Compare Career Salaries
When deciding which career is right for you, looking at career salaries is an important part of the research process. They say money isn’t everything, but we all know that making money sure doesn’t hurt! When contemplating a career, you want to think about you goals and your responsibilities and make sure that the career you want will give you the career wages that you need.
It may not matter how passionate you are about something if the salary won’t pay your bills.That being said, if you ARE passionate about something, you can often find a way to make it work. Either way, research into career salaries should be one of the steps that you take on your journey. Read on to begin your salary comparison!
Business Career Salaries*
Business Management
The median annual salary for a Business Management Career is $84,440. The salary range for these positions is between $40,850 and $140,600. Your salary may depend on the industry that you become involved in, the geographical location of the business, and your skill level and experience.
Sales and Marketing
The median annual salary for Sales and Marketing Careers is $23,740. The salary range for these positions is between $14,910 and $70,000. Your salary may depend on the type of sales/marketing that you are involved in, the amount of experience that you have, and the commission or bonus structure of your organization. Many sales positions pay low annual salaries, but offer large bonuses and commissions.
Accounting
The median annual salary for Accounting Careers is $57,060. The salary range for these positions is between $35,570 and $98,220. Your salary may depend on your level of education, the amount of experience that you have, and the type of accounting that you specialize in.
Finance
The median annual salary for a Career in Finance is $67,660. The salary range for these positions is between $33,100 and $145,600. Your salary may depend on your level of education, the amount of experience that you have, and the caliber of your clientele.
Human Resources
The median annual salary for a Human Resources Career is $92,710. The salary range for these positions is between $54,250 and $145,600. Your salary may depend on your level of education, the amount of experience that you have, and the specific Human Resources duties that you fulfill.
Sports Management
The median annual salary for Sports Managers is $55,140. The salary range for these positions is between $25,420 and $145,600. Your salary may depend on your experience, your education level and the types of sports and athletes that you’re working with.
Criminal Justice Career Salaries*
Police Officer
The median annual salary for a Police Career is $49,630. The salary range for these positions is between $28,820 and $75,650. Your salary may depend on whether you work for a local, state, or federal institution. Your wages may also vary depending on what state you work in, your level of education, and your rank (Detective, Lieutenant, etc).
Forensic Science and Crime Scene Investigation
The median annual salary for Forensic Careers is $47,680. The salary range for these positions is between $29,170 and $76,440. Your salary may depend on whether you work for a local, state, or federal institution. Your wages may also vary depending on what state you work in, your level of education and the amount of experience you have.
Paralegal
The median annual salary for Paralegal Careers is $44,990. The salary range for these positions is between $28,360 and $71,480. Your salary may depend on what state you work in, your level of experience, and the type of lawyer that you work for.
Lawyer
The median annual salary for Law Careers is $106,120. The salary range for these positions is between $52,280 and $145,600. Your salary may depend on what state you work in, your level of experience, and the type of law that you practice.
Corrections Officer
The median annual salary for a Corrections Careers is $36,970. The salary range for these positions is between $24,820 and $62,240. Your salary may depend on whether you work for a local, state, or federal institution. Your wages may also vary depending on what state you work in.
Court Reporter
The median annual salary for Court Reporting Careers is $45,330. The salary range for these positions is between $23,810 and $80,030. Your salary may depend on whether you work for a local, state, or federal institution. Your wages may also vary depending on what state you work in.
Healthcare Career Salaries*
Nursing Careers
The median annual salary for Nursing Careers is $60,010. The salary range for these positions is between $42,020 and $87,310. Your salary may depend on the type of facility that you work in and if you hold an advanced practice license.
Medical Assistant
The median annual salary for Medical Assistant Careers is $27,430. The salary range for these positions is between $19,850 and $38,490. Your salary may depend on the type of facility that you work in and if you hold a certificate.
Medical Billing and Coding
The median annual salary for Medical Billing is $29,205. The salary range for these positions is between $19,060 and $45,260. Your salary may depend on the type of facility that you work in and if you hold a certificate.
Respiratory Therapy
The median annual salary for a Career in Respiratory Therapy is $47,420. The salary range for these positions is between $35,220 and $64,190. Your salary may depend on the state that you live in.
Ultrasound Technician
The median annual salary for an Ultrasound Tech is $48,170. The salary range for these positions is between $40,960 and $77,520. Your salary may depend on the state where you live and the type of setting where you work.
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* All information regarding career salaries was obtained from the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Information regarding career salaries is based on statistics from 2007.