Salary for Employer Type: Government - State & Local

Updated: 6 Feb 2012
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Employer Type: Government - State & Local
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$0$22K$44K$66K
Police or Sheriff's Patrol Officer$46,462  
   
Fire Fighter$44,578  
High School Teacher$43,803  
Elementary School Teacher$41,240  
Administrative Assistant$31,842  
Registered Nurse (RN)$53,237  
Attorney / Lawyer$65,277  
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Country: United States | Currency: USD | Updated: 6 Feb 2012 | Individuals Reporting: 58,821
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Salary Range
U.S. Army$24,069 - $89,278
U.S. Navy$27,172 - $99,973
U.S. Air Force (USAF)$24,191 - $101,429
U.S. Postal Service (USPS)$40,315 - $81,765
Department of Veteran's Affairs$31,828 - $93,392
Gender
Female
49%
female alumni
  
Male
51%
male alumni
Salary:$34,221 - $60,909 $40,889 - $75,542
Years of Experience
Less than 1 year
5%
1-4 years
31%
5-9 years
23%
10-19 years
25%
20 years or more
17%

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