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Salary for People Employed by the Government

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Updated: 20 May 2013
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$0$23K$46K$69K
Administrative Assistant$34,300  
   
Registered Nurse (RN)$59,381  
Fire Fighter$44,319  
Civil Engineer$67,676  
Elementary School Teacher$41,354  
High School Teacher$44,255  
Police or Sheriff's Patrol Officer$45,439  
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Country: United States | Currency: USD | Updated: 20 May 2013 | Individuals Reporting: 68,084
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Key Statistics for People Employed by the Government Salaries and Jobs

Popular Employers

Salary Range

U.S. Army$28,672 - $103,386
U.S. Air Force (USAF)$30,118 - $108,622
U.S. Navy$29,247 - $120,694
Department of Veteran's Affairs$35,764 - $115,212
U.S. Department of Defense$39,028 - $127,943
Top Degrees

Salary Range

Female
45%
female alumni
 
Male
55%
male alumni
Salary:$36,653 - $66,895 $44,917 - $84,457
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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