So you've graduated and entering the world of employment. If you have a science or tech degree then you're in luck. Entry level jobs coming from those with a tech or engineering background actually make the most money.
Hay Group, a division of Korn Ferry, created a list of average starting salaries of entry level jobs in United States. In the list, software development and engineering jobs start over $62,000 and gets higher depending on the location. According to Business News Daily, the study has collected and analyzed salaries of over 145,000 entry level positions coming from over 700 organizations in the United States. The group was able to zone in on 25 jobs in order for newly fresh graduates to know what they can expect when entering the labor market for the first time. When broken down by location, all of the average salaries were higher in San Francisco, New York City, Los Angeles and Chicago.
Strong and competitive salaries are important when it comes to recruiting and employing great workers. Check out the list below and find out how much your future job pays. Note that it also depends on the location and the contract discussed when it comes to the organization.
Here are the average starting salaries for the 25 jobs coming from different industries:
Engineer: $62,174
Software developer: $62,093
Actuary: $57,600
Scientist/researcher: $56,872
Environmental professional: $56,236
Insurance underwriter: $55,152
Registered nurse: $55,099
System's administrator: $52,200
Paralegal: $51,511
Wireless consultant: $50,116
E-commerce analyst: $50,000
Human resources administrator: $48,578
Merchandise planning associate: $46,873
Product development specialist: $46,575
Event coordinator: $46,212
Public relations assistant: $45,619
Pharmacy benefits program coordinator: $45,506
Buyer: $44,477
Graphic designer: $43,855
Accountant: $43,294
Health education instructor: $42,994
Call center specialist: $39,998
Claims examiner: $35,987
Category assistant: $35,782
Customer service representative: $31,958
Does the average salary entice you more?
