or it can be intentional because they want people who are really passionate about the work which cuts time during the "weeding out" process.

The candidate should take the time to research the company of interest. If it is a reputable company, take it a step further and look at linked in profiles of people that work there. Look at their career progression. If you see people in roles that interest you and they have been there consistently for 5+ years, that should be a positive sign that it may be a good place to work and perhaps someone in HR goofed up somewhere. Don't be afraid to network with them. Your demonstrated interest might result in them putting in a good word in for you for an interview.

So I would not totally negate a company for that. There are many other factors that should be considered:

-Are they a reputable company in the field of interest?

-Is it a small/medium/large sized company? This will play a role in how robust health benefits coverage will be.

-What is their presence like on online platforms? Is it appealing, welcoming or are they secretive?

I get it, applying can be a numbers game so it is very frustration. If the job roles & responsibilities do not jump at you and peak your interest, move on. But if it does, do the research.