Average Entry-level Yearly Salaries

Source: Occupational Outlook Handbook, 1992-93 Edition
(Latest Edition Available)

Position                    Annual Salary 




Accountant & Auditors   $26,600                    



Actuaries                   $28,300                    



Computer Programmers        $34,000                    



Computer Systems Analysts   $38,700                    



Economists                  $25,200                    



Engineers                   $31,900                    



Employment Interviewers     $12,000-24,000             



Food Service and Lodging    $26,000                    



  Managers                                               



Lawyers                     $39,000                    



Licensed Practical Nurses   $18,096                    



Medical Assistants          $14,000                    



Medical Record Technicians  $19,600-22,462             



Occupational Therapists     $26,500                    



Operations Research         $30,000                    



  Analysts                                               



Paralegals                  $20,900                    



Physical Therapists         $28,473                    



Physicians                  $155,800*                  



Psychologists               $55,000=                    



Public Relations            $30,000*                   



Radiologic Technicians      $29,162*                   



Retail Buyers               $25,100*                   



Registered Nurses           $31,104*                   



Secretaries                 $24,100*                   



Social Workers              $23,000-36,000*            



Writers and Editors         $24,000                    

* Salary based on annual average

=Annual average for psychologists with doctoral degrees

Note: Salaries may vary depending upon factors such as geographic area, private versus government employment, etc.

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