Salary for Country: United States

Updated: 22 Jan 2012
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Sr. Software Engineer / Developer / Programmer$92,496  
   
Executive Assistant$47,000  
Project Manager, Construction$69,476  
General / Operations Manager$61,384  
Administrative Assistant$34,036  
Operations Manager$59,291  
Registered Nurse (RN)$55,366  
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Country: United States | Currency: USD | Updated: 22 Jan 2012 | Individuals Reporting: 675,608
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Key Statistics for United States Jobs

Popular Employers

Salary Range

J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. (JPMCC)$31,024 - $108,498
Bank of America Corp. (BOFA)$33,061 - $118,826
Hewlett-Packard Company$45,077 - $126,045
Boeing Company, The$52,592 - $127,459
International Business Machines (IBM) Corp.$50,209 - $138,794
Top Degrees

Salary Range

Bachelor's Degree$41,786 - $78,559
Master of Business Administration (MBA)$57,306 - $109,482
Associate's Degree$36,495 - $63,138
Doctorate (PhD)$62,167 - $115,018
Bachelor of Science (BS / BSc), Computer Science (CS)$57,534 - $97,674
Gender
Female
51%
female alumni
 
Male
49%
male alumni
Salary:$38,645 - $69,366 $48,543 - $92,986
Years of Experience
Less than 1 year
3%
1-4 years
32%
5-9 years
23%
10-19 years
26%
20 years or more
16%

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What is the average salary in the United States? As in other countries, salaries in the U.S. vary widely depending on industry, region, employment setting and other factors. Even when researching average salaries for a single profession, there is often a range of possible salaries. For instance, software engineers working for small firms may earn lower wages than similarly trained professionals employed at larger companies. Teaching positions at public schools in New York City are likely to pay higher salaries than school districts in smaller towns could afford. There are endless examples of how employment opportunities and salary rates for jobs may be different from one place to the next. Doing broad research on the national average salary for different jobs can only provide so much information; narrowing your search to focus on specific criteria will give you a better idea of what salaries to expect based on your job title, qualifications, location and more.

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Salaries in the United States

The report on Average Salary by Job Title provides a list of salaries for different careers within the United States. It also reveals good news for construction project managers and lawyers; those two job titles currently have the highest average salaries. If you don't see your job in the above list of job salaries, check the Job Description Index page to research both Job Descriptions and Salaries for many other careers. While some jobs require specific Education and Training, experience is a key factor in almost any profession. Measuring Average Salaries by Years of Experience, we can see that, in general, salaries tend to increase over time. Whether you're a nurse, lawyer, waiter or animal trainer, on-the-job experience will advance your career and lead to higher salaries. Wondering about salary rates for jobs in a specific area? Comparing average job wages by location produces some interesting, if not surprising, results. The chart on Average Salaries by State shows that New York and California are at the top of the list for high salaries. Similar data is found when comparing Job Salaries by City, with New York and Los Angeles offering some of the highest average salaries. Keep in mind that these higher salaries may simply reflect the higher cost of living for these cities. Use the PayScale Cost of Living Calculator to compare the Cost of Living and Average Salaries for different jobs in New York, Los Angeles and other U.S. cities.

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