U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Updated quarterly
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Salary ranges at a glance
Where 80% of workers in each role fall
Registered Nurse
$66K$94K$135K
Teacher
$46K$62K$102K
Retail Worker
$26K$35K$48K
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Education
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
$46K$62K$102K
Transportation
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
$31K$39K$53K
Healthcare
Registered Nurses
$66K$94K$135K
Sales
Retail Salespersons
$26K$35K$48K
Food Service
Fast Food and Counter Workers
$23K$30K$39K
Office & Admin
Office Clerks, General
$29K$44K$64K
Management
Chief Executives
$74K$206K$310K
Healthcare
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
$48K$62K$81K
Healthcare Support
Home Health and Personal Care Aides
$26K$35K$44K
Healthcare Support
Nursing Assistants
$31K$40K$50K
Office & Admin
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
$35K$49K$73K
Office & Admin
Customer Service Representatives
$31K$43K$63K
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