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The information gathered indicates that your salary is related to the amount of education you obtain. The more training or education you receive, your chances of getting paid more increase substantially. Remember that these figures are only averages and do not guarantee a high salary. Its up to you to get that great job after completing your training.
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Degree or Certificate |
Pay Scale Graph |
Yearly |
Monthly |
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Doctorate
(PhD) |
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$70,500.00 |
$5,875.00 |
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Masters
Degree (M.A.) |
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$55,300.00 |
$4,608.33 |
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Bachelor's
Degree (B.A. or B.S.) |
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$35,100.00 |
$2,925.00 |
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Associate
Degree (A.A.) |
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$23,400.00 |
$1,950.00 |
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Truck
Driver (4 weeks certificate) |
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$21,000.00 |
$1,750.00 |
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LVN (18
months certificate) |
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$32,795.00 |
$2,732.92 |
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Office/Clerical
(13 weeks certificate) |
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$20,148.00 |
$1,679.00 |
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C.N.A. (7
weeks certificate) |
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$18,566.00 |
$1,547.17 |
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Some
College, no Degree |
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$17,760.00 |
$1,480.00 |
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High
School Graduate |
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$16,200.00 |
$1,350.00 |
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High
School Dropout |
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$13,920.00 |
$1,160.00 |
MONTHLY BILLS
How you spend and budget your money says a great deal about you and your ability to plan. Where do you want to live? What will you be doing? How much will you need to earn? Imagine that you are 18-23 years old and about to live on your own. Develop a budget for yourself. Make a list of types of things you do and would like to do.
FOOD AND HOUSING (You may want a roommate to
help share the costs):
Rent Depends on family size. Average cost of a 1-2
bedroom apartment is $700 ________
Phone/Utilities/Cable this varies with the
season, apartment size, appliances,
$200 per month is average.
________
Food Check supermarket ads to figure your food
budget. Remember
to include lunches at work. Food can range from $200 to $500 ________
TRANSPORTATION: Youll have lots of choices and price ranges bicycle,
bus, carpool, new or used car.
(Remember maintenance, gas and repairs.)
Depending on your choice, the cost can be
$300 to $500.
... ________
CLOTHING: This depends on your style, talents and the climate.
Do you sew?
Look for sales? Splurge? Remember shoes and jackets.
Start with $100 plus a month.
________
ENTERTAINMENT: Youre probably familiar with the price of movies
and concerts; museums, CDs, and parties can
be cheap or free. Allow at least
$100 ________
OTHER ITEMS: Cosmetics, gifts, haircuts, cleaning and laundry ________
TOTAL _______