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MedianMidpoint salary across all experience levels
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Growth10-year job outlook from Bureau of Labor Statistics

Nursing

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CareerEntry SalaryMedian SalarySenior SalaryJob Growth
Registered Nurse$59,450$81,220$120,680+6%
Nurse Practitioner$91,210$124,680$167,070+45%
Nurse Anesthetist$154,540$203,090$239,200+40%

Education

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CareerEntry SalaryMedian SalarySenior SalaryJob Growth
Elementary Teacher$43,270$61,620$95,000+4%
High School Teacher$44,080$62,360$99,660+1%
School Principal$70,150$98,420$144,590+5%

Computer Science

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CareerEntry SalaryMedian SalarySenior SalaryJob Growth
Software Developer$78,580$124,200$168,570+25%
Data Scientist$67,540$108,020$167,040+36%
Cybersecurity Analyst$72,820$112,000$165,920+32%

Business

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CareerEntry SalaryMedian SalarySenior SalaryJob Growth
Financial Analyst$60,840$95,080$166,560+8%
Marketing Manager$78,540$133,380$208,000+6%
Human Resources Manager$82,750$130,000$208,000+5%

Psychology

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CareerEntry SalaryMedian SalarySenior SalaryJob Growth
Psychologist$52,590$85,330$137,590+6%
School Counselor$40,390$60,510$98,580+5%
Social Worker$38,280$58,380$87,210+7%

Engineering

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CareerEntry SalaryMedian SalarySenior SalaryJob Growth
Civil Engineer$60,850$95,890$149,620+5%
Mechanical Engineer$64,850$99,510$152,320+10%
Electrical Engineer$64,870$101,780$159,080+9%

Pre-Med

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CareerEntry SalaryMedian SalarySenior SalaryJob Growth
Physician (General)$142,890$229,300$300,000++3%
Physician Assistant$92,800$126,010$162,470+28%
Physical Therapist$72,680$99,710$129,080+15%

Pre-Law

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CareerEntry SalaryMedian SalarySenior SalaryJob Growth
Lawyer$61,400$135,740$208,000++8%
Paralegal$38,020$59,200$95,810+4%
Judge$55,890$141,080$208,000++2%

Social Work

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CareerEntry SalaryMedian SalarySenior SalaryJob Growth
Social Worker$38,280$58,380$87,210+7%
Substance Abuse Counselor$32,470$49,710$79,640+18%
Child Welfare Specialist$36,110$54,590$82,340+9%

Journalism

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CareerEntry SalaryMedian SalarySenior SalaryJob Growth
Reporter$30,490$55,960$112,900-3%
Public Relations Specialist$40,080$67,440$120,000+6%
Technical Writer$50,280$79,960$124,690+4%

Data sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) 2024. Salaries vary by location, employer, and experience.

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