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Salary for People Employed by the Government

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Updated: 9 Jun 2013
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$0$23K$46K$69K
Administrative Assistant$34,372  
   
Registered Nurse (RN)$59,338  
Fire Fighter$44,332  
Civil Engineer$67,762  
Elementary School Teacher$41,281  
High School Teacher$44,255  
Police Officer$48,012  
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Country: United States | Currency: USD | Updated: 9 Jun 2013 | Individuals Reporting: 66,932
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Key Statistics for People Employed by the Government Salaries and Jobs

Popular Employers

Salary Range

U.S. Army$28,885 - $103,364
U.S. Air Force (USAF)$30,247 - $109,437
U.S. Navy$29,195 - $121,155
Department of Veteran's Affairs$36,134 - $114,916
U.S. Department of Defense$39,265 - $129,056
Top Degrees

Salary Range

Female
46%
female alumni
 
Male
54%
male alumni
Salary:$36,782 - $67,120 $45,107 - $84,634
Years of Experience
Less than 1 year
4%
1-4 years
28%
5-9 years
23%
10-19 years
26%
20 years or more
19%
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